🇦🇺Australia Visa
For Turkish travelers on an ordinary (burgundy) passport, Australia isn't visa-free, but it's far simpler than a consulate run: before flying to Sydney or anywhere else on the continent, you just apply online for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). No queues, and you get to stay up to 90 days.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
Turkish ordinary passport holders must apply for eVisa (ETA - Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601) to go to Australia. Apply online, processing time is usually 24-72 hours. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Fee: 20 AUD.
Official application →Special (Green)
Special (green) passport holders must also apply for ETA. Online transaction, 20 AUD fee.
Official application →Service (Grey)
Service passport holders must apply for an ETA.
Official application →Diplomatic (Black)
Visa-free entry for up to 90 days with a diplomatic passport.
Cities to Visit in Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I enter Australia visa-free on an ordinary passport?
No, there's no visa-free entry. But you don't need a traditional visa either: ordinary passport holders apply online for an ETA before traveling and can stay up to 90 days with it. Diplomatic passport holders, on the other hand, enter without a visa.
How do I get the ETA?
Entirely online. You apply through Australia's official application page, enter your passport details, and usually receive the authorization electronically. Keep in mind that processing times can shift with demand, so it's worth confirming the current requirements on the official source before you travel.
How long can I stay in Australia with an ETA?
Up to 90 days per entry. Whether you spend a couple of weeks in Sydney or plan to cross the whole continent, your single-stay limit is 90 days. Details like the authorization's validity period and whether it allows multiple entries are shown on the official page when you apply.
Is it different with a special or service passport?
Holders of special (green) and service (grey) passports follow the same route as ordinary passports: an ETA and up to 90 days. The real exception is the diplomatic passport, which gets visa-free entry to Australia.