All the countries Australian citizens need a visa to travel to in 2026

In case you missed it, the price of the Australian passport – the world’s most expensive – was increased yet again on January 1. At $422 a pop, it’s fair to say you’ll want to make it worth every cent. Lucky for us, Aussie citizens hold one of the most powerful passports on the planet, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 182 incredible destinations worldwide. But if you’re hoping to venture further off the beaten path, a bit of planning might be in order, as some countries enforce strict visa requirements for Australian travellers. 

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, as of January 2026, Aussie passport holders need a valid visa to enter 17 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, like Afghanistan, North Korea and Sudan. These visas must be secured from your destination’s relevant consulate or embassy before touching down.

A further 27 countries require Australian citizens to apply for a simple eVisa online before travelling, including Brazil, India, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. Meanwhile, there are 39 countries where Australian passport holders must apply for a visa on arrival, generally requiring you to fill in a form in a designated area at the airport after you land. Popular spots where Aussies must be granted an eVisa before entering include Cambodia, Indonesia, the Maldives and Tanzania. You can check out the full list of countries requiring visas for Aussies below. 

Which countries do Australians need visas for? 

1. Afghanistan
2. Algeria
3. Brazil
4. Central African Republic
5. Chad
6. Congo (Rep.)
7. Eritrea
8. Ghana
9. Libya
10. Mali
11. Nauru
12. Niger
13. North Korea
14. Russian Federation
15. Sudan
16. Turkmenistan
17. Yemen

Which countries do Australians need eVisas for? 

1. Azerbaijan
2. Benin
3. Bhutan
4. Brazil
5. Burkina Faso
6. Cameroon
7. Congo (Dem. Rep.)
8. Côte d'Ivoire
9. Cuba
10. Equatorial Guinea
11. Gabon
12. Guinea
13. India
14. Iraq
15. Liberia
16. Malawi
17. Mauritania
18. Myanmar
19. Nigeria 
20. Pakistan
21. Papua New Guinea
22. São Tomé and Príncipe
23. Somalia
24. Syria
25. Togo
26. Uganda
27. Vietnam

Which countries issue Australians visas upon arrival? 

1. Bahrain
2. Bangladesh
3. Brunei
4. Burundi
5. Cambodia
6. Cape Verde Islands
7. Comoro Islands
8. Djibouti
9. Egypt
10. Ethiopia
11. Guinea-Bissau
12. Indonesia
13. Iran
14. Jordan
15. Kuwait
16. Laos
17. Lebanon
18. Madagascar
19. Maldives
20. Marshall Islands
21. Mozambique
22. Namibia
23. Nepal
24. Niue
25. Palau Islands
26. Paraguay
27. Qatar
28. Samoa
29. Saudi Arabia
30. Sierra Leone
31. Solomon Islands
32. Tanzania
33. Timor-Leste
34. Tonga
35. Trinidad and Tobago
36. Turkey
37. Tuvalu
38. United Arab Emirates
39. Zimbabwe

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