ExploEntry rules · Portugal → Australia
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Not a full visa, but yes to an authorisation. Portuguese citizens need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Australia, applied for online before departure.
- Entry rule
- eTA
- Allowed stay
- Set by the permit
- Portuguese passport
- 18th of 197 · 125 visa-free
Before you go
- An eTA is a quick online authorisation linked to your passport. It is not a full visa, but you must have it before you fly.
- Apply on the official government site only. Look-alike sites charge extra and some are scams.
- Approval is often fast but can take longer, so do not leave it to the last minute.
- Keep your approval number or a copy. Airlines check it at check-in.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($, AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Drives on the
- left
- Power plugs
- Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz
More: Australia travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
Right now in Canberra
Next public holidays
Best time to visit Australia
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- J
- J
- A
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Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Mild spring and autumn.
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Questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Not a full visa, but yes to an authorisation. Portuguese citizens need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Australia, applied for online before departure.
How long can Portuguese citizens stay in Australia?
The length of stay is set by the authorisation you receive, so check it when you apply. It is commonly 30 to 90 days for tourism, but it varies by country and permit type.
How do I apply for the Australia eTA?
Apply online on the official government site, pay the fee and wait for the approval, which is linked to your passport. Do this before you fly, and keep the approval number.
How long must my passport be valid for Australia?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.