Visa status
e-Visa / ETA required
Australia: ETA (subclass 601) required for US passport holders — issued online, valid 12 months, 90 days per visit.
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Visa Requirements for Sydney
Australia: ETA (subclass 601) required for US passport holders — issued online, valid 12 months, 90 days per visit.
e-Visa / ETA requiredUp to 90 daysLast verified 2026-04-21
Maximum stay
90 days
per visit, within 12-month ETA validity
Passport validity
Valid through stay
Required at time of entry. Renew well ahead of peak season — US passport processing is 6-8 weeks.
Health
CDC Level 1
No vaccinations legally required for entry from the US.
View current CDC travel notices →Local essentials (cached)
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- AUD (A$)
- Calling code
- +61
- Languages
- English
- Voltage
- 230V 50Hz
- Plug type
- Type I
Nearest US Embassy
Moonah Place, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra, Australia
Emergency: +61-2-6214-5600
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) →Apply / Learn more
Always use the official government site — never pay a third party for a visa that is free to apply for directly.
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