Where Can Australians Travel Visa-Free? A Complete list

Australian Passport ranks number 8 as the strongest passport in the world. Australian citizens have the best living standards in the world therefore it is quite difficult to become an Australian citizen. But once you become an Australian citizen you can visit multiple countries without a visa. In this article I'll list down all the countries you can visit without a visa while our Australian passport is valid.

Australian Passport Visa Free Countries

There are a total of 189 Australian passport visa free countries. Here is a complete list of these countries.

1. Andorra
2. United Arab Emirates
3. Antigua and Barbuda
4. Anguilla
5. Albania
6. Armenia
7. Angola
8. Argentina
9. American Samoa
10. Austria
11. Aruba
12. Bosnia and Herzegovina
13. Barbados
14. Bangladesh
15. Belgium
16. Burkina Faso
17. Bulgaria
18. Bahrain
19. Burundi
20. Bermuda
21. Brunei Darussalam
22. Bolivia
23. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
24. Bahamas
25. Botswana
26. Belarus
27. Belize
28. Brazil
29. Canada
30. Switzerland
31. Cook Islands
32. Colombia
33. Costa Rica
34. Cabo Verde
35. Curacao
36. Cyprus
37. Czechia
38. China
39. Germany
40. Djibouti
41. Denmark
42. Dominica
43. Dominican Republic
44. Ecuador
45. Estonia
46. Egypt
47. Spain
48. Ethiopia
49. Finland
50. Fiji
51. Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
52. Micronesia (Federated States of)
53. Faroe Islands
54. France
55. Gabon
56. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
57. Grenada
58. Georgia
59. French Guiana
60. Gibraltar
61. Greenland
62. Gambia
63. Greece
64. Guatemala
65. Guam
66. Guinea-Bissau
67. Guyana
68. Hong Kong
69. Honduras
70. Croatia
71. Haiti
72. Hungary
73. Indonesia
74. Ireland
75. Israel
76. Iraq
77. Iran (Islamic Republic of)
78. Iceland
79. Italy
80. Jamaica
81. Jordan
82. Japan
83. Kenya
84. Kyrgyzstan
85. Cambodia
86. Kiribati
87. Comoros
88. Saint Kitts and Nevis
89. Korea,
90. Kuwait
91. Cayman Islands
92. Kazakhstan
93. Lao People's Democratic Republic
94. Lebanon
95. Saint Lucia
96. Liechtenstein
97. Sri Lanka
98. Lesotho
99. Lithuania
100. Luxembourg
101. Latvia
102. Morocco
103. Monaco
104. Moldova
105. Montenegro
106. Saint Martin (French part)
107. Madagascar
108. Marshall Islands
109. North Macedonia
110. Myanmar
111. Mongolia
112. Macao
113. Northern Mariana Islands
114. Mauritania
115. Montserrat
116. Malta
117. Mauritius
118. Maldives
119. Malawi
120. Mexico
121. Malaysia
122. Mozambique
123. Namibia
124. New Caledonia
125. Nicaragua
126. Netherlands
127. Norway
128. Nepal
129. Niue
130. New Zealand
131. Oman
132. Panama
133. Peru
134. French Polynesia
135. Philippines
136. Pakistan
137. Poland
138. Puerto Rico
139. Palestine
140. Portugal
141. Palau
142. Paraguay
143. Qatar
144. Réunion
145. Romania
146. Serbia
147. Rwanda
148. Saudi Arabia
149. Solomon Islands
150. Seychelles
151. Sweden
152. Singapore
153. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
154. Slovenia
155. Slovakia
156. Sierra Leone
157. San Marino
158. Senegal
159. Somalia
160. Suriname
161. El Salvador
162. Eswatini
163. Turks and Caicos Islands
164. Togo
165. Thailand
166. Tajikistan
167. Timor-Leste
168. Tunisia
169. Tonga
170. Türkiye
171. Trinidad and Tobago
172. Tuvalu
173. Taiwan, Province of China
174. Tanzania
175. Ukraine
176. United States of America
177. Uruguay
178. Uzbekistan
179. Holy See
180. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
181. Venezuela
182. Virgin Islands (British)
183. Virgin Islands (U.S.)
184. Vanuatu
185. Samoa
186. Mayotte
187. South Africa
188. Zambia
189. Zimbabwe

Limitations For PR Holders

Australian passport holders enjoy the privilege of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 189 countries, making it one of the most powerful passports in the world. This extensive travel freedom is exclusive to Australian citizens who hold a valid Australian passport. Permanent residents (PR holders), however, do not share this benefit. While PR holders have the right to live and work in Australia indefinitely, their travel privileges are more limited compared to citizens.

The distinction lies in the fact that many countries grant visa-free entry based on citizenship rather than residency status. Therefore, Australian citizens can travel more freely, enjoying easier access to a wide range of destinations without the need for prior visa arrangements. This advantage simplifies international travel, whether for tourism, business, or other purposes.

For PR holders, travel requirements vary depending on the destination country’s policies. They may need to apply for visas in advance, which can involve additional paperwork, time, and costs. Understanding this difference is crucial for planning international trips and ensuring compliance with entry requirements. In summary, while Australian PR status offers many benefits within Australia, the extensive global mobility is a unique advantage reserved for Australian citizens.

Conclusion

So, there you have it- a comprehensive guide to various Australian passport visa free countries. You have a complete list in front of you. However, if you are a permanent resident of Australia, you cannot enjoy these benefits.

But if you are an Australian Citizen and looking for your next destination this is the perfect time to travel. You can visit any of the above countries without worrying about a visa.