Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
In most cases, Australian tourists don't need a visa for visits under 90 days — but Australia advises Do Not Travel.
No visa application needed for Australian passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Recommended on health grounds.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Smartraveller says that in most cases Australians don't need a visa for tourist visits of less than 90 days. This isn't guaranteed for every visitor — check with SAIME (Venezuela's immigration authority) before travel. Your passport should be valid for 6 months after your planned departure, and you need a return or onward ticket. Australia's Do Not Travel advice is a safety warning, not an entry ban.
For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Australian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only — other purposes need checking separately |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Tourist visits of less than 90 days (in most cases) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months after your planned departure |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes — return or onward ticket |
| Arrival form | Likely, details provided by airline or upon arrival |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
Yes, Australian citizens need an eVisa for Brazil for tourism or short business trips starting from April 10, 2025.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist or business trips to Argentina.
Read the dossierNo, Australian citizens do not need a visa for short tourism or business trips to Chile.
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