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Holding an Australian visa not only provides opportunities to live, study, and work in the land Down Under but also opens doors to explore many other countries through visa exemption policies. This article provides comprehensive information on the question, “Which countries can you visit visa-free with an Australian visa?” to help you plan your travel and business trips efficiently.
Once you have an Australian visa—whether it’s a tourist visa, work visa, student visa, or permanent residency—you can leverage it to travel to many other countries without applying for a separate visa or with a simplified visa process. This offers several advantages:
Saves time and visa application costs
Reduces paperwork and administrative procedures
Increases the chances of approval when applying for visas to other countries
Provides flexibility in planning short-term trips
However, it is important to note that visa exemption policies change frequently and may vary depending on the type of Australian visa you hold, your original nationality, and the purpose of your trip.
Visa exemption policies depend on the type of Australian visa you hold
New Zealand is the first country on the list of visa-free destinations for Australian visa holders. Under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, Australian citizens and permanent residents are allowed to enter and stay in New Zealand without a visa.
Eligibility:
Australian citizens: No visa required, allowed to stay indefinitely
Australian permanent residents: No visa required, allowed to stay for up to 3 months
Holders of a temporary Australian visa: Must check specific requirements based on their original nationality
Singapore offers visa exemption for Australian visa holders under the Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) policy.
Eligibility:
Applies to holders of a valid Australian visa, including tourist, work, and student visas
Maximum stay of 96 hours (4 days)
Must have a confirmed onward flight ticket showing departure from Singapore within 96 hours
Not applicable to all nationalities—check with the Singapore Embassy
Singapore applies a visa exemption policy for holders of a valid Australian visa
Indonesia allows holders of a valid Australian visa to enter visa-free for tourism purposes.
Eligibility:
Maximum stay of 30 days
Cannot extend or change to another visa type
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
Must have a return ticket or onward travel ticket to another country
Mexico offers visa exemption to holders of a valid Australian, US, Canadian, Japanese, or Schengen visa.
Eligibility:
Maximum stay of 180 days
Permitted for tourism, business, or transit purposes
Australian visa must remain valid throughout the stay in Mexico
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
Mexico applies a visa exemption policy for holders of a valid Australian visa
Since 2023, Thailand has extended its visa exemption policy to holders of a valid Australian visa.
Eligibility:
Maximum stay of 30 days
Applies to multiple-entry Australian visas or permanent residents
Tourism purposes only
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
Must provide proof of sufficient funds for the trip (minimum 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family)
South Korea offers a special transit visa exemption for holders of Australian, US, Canadian, and some other countries’ visas.
Eligibility:
Maximum stay of 30 days (for Australian residents)
For tourism or business purposes
Australian visa must be valid
Must have a confirmed flight departing South Korea
Applies to entry via Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae, or Jeju International Airports
The Philippines grants visa-free entry to holders of a valid Australian, US, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen, or UK visa.
Eligibility:
Maximum stay of 7 days
For transit to a third country
Australian visa must be valid for at least 6 months
Must have a confirmed onward ticket departing the Philippines within 7 days
Panama allows short-term visa exemption for holders of an Australian visa under certain conditions.
Eligibility:
Maximum stay of 30 days, with possible extension of 30 days
Australian visa must be valid for at least 6 months
Must have a return or onward ticket
Must demonstrate sufficient funds (minimum 500 USD)
Costa Rica allows visa-free entry for holders of a valid Australian, US, Canadian, or Schengen visa.
Costa Rica allows holders of a valid Australian visa
Conditions:
Maximum stay of 30 days (extendable)
Australian visa must be valid for the entire stay
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
Must have a return ticket or onward ticket to another country within 30 days
The Cayman Islands (a British overseas territory) allow holders of an Australian, US, Canadian, or UK visa to enter without a separate visa.
Conditions:
Maximum stay of 30 days
Must have a return or onward ticket
Australian visa must be valid
Proof of accommodation during the stay
Similarly, the Turks and Caicos Islands (a British overseas territory) waive visa requirements for holders of a valid Australian visa.
Conditions:
Maximum stay of 90 days
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
Must have a return or onward ticket
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Colombia applies a visa exemption for holders of an Australian, US, and certain other countries’ visas for a limited stay.
Conditions:
Maximum stay of 90 days (extendable by another 90 days)
Australian visa must be valid
Purpose: tourism or business
Must have a return or onward ticket
Georgia allows holders of an Australian, US, UK, Canadian, New Zealand, and certain other visas to enter without a visa.
Conditions:
Maximum stay of 1 year
Australian visa must be valid
Purpose: tourism, business, or visiting family
Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay
Bermuda (a British overseas territory) waives visa requirements for holders of Australian, US, Canadian, and UK visas.
Conditions:
Maximum stay of 90 days
Australian visa must be valid
Must have a return or onward ticket
Proof of accommodation during the stay
Besides the countries listed above, some other nations also offer visa exemptions or visa-on-arrival for holders of an Australian visa:
Owning an Australian visa opens up opportunities to travel to many other countries
Albania: visa-free for up to 90 days
Anguilla: visa-free for up to 90 days
Antigua and Barbuda: visa-free for up to 30 days
Belize: visa-free for up to 30 days
Bolivia: visa on arrival
Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba: visa-free for up to 90 days
Dominican Republic: visa on arrival
Guatemala: visa-free for up to 90 days
Honduras: visa-free for up to 90 days
Jamaica: visa-free for up to 30 days
Macao: visa-free for up to 30 days
Montenegro: visa-free for up to 30 days
Nicaragua: visa on arrival
Peru: visa-free for up to 180 days
Taiwan: visa-free for up to 30 days (conditionally applied)
Having an Australian visa provides the chance to travel to many countries through visa exemption policies. However, it is important to stay updated on the latest visa regulations of each country before planning your trip. Visa-free conditions may vary depending on the type of Australian visa you hold, your original nationality, and the purpose of your travel.
If you are planning to settle in Australia or want to learn more about the Australian visa process and its benefits, contact the experts at Quoc Tich Thu Hai for detailed advice and support throughout your application process.
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