Australia ranks as one of the best countries to live in the world by international comparisons of wealth, education, health and quality of life. The sixth-largest country by land mass, its population is comparatively small with most people living around the eastern and south-eastern coastlines.Tourism in Australia is an important component of the Australian economy. In the financial year 2014/15, tourism represented 3.0% of Australia's GDP contributing A$47.5 billion to the national economy. Domestic tourism is a significant part of the tourism industry, representing 73% of the total direct tourism GDP.Australia is world famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, its beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". Australia is one of the world's most highly urbanised countries; it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Travel and Visa Requirements for Australians
Visa required and visa free countries listed
SCROLL DOWNTop Countries visited by Australians
Travel to countries frequently visited by Australians
Visa free countries for Australian passport holders
See a list of the countries you can travel to with a Australian passport without needing a visa
Countries that require a visa for Australians
See a list of countries you need a visa to travel to as a Australian passport holder
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General Visa Requirement & Things to know before you travel
See a general list of visa requirements before travelling to a new country
Valid travel passport.
Visa application form.
Visa fee.
Evidence of permission to be in that country.
Photocopy of passport data page.
Financial proof, original bank statement.
Letter of invitations.
Schengen visa for Australians
See our top pick of Schengen countries visited by Australians