Do Australians need a Schengen visa?

Australian citizens and residents with passport nationality form an ETIAS eligible country do not need a Schengen visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period when travelling for tourism, business, or family visits. 

However, Australian residents with passport nationality from a country that is not eligible for ETIAS must apply for a Schengen visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period when travelling for tourism, business, or family visits.  

Generally, all Australians intending to stay in Europe beyond these permitted short-term stay periods, or for purposes such as work or study will need to apply for a national visa (Type D) from the specific country where they plan to stay.

As entry and visa requirements for Europe and the Schengen Area may change over time, it is your responsibility to verify entry and visa requirements with the official government authorities including the European Commission and the embassy or consulate of the European country you plan to visit.