Do I need a visa for the UK from Australia?

Australians travelling to the UK for up to 6 months as a tourist or to transit will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) or a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Australians planning to stay in the UK for longer than 6 months for reasons other than tourism, will need to obtain the relevant UK visa before they travel.  

From the 25th of February 2026, travellers who successfully apply for a visa to the UK will be issued with an eVisa. Keep in mind, you may not need an eVisa (or visa generally) if you are visiting the UK with an electronic travel authorisation (ETA), or if you are a dual citizen required to use your British or Irish passport to enter the UK. 

From the 25th of February 2026, Australian-British or Australian-Irish dual citizens must enter the UK on their British or Irish passport, or through a certificate of entitlement in another valid passport. These dual citizens cannot enter the UK with an ETA or other visa. 

As entry and visa requirements for the United Kingdom may change over time, it is your responsibility to verify entry and visa requirements with the official government authorities including the UK’s Visa and Immigration (UKVI), the British High Commission Canberra or your local British Consulate.