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Australia for Canadian citizens

Yes. Canadian citizens need the ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601), which costs A$20 service charge, to visit Australia. Apply only in the official Australian ETA app. It's valid for 12 months and lets you stay up to 3 months each visit, for tourism or business visitor activities. Canadian citizens also need: Incoming Passenger Card.

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Checked against official sources 3 October 2026

Everything Canadian citizens need

  • RequiredA$20 service charge

    ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601)

    Before you fly. Apply early.

    Apply only in the official Australian ETA app. It's valid for 12 months and lets you stay up to 3 months each visit, for tourism or business visitor activities.

    Timing, children and what you need ETA subclass 601 (Department of Home Affairs)
  • RequiredFree

    Incoming Passenger Card

    On the plane, or up to 72 hours before departure for invited Qantas passengers

    Most passengers arriving in Australia declare customs, biosecurity and health details on this card. A parent or guardian can complete it for a child. A digital version, the Australia Travel Declaration, is being trialled on Qantas flights.

    Timing, children and what you need Incoming Passenger Card (Australian Border Force)
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    Biosecurity

    When you land

    Australia has strict biosecurity rules. Declare all food, plant material and animal products, or put them in the amnesty bins at the airport. Penalties apply for undeclared items.

Questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Australia?

Yes. Canadian citizens need the ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601), which costs A$20 service charge, to visit Australia. Apply only in the official Australian ETA app. It's valid for 12 months and lets you stay up to 3 months each visit, for tourism or business visitor activities.

What forms do Canadian citizens need for Australia?

ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601) (A$20 service charge): Before you fly. Apply early. Incoming Passenger Card (Free): On the plane, or up to 72 hours before departure for invited Qantas passengers.

How much does it cost Canadian citizens to enter Australia?

ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601): A$20 per person. Everything else is free. You pay each government directly on its official site.

Do children need them too?

Each traveller needs their own ETA.

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