Visa requirements

Do French citizens need a visa for Australia?

Travel authorisation (eTA) required
eTA required · Instant (via app)

French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Australia for up to Instant (via app). It's not a full visa — you apply online in minutes.

Max stay
Instant (via app)
Fee
AUD $20
Processing
3 months per visit
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for AUD $20
Apply for Australian ETA
Verify with the official source

Visa rules change often. Always confirm the current requirements on Australia's own government visa authority before you book.

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French visa requirements elsewhere
French → Japan French → Thailand French → France French → Italy French → Spain French → Turkey French → Indonesia French → Mexico French → Portugal French → Greece
Who needs a visa for Australia?
American citizens Canadian citizens British citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official Australia embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.