Norway passport → Australia

Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Australia?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)90 days

Norwegian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Australia for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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Australia at a glance

Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +61
Region: Australia and New Zealand

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Panoramic view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Australia for other passports

NorwayeTA90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Norwegian passport holders

New ZealandeTA90 days

Common questions

Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Australia?

Norwegian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Australia for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can Norwegian citizens stay in Australia?

Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Norwegian citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Norwegian citizens visit without a visa?

158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Norway passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.