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Australia visa requirements for Germany citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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eTA required
Germany citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for Australia.
Entry details
Holders of a Germany passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting Australia. The Germany passport currently ranks #6 among the world's top 100 with 165 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Australia citizens travelling to Germany — visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the eTA
🏛️ Official government option
Official Australian ETA (Home Affairs) · fee: AUD 20. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Germany → Australia
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