199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,260 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Check requirements

Travel & visa news · updated daily

Flag of Australia Australia travel & visa news

Visa rules, e-Visas, entry requirements and border news about Australia — summarised for travellers and checked every day.

Stories
53
Latest
14 Oct
Kenya entry rules: who must buy the US$48 travel health insurance policy
Flag of KenyaKenyaEntry rules

Kenya entry rules: who must buy the US$48 travel health insurance policy

Since 5 October 2026, most non-Kenyan visitors staying under 12 months must hold a specific Kenyan travel health insurance policy to enter the country. It costs US$48 for an adult and foreign policies are not accepted.

14 Oct

Top stories

Australia Opens Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa Applications
Flag of AustraliaAustraliaVisas

Australia Opens Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa Applications

14 Oct
Australia Opens Work and Holiday Visa for 23 Countries Including San Marino
Flag of AustraliaAustraliaVisas

Australia Opens Work and Holiday Visa for 23 Countries Including San Marino

14 Oct
Australia Bars Most Onshore Student Visa Applications From 2 October
Flag of AustraliaAustraliaVisas

Australia Bars Most Onshore Student Visa Applications From 2 October

14 Oct

More stories

Australia Opens Work and Holiday Visa Applications for 23 Countries
Flag of AustraliaAustraliaVisas

Australia Opens Work and Holiday Visa Applications for 23 Countries

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has announced that citizens from 23 countries, including Papua New Guinea, can now apply for the Work and Holi…

13 Oct
Australia Student Visa Costs AUD 2,500 From 1 July 2026
Flag of AustraliaAustraliaVisas

Australia Student Visa Costs AUD 2,500 From 1 July 2026

Students applying for Australia's Student visa (Subclass 500) pay AUD 2,500 for the main applicant from 1 July 2026 and must show AUD 29,710 in livin…

13 Oct
Paris trip essentials: visa rules, airport transfers and safety advice
Flag of FranceFranceEntry rules

Paris trip essentials: visa rules, airport transfers and safety advice

Australian holidaymakers can stay in France for under 90 days without a visa, but should check Schengen entry rules before flying. Practical guidance…

12 Oct
Flag of United States
Flag of United StatesUnited StatesEntry rules

Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Los Angeles

Australians traveling to Los Angeles should be aware of entry requirements, including the need for an ESTA and potential visa restrictions. Here are …

12 Oct
New Entry Requirements for Australian Visitors to the UK
Flag of United KingdomUnited KingdomEntry rules

New Entry Requirements for Australian Visitors to the UK

Starting January 2025, Australians traveling to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits. This new requirement aims to st…

12 Oct
Stranded in Cook Islands: Transit Visa Issues Persist for Foreign National
Flag of Cook IslandsCook IslandsVisas

Stranded in Cook Islands: Transit Visa Issues Persist for Foreign National

A foreign national has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years due to unresolved transit visa approvals from New Zealand and Australia, des…

12 Oct
Changes to Australia's Visa Policies Impacting Working Holiday Travelers
Flag of AustraliaAustraliaVisas

Changes to Australia's Visa Policies Impacting Working Holiday Travelers

Recent discussions around Australia's immigration policies may affect working holiday visa holders, particularly in regional areas. This could impact…

9 Oct
Pre-COP31 Meeting Highlights Climate Action Needs for Pacific Islands
Flag of TuvaluTuvaluEntry rules

Pre-COP31 Meeting Highlights Climate Action Needs for Pacific Islands

The Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji concluded with calls for increased climate finance and action to maintain the 1.5°C warming limit, emphasizing the urge…

8 Oct
Brazil Introduces Electronic Temporary Visa Issuance
Flag of BrazilBrazile-Visa

Brazil Introduces Electronic Temporary Visa Issuance

Brazil has transitioned to an electronic system for issuing temporary visas, streamlining the application process for eligible nationals. However, ce…

8 Oct

Browse

News by country