Australian Travel Visa

U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa to enter Australia. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Australia for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). If you overstay your ETA or any other visa, even for short periods, you may be subject to exclusion, detention, and removal by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). Be sure to visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest travel advisories related to Australia. And it’s always important when traveling abroad to understand the health and vaccination protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control.

Travel tips:
Australia uses an unusual Type I electrical socket and plug. There are no hard and fast rules about tipping in Australia. Hotels and restaurants do not add service charges to your bill, and tipping is always your choice. In upmarket restaurants, it is common to tip servers 10% for good service. The legal drinking age in all states and territories of Australia is 18 years old. The emergency number for the police, ambulance, and fire department is 000. Australia has one of the strictest biosecurity regulations in the world regarding the transport of food and animals. Failure to declare items can lead to a hefty fine.