Visa requirement

Australia visa for Icelandic citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Australia?

Passport Icelandic passport Destination Australia eVisa

Checked answer — confirm before travel

Icelandic citizens need an eVisa to enter Australia for up to 90 days.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

What this means: An eVisa is a real visa you apply for online before travel; approval arrives before you fly, unlike a visa on arrival.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Icelandic passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	No	This page stores a visa or authorization route instead.
eVisa?	Yes	Up to 90 days.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: 90 days
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Apply online before you fly
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply online before you fly Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit 90 days
3 Official fee Free
4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Icelandic citizens need an eVisa to enter Australia for up to 90 days. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

The eVisitor (subclass 651) is free when you apply through the official Australian government service.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Australia requires the right visa and a valid passport or other travel document before travel. Airlines and transit countries may apply additional passport-validity checks.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Transit depends on the visa held, airport facilities and whether the traveller must clear immigration. Eligible travellers may transit without a visa only if they meet all TWOV conditions.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid eligible passport
eVisitor (subclass 651) granted before travel
application submitted through the official Australian government service

Why this verdict

Icelandic passport holders can apply for the free eVisitor (subclass 651) for tourism or short business visits. It permits multiple entries during its 12-month validity, with stays of up to 3 months per visit.

Frequently asked questions

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Australia?

Icelandic citizens need an eVisa to enter Australia for up to 90 days. (eVisa.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Icelandic passport holders stay in Australia?

Up to 90 days.

How much does entry to Australia cost for Icelandic citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.