The Australian passport is currently ranked 7th among global passports, according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index.
People in possession of an Australian passport can travel to 185 countries, one country less than New Zealand, Belgium, Czech Republic, Norway, Switzerland and United States, which finished in seventh position.
The Australian passport continues to be one of the most powerful in the world. Australia scraped into the top 10 for the Henley Passport Index, which ranks the 'travel-friendliness' of a country's passport.
According to the Henley Passport Index, the Australian passport is considered the 9th most powerful passport in terms of travel freedom. That means that at the present time, Australian nationals can travel to around 100 countries visa-free and more than 30 countries with a visa on arrival.
Yes, if you can show us that: visa waiting times would cause significant travel delays if you only had one passport, or. a destination country won't accept a passport showing evidence of travel to a third country, or. you have another good reason to need an additional passport.
Do Australian Citizens Need a Visa for USA? Australians are among the 40 countries that fall under the Visa Waiver Program of the United States that permits them to travel to the US for tourism and business. Unlike many other countries, they do not need a visitor visa to enter the USA.
India and Vietnam are the only nations in that list that require Australians to secure a visa before they arrive.
The price of Australian passports could be attributed to security measures, according to David Beirman, adjunct fellow in Management and Tourism at the University of Technology Sydney. He pointed out that other countries, such as the US, UK and Canada, also have security features in their passports.
The passports of the world have been ranked according to how powerful they are by an international citizenship assistance firm, and Australia has come out in the top 10 rankings once again.
Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, and Yemen retained their positions as the world's least powerful passports since the Index's 2020 rankings.
Which countries have the least powerful passports? Firmly at the bottom of the Henley Passport Index is Afghanistan with a score of just 27 out of 227 destinations - 166 fewer than Japan. It is followed by Iraq with a score of 29 and Syria with a score of 30.
One immediate standout among the least powerful passports is North Korea. The insular nation has visa-free access to 40 countries, ranking it above eight other passports on the list. Most North Koreans who travel abroad do so only in extremely special circumstances for work, study, or athletic competitions.
Entering and leaving Australia
All Australians, including dual nationals, should leave and enter Australia on their Australian passport.
(Tied) 7: New Zealand
However in news that may surprise some citizens, New Zealand's passport is stronger than Australia's.
While Australia now recognises dual citizenship, there are still many countries that do not allow their citizens to hold an additional foreign citizenship. It is a long-standing principle of citizenship law that the citizenship of a state is bestowed by that state.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues passports to be used as evidence of identity and citizenship by Australians travelling internationally. Lodge your passport application at Australia Post.
Australian passport scans were the most common, and yet, the most expensive ($32). The average price of a real, physical passport is $13,567. The average price of a counterfeit, physical passport is $1,478.
Here's a stat that might surprise you: only 57 per cent of Australian citizens own a passport. That means almost half of all Australians have absolutely no intention of going overseas any time soon (even if they could). None whatsoever. One in two people here just doesn't travel overseas.
You must notify the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if you plan to move overseas for six months (183 days) or more in a twelve-month period. You must do this within 7 days from the date of leaving Australia. Update your contact details via myGov. If you already live overseas, you must notify the ATO.
The United Arab Emirates has the strongest passport in the world, according to a new index. The country jumped from being tied for 32th place on last year's ranking to the No. 1 spot, according to new index by the tax and immigration consultancy Nomad Capitalist.
Australian nationals do not require a visa to come to the UK for a short-term visit of up to 6 months. However, a UK visa is required for Australian citizens who wish to stay for longer than 6 months.
Holders of regular (non-diplomatic) Australian passports can enter the UAE without obtaining a visa in advance.
Becoming a citizen of the USA
Australian citizens will require a US visa for any stays over 90 days and a US working visa/study visa if they plan to work or study in America. At the time of writing, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits many Australians to enter the country without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
If you hold an Australian passport, you will not require a visa to enter the EU as long as your stay is no longer than 90 days within any 180 day period. If you are not an Australian passport holder you may need to obtain a "Schengen Visa".