Get the Australia visa for UK citizens

Yes, United Kingdom citizens do need a visa to enter Australia. However, for most tourism and business trips, you can obtain a digital authorization or an Australia eVisitor visa rather than a traditional paper visa.

As a UK citizen, your visa processing times depend on whether you are visiting for a short trip or a longer stay. eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651) This is the standard choice for tourism or business trips of up to 3 months. It is free and generally the fastest option.

• Standard Processing: Over 90% of applications are processed within a day.
• Manual Review: If your application is flagged (for example, due to a mistake or past travel history), it can take between 10 to 20 days. With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay.

As a United Kingdom national, the length of time you can stay in Australia depends entirely on which visa you hold. There is no "one size fits all" duration, but here are the limits for the most common options: Short-Term Visits (Up to 3 Months) The eVisitor (Subclass 651) is the standard choice for most British tourists and business travelers. Maximum stay: 3 months per visit. Total validity: The visa is valid for 12 months from the date it is granted. Entries: It allows for multiple entries, meaning you can leave Australia and return as many times as you like within that year, provided each stay is under 90 days. Extended Tourist Stays (Up to 12 Months) If you wish to stay longer than 3 months for a holiday or to visit family, you must apply for the Visitor Visa (Subclass 600). Maximum stay: Usually 6 or 12 months (determined by the Department of Home Affairs on a case-by-case basis). Working Holiday Stays (Up to 3 Years) For UK citizens aged 18 to 35, the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) offers a significant stay period. Initial stay: 12 months. Extensions: You can apply for a second and third year, potentially staying for a total of 3 years. *Important Change for 2026*: Under the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement, British passport holders no longer need to perform \"specified work\"" (like farm work) to qualify for their second or third-year visas. You can simply apply for the extension.