Australian visa for Swiss citizens
Apply for eVisitorIf you're a Swiss citizen planning a trip to Australia, it's important to understand the visa requirements before you go to avoid problems on arrival.
In general, you’re eligible to apply for a range of Australian visas as a Swiss national that allow you to enter and stay in Australia for different periods of time.
We go into these different visa types and the other documents you may need to enter Australia as a Swiss national below.
Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa for Australia?
Yes, all citizens of Switzerland need a visa for Australia. Luckily, it’s easy to obtain any type of visa for the country online. The government made most travel permits available electronically in 2025.
The most popular option for Swiss citizens is the Australian eVisitor visa.
This Australian online visitor visa for Swiss citizens:
- Is valid for 1 year
- Allows multiple entries throughout its validity
- Permits stays of 90 consecutive days at a time
As the eVisitor visa supports multiple entries, Swiss travellers can enter and re-enter Australia as many times as necessary throughout its validity
The online Australian visitor visa for citizens from Switzerland allows:
- Family or friend visits
- Business activities such as attending meetings and conferences
- Studying or training for 3 months
- Performing unpaid volunteer work
- Transit
- Enjoying holidays or cruises.
To travel to Australia for other purposes, or longer consecutive stays, you’ll need to apply for one of the other Australian visa types online.
Documents required for Swiss citizens for an Australian visa
The Australian visa requirements for Swiss citizens vary by the visa you solicit. Please check our page on the documents you need for the full list.
You should also note that Australia has a strong focus on health and character requirements in order to grant visas to Swiss visitors. You should carefully review these specifications, including conditions for travelling with a criminal record, before you apply.
Australian visa application form for citizens from Switzerland
Most Australian visa application forms for citizens of Switzerland are generally simple and easy to fill in.
All applicants are advised to double-check the information provided in case of errors that may prolong the process or risk visa rejection.
Families wishing to travel together to Australia from Switzerland must apply for an Australian visa separately for all individuals, including minors.
Only children on a parent’s passports do not need to apply separately. They will be free to travel through the Australian visa linked to the parent’s passport number.
How long does it take to process an Australia visa from Switzerland?
The amount of time it takes to process an Australian visa for Swiss citizens depends on the type of visa you need.
Visas that require a lot of supporting documents to be approved will take longer to process than others. In the case of the eVisitor visa, you can generally expect a response within 24 hours via email.
A reference number should be sent to the applicant’s email address within 12 hours of submitting their request. You can use this to check the status or the progress of your Australian visa application online.
Can Swiss citizens renew an Australian visa?
To extend your stay in Australia, you must apply for a new Australian visa online from outside of Australia. This must usually be done at least 2 weeks prior to the current visa expiration.
In some cases, it may be possible to extend the stay by applying for the “Application for further stay as a visitor” at the Australian Office for Home Affairs at least 2 weeks before the current visa expires.
If an application is denied, the reasons for refusal and information when you can request decision review will be sent to your email address.