United States
International travellers who are seeking to travel to the United States of America under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are now subject to enhanced security requirements and will be required to pay an administrative fee. All eligible travellers who wish to travel to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorisation and pay the fee using the following process:
Canada
Australians travelling to Canada now require pre-arrival clearance. The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is compulsory for travellers who do not require a visa to enter Canada and currently costs CAD$7 per person. The eTA is valid for up to five years. Travellers apply online, providing basic personal information similar to what is currently collected when arriving in Canada. The eTA is convenient and paperless, which means most visa-exempt nationals who wish to travel to Canada will have their eTA granted within minutes of applying. Having obtained an eTA, travellers to Canada can expect faster service upon arrival at the border.
United Kingdom
IMPORTANT DATES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-EUROPEAN TRAVELERS
Effective January 8, 2025, the United Kingdom will require all travellers of non-European nationality who do not hold a United Kingdom or Ireland passport to present the UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry by air or sea.
NEXT STEPS FOR NON-EUROPEAN TRAVELERS
Beginning on November 27, 2024, ETA applications will open for non-European nationalities. If an ETA is required, guests are encouraged to apply by visiting: