The Australian Border Force acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and to their elders past, present and emerging.
FAQs
How strict is Australian border control? ›
Customs (border control)
There are many items that you must declare on your Incoming Passenger Arrival Card when you land in Australia, including: all food, plant material and animal items. firearms, weapons and ammunition. currency amounts of A$10,000 (or foreign equivalent), and.
The Australian Border Force (ABF) has the power to examine ANY goods at the Border- including your electronic documents and photos on your mobile phone.
What happens if I arrive in Australia without a visa? ›Anyone who arrives without a valid travel document, visa or authority, might be refused entry to Australia or delayed until their identity and claims to enter Australia have been confirmed.
What things cannot bring to Australia? ›Prohibited goods
- Weapons.
- Miscellaneous.
- Intellectual property and cultural items.
- Hazardous goods.
- Firearms.
- Drugs, Medicines and Therapeutic Substances.
- Defence and Strategic goods.
- Consumer products.
Mar 18, 2024
Complete a DPD before travelling to Australia
The DPD collects critical health information which helps the Australian Government manage the safe arrival of passengers into the country. You must be able to provide evidence that this critical information was completed before boarding the aircraft.
You must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa or an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Australia for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain an ETA.
What documents are needed for proof of arrival in Australia? ›You must provide at least 1 of the following:
- the passport or travel document used when you first entered Australia, including the pages showing your photograph, name and date of birth and all pages showing stamps or labels.
- your incoming passenger arrival card showing your full name and arrival date stamp or.
Jul 5, 2024
Anyone who is not an Australian citizen needs a valid visa to enter the country.
What do you need to enter the Australian border? ›Required documents
All arriving and departing passengers must have a valid passport or travel document. Arriving passengers need to complete an Incoming Passenger Card. If you are not an Australian Citizen you must hold a valid visa when entering Australia.
It's important to note that the 90-day stay limit applies to each visit and is not a cumulative total for the 12-month validity period of the ETA. If you want to stay in Australia for longer than 90 days or work in the country, apply for a different type of visa, such as a Working Holiday Visa.
What to expect going through customs in Australia? ›
Required documents. All arriving and departing passengers must have a valid passport or travel document. Arriving passengers need to complete an Incoming Passenger Card. If you are not an Australian Citizen you must hold a valid visa when entering Australia.
What does Australian immigration check at the airport? ›When you enter Australia, you need to show us your travel documents or passport. Your visa is electronically attached to the passport you used on your visa application. Make sure you bring a current, valid passport or travel document and any expired passports or travel documents linked to your visa.
Can I bring vapes back to Australia? ›Persons entering Australia by ship or aircraft may bring a small quantity of vapes under a traveller's exemption. The vapes must be for use in the treatment of the traveller or someone the traveller is caring for, who is entering Australia on the same ship or aircraft. The maximum allowable quantity is: 2 vapes.
Which country has the strictest customs? ›- USA, Australia and Nee Zealand are by far the most strict.
- Australia and NZ you cannot even take certain foods, plants and must declare everything.
- Dubai sometimes do drug tests at the airport also.
May 22, 2021