Belgium → Australia

Australia visa requirements for Belgium citizens (2026)

eTA / ETA required. Belgium passport holders do not need a full visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.

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VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated 17 Feb 2026

Australia ETA requirements for Belgium citizens

Requirement: eTA / ETA required
Allowed stay: Per visa terms
Processing: Usually quick, apply before booking

Documents needed

Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
Email address and a payment card
Travel dates and first address
Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

How Belgium citizens apply for the Australia ETA

Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
Enter passport details exactly as printed, typos are the #1 reason for problems.
Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Official fees

Item	Official fee
ETA (subclass 601, via AustralianETA app)	AUD 20 service fee
eVisitor (subclass 651)	Free

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Good to know

Apply for the ETA only through the official AustralianETA app.

Easier alternatives for Belgium passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Belgium passport than Australia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

Destination	Requirement	Stay
South Korea	Visa-free	90 days
Vietnam	Visa-free	45 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Thailand	Visa-free	30 days

Australia at a glance for travellers

46 of 198 passports can enter Australia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
The Belgium passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

What	Official source	Checked
Requirement & allowed stay	Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)	17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalities	Home Affairs: ETA (subclass 601)	23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalities	Australian Embassy USA: visas	23 Oct 2026
Official portal	Australian Department of Home Affairs – visas	23 Oct 2026
Independent official overview	UK FCDO, Australia entry requirements	22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Belgium citizens need a visa for Australia?

Belgium passport holders do not need a full visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.

What documents do Belgium passport holders need for Australia?

Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport); Email address and a payment card; Travel dates and first address; Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan.

How long does the Australia ETA take for Belgium passport holders?

Usually quick, apply before booking. Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.

How much does a Australia ETA cost with Visa and Trips?

From $64 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay.

How do I apply for the Australia ETA with Visa and Trips?

Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your ETA as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.