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France to Australia visa requirements

French passport holders need a visa before travelling to Australia. The standard route is the free eVisitor (subclass 651), applied for online before departure. French passport holders are not visa-exempt for Australia: all non-citizens need a visa before travel. Home Affairs lists France as eligible for the eVisitor (subclass 651), a free electronic visitor visa applied for online from outside Australia. It is valid for 12 months from grant, allows multiple entries, and permits up to 3 months after each entry for tourism, visiting family or friends, cruising, short study/training, and permitted business visitor activities. France is also listed as ETA (subclass 601) eligible, but the ETA must be lodged through the Australian ETA app and has an AUD 20 service charge; French travellers normally use the free eVisitor unless specifically choosing or being directed to the ETA route. Paid work, longer stays, or study as the main purpose require another visa such as Visitor 600, Working Holiday 417, student, or work visas.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20
Visa type
eVisitor (Subclass 651) — free electronic visitor visa
Maximum stay
Up to 3 months after each entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries during 12-month validity
from issue date
Visa fee
Free; optional ETA 601 app route costs AUD 20
consular fee only
Processing time
Use the Home Affairs processing time guide
standard track
Validity
12 months from grant
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eVisitor eligibility
Use a valid French passport and apply while outside Australia. Non-citizen passports, certificates of identity, and Titre de Voyage documents are not eligible for eVisitor.
· French passport· outside Australia
/02
Create an ImmiAccount
Use ImmiAccount to start an eVisitor (subclass 651) application. The Australian Embassy in France directs visa and citizenship applications to Home Affairs.
· ImmiAccount
/03
Complete the application
Enter passport details exactly, answer health, character, and genuine visitor questions, and submit the free application.
· free
/04
Wait for the written grant
Home Affairs says not to arrange travel until the subclass 651 visa is granted in writing. Processing times should be checked with the official guide.
· written grant
/05
Travel on the linked passport
The eVisitor is digitally linked to the passport used in the application. Carry onward/return plans, accommodation, and funds evidence in case asked.
· digital visa
/06
Observe each stay limit
The eVisitor allows up to 3 months after each entry and cannot be extended; apply for another visa if you need to stay longer or work.
· 3 months per entry
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
France -> Australia · eVisitor (Subclass 651) — free electronic visitor visa
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredFrench passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Use the passport linked to the eVisitor grant
RequiredApproved eVisitor (651)
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Written grant, digitally linked to passport
RequiredImmiAccount access
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
For application status and correspondence
RequiredReturn or onward travel
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Evidence that you can leave Australia at the end of stay
ConditionalAccommodation evidence
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking, rental, or host details if asked
RequiredFunds evidence
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Enough money to support yourself and leave Australia
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended; visitors are liable for healthcare costs
RequiredBiosecurity declarations
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Declare food, plants, animal products, and restricted goods
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesDepartment of Home Affairs — eVisitor (Subclass 651), last updated 17/11/2025, checked 2026-06-20Department of Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601), last updated 12/08/2025, checked 2026-06-20Australian Embassy France — Visas and citizenship, checked 2026-06-20
Application link included: Department of Home Affairs — eVisitor (Subclass 651), last updated 17/11/2025, checked 2026-06-20
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisitor (Subclass 651)FreeHome Affairs lists France as eVisitor-eligible
Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)AUD 20 service chargeOptional app route; no separate ETA visa application charge
Visitor visa Subclass 600AUD 200Alternative for longer stays, health/character cases, or if eVisitor is not suitable
Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417)AUD 670French citizens aged 18-35 can use 417, not 462, for a working holiday
Overstay penaltiesRemoval + possible banYou become unlawful if you remain after the visa ceases without another visa
Total estimateFree — AUD 20 if choosing ETA app routeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisitor 651 decision
Use official guide
Home Affairs publishes recent processing-time guidance and warns not to travel until the grant is issued.
ETA 601 decision
Usually immediate
ETA app results are usually immediate, but may take longer if details are incomplete or more information is needed.
Visitor visa 600
Use official guide
Use if eVisitor is not suitable, including some health or character cases or longer tourist stays.
Working Holiday 417
Use official guide
For eligible French citizens aged 18-35; first 417 applications must be lodged and decided outside Australia.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Wrong travel document
A French Titre de Voyage, certificate of identity, or other non-citizen travel document is not eligible for eVisitor.
Medium
/02
Character concerns
Home Affairs advises travellers with criminal convictions to apply for a Visitor 600 instead; an eVisitor holder may be refused entry.
Low
/03
Health-related activities
Health care, hospital environments, medical training, or childcare training can require a Visitor 600 and health checks instead of eVisitor.
Low
/04
Suspected paid work
eVisitor permits business visitor activities but not paid work for an Australian employer.
Medium
/05
Not a genuine temporary visitor
Long or frequent visits may trigger questions, and the visa can be cancelled if the traveller is not a genuine visitor.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-20
France to Australia route rechecked by Codex
Confirmed France remains eligible for the free eVisitor 651, with multiple entries, 12-month validity, and up to 3 months after each entry. Clarified that ETA 601 is an optional AUD 20 app route, added checked-date, switched processing text to the official guide, and corrected French working holiday eligibility from subclass 462 to subclass 417.
2026-05-27
France to Australia route verified
Confirmed free eVisitor 651 for French passport holders.
2008-03-27 · major
eVisitor introduced
Replaced ETA for EU/EEA + select European countries.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do French citizens need a visa for Australia?—
Yes. French passport holders need a visa before travel. The standard short-visit route is the free eVisitor (subclass 651), applied for online through Home Affairs.
Is the eVisitor really free?+
Can French citizens use an ETA instead?+
How long can I stay?+
Can I work on an eVisitor?+
What about Working Holiday?+
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