Up to 3 months per visit, multiple entries within 12 months from grant.

🇮🇹Italy

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Italy to Australia visa requirements

Q: Is the eVisitor really free?

Yes - no application charge. Avoid third-party agents charging fees.

Q: Can I work on eVisitor?

No - tourism, business visitor activities, family visits, and short courses only. For a working holiday, eligible Italians aged 18-35 use subclass 417.

Q: What about Working Holiday?

Italians aged 18-35 can apply for the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417), not Work and Holiday subclass 462.

Q: Direct flights from Italy?

Qantas lists seasonal Rome-Perth direct service in 2026; otherwise most travellers connect via Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong, or Bangkok.

Italians need a free eVisitor (subclass 651) before travel; apply online outside Australia via ImmiAccount. Italian passport holders need an eVisitor (subclass 651), a free electronic visitor visa, before travelling to Australia. Apply online from outside Australia via ImmiAccount and wait for the written grant before making non-refundable travel commitments; Home Affairs' processing guide showed recently decided eVisitor applications at under 1 day for both 75% and 90% on 25 May 2026. The visa is valid for 12 months from grant, allows multiple entries, and permits up to 3 months after each entry for tourism, visits, business visitor activities, or study/training up to 3 months. It is not a work visa. Italians seeking a working holiday should use the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417), not subclass 462; Italy's 417 age limit is 18-35. Qantas lists seasonal Rome-Perth direct service in 2026; many other itineraries connect via Singapore, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong, or Bangkok.

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 e-visa

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple within 12-month validity

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (no application charge)

consular fee only

Processing time

Official guide: less than 1 day (updated 25 May 2026)

standard track

Validity

12 months from grant

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport eligibility

Hold a valid Italian passport and apply from outside Australia.

· Italian passport· outside Australia

/02

Create an ImmiAccount

· ImmiAccount required

/03

Submit the application

Provide passport, health, and character details. No fee charged.

· free

/04

Wait for the decision

Do not travel until the written grant. Home Affairs' guide showed less than 1 day for recently decided 651 applications on 25 May 2026.

· written grant

/05

Travel to Australia

The eVisitor is linked digitally to the passport; no visa label is placed in the passport.

· digital visa

/06

Track each 3-month visit

Each entry within 12 months allows up to 3 months; do not overstay.

· 3 months per visit

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Italy -> Australia · eVisitor (Subclass 651) - free e-visa

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredItalian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid for intended travel and linked to the eVisitor

RequiredImmiAccount registration

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Free at online.immi.gov.au

RequiredApproved eVisitor (651)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Email confirmation, linked to passport

ConditionalReturn/onward evidence

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Proof you can leave Australia if asked

ConditionalAccommodation evidence

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking or host details if asked

RequiredSufficient funds

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; healthcare costly for visitors

RequiredIncoming Passenger Card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Filled on the plane; declare biosecurity items

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 sourcesAustralian Home Affairs — eVisitor (subclass 651), last updated 17 Nov 2025 Australian Home Affairs — global visa processing times, eVisitor data updated 25 May 2026 Australian Embassy in Rome — visas and citizenship

Application link included: Australian Home Affairs — eVisitor (subclass 651), last updated 17 Nov 2025

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisitor (Subclass 651)FreeNo application charge for Italian citizens

Visitor visa Subclass 600AUD 200Alternative for longer stays or if eVisitor refused

Working Holiday (subclass 417)AUD 670Open to eligible Italians aged 18-35 for up to 12 months

Health checks, police certificates, biometricsVariesOnly if requested for the visa or circumstances

Overstay penaltiesDetention + banStrictly enforced under the Migration Act

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisitor decision

Less than 1 day in official guide

Home Affairs' 651 processing data updated 25 May 2026 showed 75% and 90% of recently decided applications under 1 day.

Visitor visa 600

Use Home Affairs guide

Apply via ImmiAccount if eVisitor is unsuitable or a longer stay is needed.

Working Holiday 417

Use Home Affairs guide

Apply online from outside Australia; Italy's eligible age range is 18-35.

Manual review

Days

Triggered by character or health declarations.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Character declarations

Past convictions can make the Visitor visa (600) more appropriate and can trigger refusal or entry refusal.

Low

/02

Health concerns

Significant medical conditions can lead to refusal under public-cost test.

Low

/03

Suspected paid work

eVisitor covers business meetings, not paid employment.

Low

/04

Prior overstay or visa breach

Past breaches or cancellations can affect future visa decisions and border entry.

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

Italy to Australia route rechecked by Codex

Added checked-date, refreshed official Home Affairs and Embassy sources, confirmed free eVisitor 651 eligibility for Italian passports, replaced stale processing claims with the 25 May 2026 Home Affairs processing guide result, and corrected the working holiday option from subclass 462 to subclass 417.

2026-05-27

Italy to Australia route verified

Confirmed free eVisitor 651 for Italian passport holders.

2008-03-27 · major

eVisitor introduced

Replaced ETA for EU/EEA + select European countries.

/09 — The questions