How long can you stay in Australia?

3 months · eVisitor for UK and US passports. You become tax resident after 183 days in a tax year (starting 01/07).

Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passport3 months · eVisitorFree eVisitor (subclass 651) needed before travel: up to 3 months per visit, multiple visits over 12 months.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport3 months · eVisitorFree eVisitor (subclass 651) needed before travel: up to 3 months per visit, multiple visits over 12 months.
US passport3 months · ETAETA (subclass 601) via the AustralianETA app needed before travel: up to 3 months per visit, multiple visits over 12 months.
Indian passportVisa · 90 daysVisitor visa (subclass 600) required. Stay is set on the grant, commonly 3 months (up to 12).
Don’t count your Australia days by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
Tax residency
183 days

Counted in a tax year (starting 01/07).

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in Australia

183-day test: resident after more than half the income year (1 Jul–30 Jun) in Australia, unless your usual home is abroad and you don't intend to live here. You can also be resident with fewer days under the 'resides' or domicile tests.

How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit

The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.

Count your days in Australia automaticallyFree on iPhone and Android. Your phone logs every day for you.

Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in Australia?

3 months · ETA. ETA (subclass 601) via the AustralianETA app needed before travel: up to 3 months per visit, multiple visits over 12 months.

How long can British citizens stay in Australia?

3 months · eVisitor. Free eVisitor (subclass 651) needed before travel: up to 3 months per visit, multiple visits over 12 months.

How long can EU citizens stay in Australia?

3 months · eVisitor. Free eVisitor (subclass 651) needed before travel: up to 3 months per visit, multiple visits over 12 months.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Australia?

Visa · 90 days. Visitor visa (subclass 600) required. Stay is set on the grant, commonly 3 months (up to 12).

When do you become a tax resident in Australia?

You become tax resident after 183 days in a tax year (starting 01/07). 183-day test: resident after more than half the income year (1 Jul–30 Jun) in Australia, unless your usual home is abroad and you don't intend to live here. You can also be resident with fewer days under the 'resides' or domicile tests.

Can Noverstay count my days in Australia automatically?

Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.