United States stay days for Australia passport holders

An eligible Australian passport holder can visit the US for tourism or permitted business for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program with ESTA approval.

Key facts

Permitted stay
Up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program with ESTA approval
How days count
The admission record sets the departure deadline. A visit to nearby territories does not normally reset the 90-day allowance.
Arrival and departure
ESTA approval, an eligible ePassport and an admission decision are required.
Extensions
Visa Waiver Program stays generally cannot be extended or changed to another immigration status.
Official source
US Department of State Visa Waiver Program

Plan with the right rule

Use the exact period granted at entry and recheck the official source before booking any stay close to the limit.

Exceptions and unsupported cases

Certain travel histories and dual nationalities make a traveller ineligible. British citizenship must meet the official right-of-abode condition.

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Official sourceUS Department of State Visa Waiver Program
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