Australia’s passport power rank allows visa-free travel to 146 countries, including the Schengen Area, significantly enhancing global mobility for leisure, business, and cultural exchange.
According to travelandtourworld.com, Australia holds a strong position with a passport power rank of 8, according to Passport Index.
This high ranking reflects the extensive travel privileges enjoyed by Australian passport holders. Australians can also travel visa-free within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, providing them with significant flexibility and ease of movement across Europe. In addition to the Schengen Area, Australian passport holders can travel visa-free to 146 countries and territories around the world.
The travel patterns of Australians are diverse, encompassing not only leisure travel but also business trips, meetings, and events. This broad spectrum of travel activities contributes significantly to the global travel and tourism industry. The ability to travel freely and conveniently supports business endeavors, fosters international collaborations, and enhances cultural exchanges. Consequently, the robust travel opportunities available to Australians play a vital role in driving economic growth and strengthening international relations.
Last year, New Zealand emerged as the top international travel destination for Australian outbound travelers, with over one million departures. Indonesia and the United States followed as the next most popular destinations for outbound travel. While overseas departures have rebounded significantly from pandemic lows, they have yet to reach the pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019.
Data from the Statista Research Department reveals that around 7.27 million Australian residents traveled overseas in the year ending June 2023, a significant rise from the 1.39 million in the previous year. The number of international outbound trips by Australians had declined sharply in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Although New Zealand was the most frequented destination for outbound Australian travelers, they spent more on trips to the United States, with expenditures exceeding seven billion Australian dollars in the financial year 2023. The United Kingdom was also a major expenditure destination for outbound Australian tourists, with spending over six billion Australian dollars. Before the pandemic, spending on international outbound travel by Australians had increased in 2020 compared to 2019.
According to data from abs.gov.au, total departures reached 1,709,930, marking a 29.1% increase from the previous year. This growth underscores the strong recovery and renewed enthusiasm for international travel among Australian residents.
In the year ending June 2023, Australian outbound tourists spent over 60 billion Australian dollars on international travel. This represents a substantial increase of more than 50 billion Australian dollars from the previous year, signaling a robust recovery from the spending lows experienced in 2021.
As of June 2024, Australian passport holders can travel visa-free to 146 countries and territories. This extensive list of destinations offers Australians unparalleled freedom to explore diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences across the globe.
Eswatini
Puerto Rico
Poland
Réunion
Uruguay
Albania
French Polynesia
Nicaragua
Greenland
South Africa
Morocco
United States Virgin Islands
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Angola
Belize
Hungary
Paraguay
Bahamas
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lithuania
Kiribati
Ecuador
San Marino
Venezuela
Netherlands
Mexico
Northern Mariana Islands
Montenegro
Gibraltar
Kazakhstan
Panama
Israel
Costa Rica
Botswana
Spain
Guyana
Switzerland
Croatia
Peru
Finland
Brazil
Caribbean Netherlands
Honduras
Grenada
Monaco
Japan
Liechtenstein
Jamaica
Seychelles
Armenia
Bolivia
Canada
Dominican Republic
Slovakia
British Virgin Islands
Guatemala
Aruba
Kyrgyzstan
Qatar
Luxembourg
Slovenia
Italy
Romania
Uzbekistan
Curaçao
Kosovo
Belgium
Belarus
Micronesia
Turks and Caicos Islands
North Macedonia
Tunisia
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Philippines
Denmark
Guam
Singapore
Austria
Serbia
Malawi
Georgia
Faroe Islands
Colombia
Malta
New Zealand
Anguilla
El Salvador
Fiji
Mauritius
Saint Lucia
New Caledonia
Argentina
Sweden
Cook Islands
Bermuda
French West Indies
Oman
Ireland
Barbados
Iceland
Hong Kong
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Vatican City
Vanuatu
Portugal
Czechia
Macau
Dominica
Kenya
Latvia
Saint Martin
Thailand
Mayotte
Bulgaria
Niue
Samoa
Estonia
Tajikistan
Palestine
Lesotho
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
American Samoa
Malaysia
Moldova
Cyprus
United Kingdom
Greece
Haiti
Rwanda
France
Gambia
Germany
Norway
Taiwan
United States
Montserrat
Falkland Islands
Cayman Islands
Mongolia
Zambia
Suriname
South Korea
French Guiana
Namibia
Australians can now travel visa-free to Schengen countries, making European adventures more accessible than ever. This new freedom allows for spontaneous trips to explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Europe without the hassle of obtaining a visa. Enjoy the ease of travel and discover everything Europe has to offer!
Malta
Romania
Germany
Slovakia
Portugal
Denmark
Spain
Bulgaria
France
Greece
Slovenia
Czechia
Belgium
Austria
Hungary
The Netherlands
Norway
Switzerland
Iceland
Luxembourg
Italy
Croatia
Latvia
Poland
Finland
Lithuania
Sweden
Liechtenstein
Estonia
In conclusion, the past year ending June 2023 saw a significant resurgence in international travel for Australians. Spending surged to over 60 billion Australian dollars, and around 7.27 million residents traveled abroad, a remarkable recovery from the lows of 2021. New Zealand, Indonesia, and the United States were the top destinations, reflecting a robust rebound from pandemic restrictions. Australia’s strong passport power, allowing visa-free travel to 146 countries, facilitated this resurgence. This recovery not only benefited individual travelers but also boosted the global travel and tourism industry, driving economic growth and fostering international connections.
