Getting a visa and what you can bring

Applying for a visa

Depending on why you’re coming to Australia, you may need to apply for a visa. There are different types of visas. You apply for visas from the Department of Home Affairs.

Find out about different visas, how much they cost and what they require on the Department of Home Affairs website. These links will take you away from myGov.

What you can bring

There are some things you might not be able to bring to Australia. Find out what you can bring to Australia on the Australian Border Force website.  

What you can’t take on a plane

There are things you can’t fly with. Find out what you can’t take on a plane on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Bringing medicines to Australia

You can bring up to 3 months' supply of prescription medicines to Australia.

Find out more about bringing medicines and substances to Australia on the Australian Border Force website.

Health care in Australia

Most visitors to Australia don’t have access to the public Medicare system in Australia.

The Department of Home Affairs recommends you have adequate health insurance in case you get sick or injured.

Find out more about adequate health insurance for visa holders and if you get sick or injured while visiting Australia. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.