Australians face new visa rules for 2026, including biometrics, fees, and taxes in key travel destinations.

Australians traveling internationally in 2026 must prepare for new entry requirements, including fingerprinting and digital registration under the Schengen Area’s Entry/Exit System (EES), with no fee, and a pending ETIAS pre-screening system. The UK requires a $33 ETA, the US needs a $60 ESTA submitted 72 hours prior, and Canada will upgrade its eTA with biometrics, likely increasing costs. Visa-free access to China and South Korea remains through 2026. Brazil now requires a $125 five-year visa, and Indonesia mandates an e-Visa on Arrival costing $45. New tourist taxes include Venice’s €10 peak-day fee, Greece’s cruise fees, Barcelona’s potential €5 nightly surcharge, Edinburgh’s 5% accommodation levy starting July, and Thailand’s 300 baht entry fee from February.