🇦🇺 Travel facts Australia
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Australia — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Canberra |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Timezone | UTC+8 to +11 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 20–24 hours |
| Emergency number | 000 (112 from mobile) |
| Plug | Type I · 230 V / 50 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Australia?
Passport plus eVisitor visa required (free, online).
eVisitor (Subclass 651) allows stays of up to 3 months; apply before departure. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Australia?
Not expected; around 10% in upscale restaurants for very good service.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Australia?
Adapter needed: Plug type I, 230 V / 50 Hz.
Type I (angled flat pins) — buy adapter before your trip.
Can you drink tap water in Australia?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
What can I bring back from Australia to Germany?
Third country: On return to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free. Entry: strict biosecurity — declare food/natural products.
Will my mobile phone work in Australia?
No EU roaming — book eSIM in advance or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Australia?
Australian Dollar (AUD); card/contactless is standard everywhere, cash is rarely needed.
What should I know about health in Australia?
Very good healthcare, but expensive — travel health insurance is strongly recommended; high UV protection is necessary.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Australia travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
