Australia arrival card: Australia Travel Declaration (digital Incoming Passenger Card)

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Australia?

It's optional. Australia offers the Australia Travel Declaration (digital Incoming Passenger Card) online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. Pilot only: available in the Qantas app on inbound international Qantas flights and as a web form only for flights arriving at Western Sydney International Airport. Other travellers use the paper Incoming Passenger Card, which ABF is phasing out. The web form is due at all international airports and seaports before the end of 2027.

When should I fill in the Australia Travel Declaration (digital Incoming Passenger Card)?

Can be pre-filled up to 72 hours before travel (stated by ABF for the Qantas pilot; the Western Sydney web form page gives no window)

How much does the Australia Travel Declaration (digital Incoming Passenger Card) cost?

It's free on the official government site, abf.gov.au. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.

Is the Australia Travel Declaration (digital Incoming Passenger Card) the same as an arrival card or entry form?

Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card, customs declaration. For Australia, the official name is the Australia Travel Declaration (digital Incoming Passenger Card).

Do I still need a visa for Australia?

An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Australia's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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