Passport Validity
Bunnik Tours recommends that your Australian passport is valid for at least 6 months from your last international flight back to Australia.
Should you travel on a non-Australian passport you will also require a valid visa/permit to return back into Australia. Different fees and requirements might apply than those listed below. Your Travel Specialists will be happy to assist if you have any queries.
Visas Prior to Arrival
Australian passport holders require a visa prior to arrival in the countries listed below for either our small group tours or independent travel. We highly recommend you start your visa application process at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure from Australia. It is also essential that these are issued in Australia before you depart so all guests travelling on our small group tours are processed together as promptly as possible on arrival.
Africa
Tanzania
A visa will be issued on arrival. This is priced at USD50 per person which you will pay locally. The visa must be paid for in USD cash only, no change will be given.
Madagascar
An E-visa needs to be applied for prior to travel. This can be applied for here.
Middle East
Asia
Turkmenistan
A visa needs to be purchased on arrival at a cost of USD85 per person along with a supporting letter of invitation provided by Bunnik Tours. The visa must be paid for in USD cash only, no change will be given.
Europe
Azerbaijan
An E-visa needs to be applied for prior to travel. This can be applied for here.
South & Central America
Chile
An E-visa needs to be applied for prior to travel. This can be applied for here. This is not applicable for transit stays of up to 8 hours.
An ESTA Waiver Visa is required for all travellers entering or transiting through the United States. This can be applied for here.
Visas Upon Arrival
Australian passport holders are required to purchase these visas upon arrival in the following countries. They cannot be purchased or issued beforehand.
Africa
Rwanda
A visa upon arrival is available for Australian passport holders for a stay of 30 days and a small variable fee.
Zambia
A visa is issued upon arrival, approximately USD50pp to be paid in cash. If visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia you can obtain the KAZA Uni-Visa, issued upon arrival, approximately USD50pp to be paid in cash.
Zimbabwe
A visa is issued upon arrival, approximately USD30pp to be paid in cash. If visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia you can obtain the KAZA Uni-Visa, issued upon arrival, approximately USD50pp to be paid in cash.
Middle East
Egypt
A visa will be issued on arrival. This is priced at USD25 per person which you will pay locally. The visa must be paid for in USD cash only, no change will be given.
Israel
A visa will be issued upon arrival. There is no cost involved and a loose leaf visa will be issued.
Jordan
A visa needs to be purchased on arrival, however, when travelling with Bunnik Tours, our local Jordanian operator has the ability to organise free tourist visas. All passengers will receive a visa free of charge on arrival as long as they have booked arrival and departure transfers with Bunnik Tours.
South & Central America
Cuba
Travelling from Mexico:
Please obtain a Cuban visa card at the Airport from your airlines ticket/sales desk and complete it before check in. Please do not make any mistakes on the card or you will be required to purchase a new one. Please ensure you have approximately 400pp Mexican Pesos (approximately USD$25) cash to pay for the card once received. Please note this amount is subject to change without prior notice.
Travelling from other countries:
A visa for Cuba needs to be purchased en-route to Havana. Please ensure you have approximately $25pp US in cash to pay for your Cuban visa card. This amount is subject to change without prior notice.
Please note
This information is indicative only and subject to change. Bunnik Tours does not accept any liability for incorrect or incomplete information
For More Information
The following government websites are also a handy source of information.
- Passport Information: Australian Passport Office
- Visa Information: Visas for Australians Travelling Overseas