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AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT – TOP 8 "POWER" IN THE WORLD IN 2023

31/01/2023
Australia is an wonderful country in terms of living environment, social security, education... attracting a large number of international students as well as citizens from other countries every year. One of the perks of being a citizen of "the land of kangaroos" is owning the world's leading "powerful" Australian passport.

1. Australian passports are exempt from visa when traveling

According toHanley Passport Index " ranking of 2023, the Australian passport is ranked 8th in the list of "power" in the world. That means Australian passport holders can travel to 185 countries without a visa. 

Up to 49 European countries, from Portugal to Poland and the UK, allow Australians to enter without a visa.

More than a dozen destinations in Oceania offer visa-free travel to Australians, including New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia, and similar numbers in the Caribbean, including Barbados, the Cayman Islands and the Cayman Islands. and Jamaica.

Australian passports are exempt from visa when traveling

19 places in the Americas that do not require Australians to hold a visa, such as Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, along with twelve African countries, including Botswana, Morocco and Tunisia.

At the same time, Australian passport holders can visit 10 Asian destinations without a visa, including Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines, and six destinations in the Middle East, including Israel and Qatar.

Cambodia, Egypt, Lebanon, Paraguay and Samoa are among more than 40 destinations around the world where Australians can apply for a visa or travel permit on their arrival, while ETAs are available upon entry into countries such as United States, Canada, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

2. How to get an Australian passport?

Conditions for foreign nationals to get an Australian passport:

  • Be a permanent resident for at least 12 months. 

  • Lived in Australia with a valid visa continuously for 4 years prior to the date of application for citizenship. 

  • Have not been out of Australia for more than 12 months in the 4 years preceding the date of application, and no more than 90 days in the last 12 months.

  • At the same time, you must comply with the laws of Australia, have no criminal record.

To become an Australian citizen, applicants need to pass knowledge tests about Australia, the rights and meanings of citizenship in English. And should have a plan to live or maintain each long-term contact with Australia while abroad. 

For people from 60 years of age when naturalizing in Australia, they only need to attend an interview to verify their identity and awareness without having to take a test. 

If someone was born in Australia and his/her parent is a national/permanent resident then citizenship will be granted from birth.

How to get an Australian passport?

3. Opportunity to settle in Australia in 2023 for Vietnamese people

The year 2023 will bring many opportunities to immigrate in Australia for Vietnamese people. Current popular Australian migration programs include: 

  • Business - Investment (Visa 188): for investors, business owners with management experience. 

  • The Skilled Worker Stream is suitable for workers with qualifications and work experience on the occupation list. 

Especially in 2023, the Australian government will increase the approval quota for the Skilled Worker category to supplement the country's qualified and experienced workforce. 

Opportunity to settle in Australia in 2023 for Vietnamese people

To submit an application or need advice on Australian immigration programs, please contact iCanfield by the information below.


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