About us

The problem

Planning an overseas trip from Australia means answering the same scattered questions every time. Do I need a visa? Is there an arrival card, and is it free? Will my licence work there? What adapter? Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming? Does Medicare cover me?

The answers exist, but they're spread across a dozen government sites, forum threads and comparison sites built for American or European travellers — which matters, because the answer depends entirely on the passport you hold. An Australian needs an ETA for the UK, an ESTA for the US and a paid visa on arrival for Bali. Australia only issues the 1949 Geneva Convention driving permit, which is worthless in Vietnam. New Zealand treats Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents completely differently.

None of that is on a generic travel site.

What we built

One place that starts with the question that actually matters — where are you going — and works out from there.

Every destination page tells you what Australian passport holders need, links to the official source, and then lets you compare the things you'll have to buy anyway: eSIMs, travel insurance, travel money cards, airport transfers, activities. All priced in AUD.

The positioning

Going overseas? Find out what you need. Compare it and get sorted.

How we stay honest

We make money from affiliate commission and clearly labelled advertising, and we've written down exactly how and what we won't do. Ranking isn't for sale, drawbacks get published, and where the right answer is "don't buy this", we say so.

Not a substitute for official advice

We're an independent commercial site, not a government service. Always confirm entry requirements with Smartraveller and the destination's own immigration authority before you book or fly. Every page links to both.

Get in touch: [email protected]

Last updated 2026-05-01.