Travelling abroad has become more expensive than ever for Aussie tourists, thanks to the new taxes and higher visa fees.

If you’re planning a trip, there are a couple of extra hurdles to consider, so it might be a good idea to check out the latest fees to avoid any surprises.

Here’s what you need to know.

Travelers with a backpack and yellow suitcase waiting for a train at the train station. The couple missed the train. Travel concept.
Tourists are facing increased costs at popular destinations across the globe. (Getty)

Cruise passenger tax in Greece

Greek officials have announced a plan to introduce a €20 ($33) tourist tax for cruise ship passengers visiting the islands of Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis acknowledged while the country doesn’t have a “structural over-tourism problem”, some destinations experience issues during certain weeks or months of the year.

“Cruise shipping has burdened Santorini and Mykonos and this is why we are proceeding with interventions,” he said.

Early morning view in Santorini of the Imerovigli church sitting on top of the volcanic caldera. Santorini in Greece is one of the most famous travel destination in the World with numerous cruise ships anchoring in the bay below. The architecture is also famous for the duotone colors of the white painted buildings and light blue details.
Greek officials have announced a plan to introduce a tourist tax for cruise ship passengers. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

New $12 ‘visa’ to visit European hotspots

Australians heading to some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations will soon need to apply for a new type of visa.

The details of the long-anticipated ETIAS travel authorisation have now been revealed and it will be similar to the US Visa waiver system, an ESTA.

People from 60 nations, including Australia, who didn’t traditionally need visas to go to Europe will need the travel authorisation to go to 30 specific European countries on holiday.
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Visa soon required for UK 

The program will eventually require all visitors who do not need a visa and were not born in the UK or Ireland to seek permission to travel before their arrival.

Vistors will need travelling to the UK can apply for an ETA from November 27, however, the approval will not be required to travel until January 8, 2025.

By April 2025, all European visitors will also need an ETA to travel to the UK.

The ETA costs A$20 and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires.

Mother with two children, son and daughter  traveling by plane, kids are looking through window
If you’re planning a trip, there are a couple of extra hurdles to consider. (Getty)

New visa system in Brazil

The cost will be $124 AUD, but the visa will be valid for 10 years and across multiple entries. Stays are limited to 90 days per year. The visa was previously due to be introduced in 2024 – or, rather, reintroduced.

Applicants will also need to provide additional information, according to the Brazilian government’s website.

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Australians heading to some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations will soon need to apply for a new type of visa. (Nick Morrish/British Airways via CNN Newsource)

In Porto, Portugal, the city council is raising the tourist tax from €2 to €3 ($5) per night, despite the city’s reputation as a budget-friendly travel destination

Meanwhile, Rome is looking at creating a ticketing system for anyone wanting to visit the Trevi fountain.

Although no official plans have been announced, the popular bucket-list attraction might soon require a fee.

New Zealand will also nearly triple entry fees for tourists, meaning from October 1 international visitor and conservation and tourism fees will start from NZ$100 ($61.85) from NZ$35.

However, Australians and travellers from most Pacific nations will be exempt from the levy.

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