🇭🇲Heard Island and McDonald Islands Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Oceania / Antarctic· Updated 12/09/2026
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Information
Capital
N/A
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD $)
Languages
English
Continent
Oceania / Antarctic
Calling code
+61
Timezone
UTC+5
Area
412 km²
Government
Australian external territory
National day
26 January - Australia Day
Internet domain
.hm
About
Heard and McDonald Islands are an uninhabited external territory of Australia in the southern Indian Ocean. They comprise the volcanic Heard Island and the McDonald Islands, largely glaciated and home to exceptional marine wildlife. A UNESCO World Heritage site, they are protected for scientific research.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- No permanent human crime.
- Prepare for total isolation.
Terrorism(Low)
- No known risk.
- Strictly regulated access.
Transport
- Permit required for visit.
- Comprehensive travel insurance required.
Natural risks(High: volcano, ice, storms)
- Monitor volcanic activity.
- Polar equipment mandatory.
Health(No medical system; evacuation required)
- Vaccinations up to date.
- Insurance covering medical evacuation.
Practical tips
- Permit required through Australian authorities.
- Prepare for Antarctic conditions.
- Visits limited to scientific research.
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
unsafe
not applicable (uninhabited)
Photos
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Karolina
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Rino Adamo
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Raul Ling
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Rino Adamo
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Francesco Ungaro
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Karolina
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Mitchell Henderson
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Karolina
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Víctor Ika
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
jiabao wu
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Leo Pekaar
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Tom Macret
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Anh Thu Le
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Miguel Cuenca
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Ian MacKay
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Diego F. Parra
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Maksim Romashkin
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Beth Fitzpatrick
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Atlantic Ambience
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Heard Island and McDonald Islands?▾
The entry regime for Heard Island and McDonald Islands is not yet documented nationality by nationality on IziVisas. Check with a consular post before booking.
Check by my nationality →Is it dangerous to travel to Heard Island and McDonald Islands?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Extreme risk due to inhospitable environment, active volcano, and lack of infrastructure.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Heard Island and McDonald Islands?▾
The official currency is Australian Dollar (AUD $).
What is the capital of Heard Island and McDonald Islands?▾
The capital of Heard Island and McDonald Islands is N/A. The main spoken languages are: English.
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