Do you have to pay departure tax in Australia?

The Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) is a fee imposed by the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) on travelers departing from Australia. The PMC was implemented in July 1995 to replace the Departure Tax and is set at AUD 70 per departing passenger. This fee is mandatory regardless of whether the travelers will return to the country or not.

When a ticket is sold to a passenger, PMC is collected and sent to the Department by the carrier (airline, shipping company, and air charter operator).

On the other hand, small itinerant aircraft and vessels must manually collect the PMC. For every journey, an Australian Border Force Officer will personally collect AUD 70 from every passenger, the captain, or the agent for the entire number of passengers at the point of departure. Following the collection of PMC payment, an official receipt is given.

The PMC applies to most passengers leaving Australia, with some exemptions, such as:

The passenger is 11 years old or younger on the departure date
The crew of an aircraft or vessel (operational and positioning) including medical attendants.
A transit passenger (air or sea) who does not undergo Customs and Immigration processing.
An emergency traveler who arrives in Australia due to circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, a mechanical issue, or another emergency (the accompanying passenger is not excluded).

The revenue generated from the PMC plays a crucial role in supporting Australia's border management and enhancing the country's ability to facilitate efficient and secure travel.

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