New Zealand passport → Australia
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Australia?
Visa-free entry
New Zealander passport holders can visit Australia without a visa.
Official entry rules: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
AU27.0°S · 133.0°EPhoto: Erik W. Lyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustralia for other passports
- New ZealandVisa-free
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Common questions
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Australia?
New Zealander passport holders can visit Australia without a visa.
How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Australia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?
154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.