Australia passport → New Zealand
Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Visa-free entry
Australian passport holders can visit New Zealand without a visa.
Official entry rules: immigration.govt.nz
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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New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
NZ41.0°S · 174.0°EPhoto: Chris275 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew Zealand for other passports
- AustraliaVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Australian passport holders can visit New Zealand without a visa.
How long can Australian citizens stay in New Zealand?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in New Zealand?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #11 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.