Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand admits Australian citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nzembassy.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
New Zealand citizens travelling to Australia
New ZealandAustralia Visa-free Australia visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to New Zealand, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in New Zealand
No maximum stay in New Zealand is given in the data for Australian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Australia
New Zealand citizens can enter Australia without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand admits Australian citizens without a visa.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Australia?
New Zealand citizens can enter Australia without a visa.
Can Australian citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter New Zealand without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.