New Zealand
Australia
Australia visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can enter Australia without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at newzealand.highcommission.gov.au
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Australian citizens travelling to New Zealand
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Travel advice for Australia
- 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.
New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Australia
No maximum stay in Australia is given in the data for New Zealand citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Australian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Australian citizens can enter New Zealand without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between New Zealand and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Australia?
New Zealand citizens can enter Australia without a visa.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Australian citizens can enter New Zealand without a visa.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Australia visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Australia 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.