Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
The official link goes to immigration.govt.nz. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
New Zealand entry rules for Australian citizens.
| Verdict | Free movement |
|---|---|
| Document | None: no visa or NZeTA; resident visa granted on arrival |
| Stay | Indefinite (may live and work) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Australian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: New Zealand entry requirements.
The details for an Australian passport.
Australian citizens travelling on an Australian passport need neither a visa nor an NZeTA and do not pay the IVL. Australian permanent residents (non-citizens) need an NZeTA (no IVL).
How long it must be valid.
At least 3 months beyond the date you plan to leave New Zealand; lost/stolen-reported passports are refused.
Recent changes in New Zealand.
- 2025-01-27 — Visitor visas applied for on or after this date allow remote work for overseas employers/clients (digital-nomad style), with no time limit on remote work while the visa is valid.
- 2025-11-03 — 12-month pilot: Chinese and Pacific Islands Forum citizens travelling directly from Australia with an eligible Australian visa can use an NZeTA instead of a visitor visa.
- 2025 — Active Investor Plus reset to two categories: Growth NZD 5m over 3 years (21 days in NZ) and Balanced NZD 10m over 5 years (105 days); no English, age or job-creation requirement. (Changes took effect 1 April 2025 per government announcements; current terms verified on INZ.)
The short answers.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
No. Australian citizens can enter and stay in New Zealand under free-movement rules.
How long can Australian citizens stay in New Zealand?
Indefinite (may live and work). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Australian citizens apply?
On the official site, immigration.govt.nz. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue New Zealand visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.