Australian visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is NOT required for New Zealand passport holders visiting Australia for a short-term stay: Visa-free entry.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Visa-free entry |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The High Commission of Australia in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Auckland: The Consulate General of Australia in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 817,000 | N/A |
| 2005 | 1,098,900 | 34.50% |
| 2008 | 1,246,560 | 13.44% |
| 2009 | 1,246,560 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 1,259,280 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 1,246,560 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,322,880 | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 1,100,000 | -16.85% |
| 2014 | 1,241,400 | 12.85% |
| 2015 | 1,309,000 | 5.45% |
| 2016 | 1,310,160 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 1,259,280 | -3.88% |
| 2018 | 1,259,280 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,272,000 | 1.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & New Zealand comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 29.18 times smaller than Australia.
As of April 2024, Australia's population is ~26.7 million people - 21,723,076 more people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Australia & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 26,703,478 | 4,980,402 | 21.7 million more people live in Australia than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 72 | Australia has 64 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 135 | Australia passport holders visit 5 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 115 | Australian hosts 204 more foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Australia in 2019 was approximately 1,272,000.
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- Travel time: 5 hours 29 minutes
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