New Zealand Visa Requirements for Australian citizens in 2025

Last Updated: June 20, 2025, 2:14 p.m.

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New Zealand

1) Visa Not Required

Travelers holding Australian passports are welcomed to New Zealand without the need for a tourist visa in 2025. Enjoy up to Indefinitely days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

Indefinitely

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

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Further Notes

  • Australian citizens traveling on an Australian passport may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements.
  • May enter using eGate.
  • Electronic Travel Authority not required.
  • International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required.

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General Information about New Zealand

  • Name (Common): New Zealand
  • Name (Official): New Zealand
  • Population: 5084300
  • Area: 270467
  • Capital: Wellington
  • Currency: New Zealand dollar
  • Language: English
  • Calling Code: +6
  • Region: Oceania
  • Subregion: Australia and New Zealand

Travel Advisory for New Zealand

Advisory Message: New Zealand has a current risk level of 3 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling New Zealand.
Score: 3.0
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/new-zealand
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Australian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand.

No, Australian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand.

Yes, Australian citizens can travel to New Zealand without a visa.

The maximum length of stay in New Zealand with Visa Not Required is Indefinitely. Australian citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying in New Zealand even if a visa is not required can result in fines and penalties. Ensure to comply with the allowed stay duration of Indefinitely.