Access
Visa free
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New Zealand passport to Australia
Yes — New Zealand passport holders can visit Australia without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Australia lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — New Zealand is one of them.
- New Zealand passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Australia passports also enter New Zealand without a prior visa.
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
New ZealandAustralia- Typical duration
- 3.2 hours
- From
- AKL · CHC · WLG
- To
- SYD · MEL · BNE
Airlines Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Emirates
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
New Zealand
Country profile
Capital
Wellington
Population
5.3 million
Area
268,680 km²
Currency
New Zealand dollar NZD
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Time zone
UTC+13:00–UTC+13:45
Foreign-born
1.5 million · 2024
Migrant share
28.2%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- European64.1%
- Maori16.5%
- other13.7%
- Chinese4.9%
- Indian4.7%
- Samoan3.9%
- Other7.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Australia
Country profile
Capital
Canberra
Population
27.4 million
Area
7,686,850 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
8.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
30.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- English33%
- Australian29.9%
- Irish9.5%
- Scottish8.6%
- Chinese5.5%
- unspecified4.7%
- Other16.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 000 · Ambulance 000
Dialing code
+61
Airports
SYD · MEL · BNE · PER
Highlights
- Sydney Opera House
- Great Barrier Reef
- Uluru
- Great Ocean Road
- Tasmanian Wilderness
New Zealand · Visa free
FAQ
Does a New Zealand passport need a visa for Australia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Australia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Australia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Australia mission.
What about a Australia passport entering New Zealand?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Australia as a visitor?
Visitor 600 / ETA / eVisitor：Usually 3, 6 or 12 months。Apply for the matching visitor product in ImmiAccount. No work.