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Visa requirements

Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Australia? — Visa-free

Here's the current entry requirement for citizens of New Zealand travelling to Australia for tourism — and what to sort out before you go.

New ZealandAustralia

Visa-free

With your New Zealand passport you can enter Australia without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.

Australia has 3 things to do before you fly

Add your flight date and this becomes dated steps — plus a calendar file you keep.

Optional. No account, no email.

Official sources
Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government
Proof screenshots

Last checked 2026-07-16

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

eTA
20 AUD
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601): AUD$20 service charge to use the official Australian ETA app; no other charge for the ETA itself
Visa
No fee
eVisitor (subclass 651): no visa application charge, for eligible European passport holders
Tourist
250 AUD
Visitor visa (subclass 600): from AUD$250 (concessions apply in limited circumstances)

Good to know

  • Everyone except New Zealand citizens needs a visa or travel authority to enter Australia — there is no visa-free entry.
  • Eligible passport holders can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601), which lets you visit as often as you wish within a 12-month period and stay up to 3 months each entry. There is a service charge of AUD$20 to use the official Australian ETA app; no other charge is payable for the ETA.
  • Eligible European passport holders can instead apply for the free eVisitor (subclass 651). Travellers not eligible for the ETA or eVisitor apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs from AUD$250.
  • Apply only through official channels — the Australian ETA app or ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website; beware of third-party sites that add fees.
  • Your passport must be valid for travel and you must meet health and character requirements.

Travelling on a passport from New Zealand, you can enter Australia visa-free for short tourist stays. Carry a passport valid for your whole trip and proof of onward travel; border officers may still ask about your plans and funds.

Before you fly

Passport validity
Valid for the stay
Some countries require 6 months beyond your dates
Onward travel
Return ticket
May be checked at the gate
Purpose
Tourism & business
Work requires a visa
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Frequently asked questions

With your New Zealand passport you can enter Australia without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.

For reference only

This visa information is provided for general guidance only and may be out of date. Entry rules change frequently and depend on your specific circumstances. Always confirm requirements with the official authorities of your destination and your airline before travelling. packset.travel accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or for any loss arising from reliance on this information.

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