New Zealand visa for Australian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter New Zealand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | New Zealand e-visa for Australian citizens | Eligible | |
Visa on arrival | New Zealand visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available |
New Zealand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in New Zealand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from New Zealand.
If you are looking for New Zealand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Zealand nearest your place of residence.
- Melbourne: The Embassy of New Zealand in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Brisbane: The Embassy of New Zealand in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Canberra: The High Commission of New Zealand in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Perth: The Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of New Zealand in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of New Zealand in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
New Zealand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Zealand diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to New Zealand from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 1,516,324 | N/A |
2009 | 1,413,273 | -6.80% |
2010 | 1,457,438 | 3.13% |
2011 | 1,545,768 | 6.06% |
2012 | 1,516,324 | -1.90% |
2013 | 1,457,438 | -3.88% |
2014 | 1,545,768 | 6.06% |
2015 | 1,472,160 | -4.76% |
2016 | 1,486,881 | 1.00% |
2017 | 1,531,046 | 2.97% |
2018 | 1,501,603 | -1.92% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
New Zealand & Australia comparison
New Zealand's area is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 29.18 times bigger than New Zealand.
As of April 2024, New Zealand's population is ~5.0 million people - 21,723,076 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted New Zealand & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
New Zealand | Australia | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 4,980,402 | 26,703,478 | 21.7 million fewer people live in New Zealand than Australia |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 72 | 136 | New Zealand has 64 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 135 | 130 | New Zealand passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 115 | 319 | New Zealand hosts 204 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to New Zealand in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting New Zealand in 2018 was approximately 1,501,603.
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Useful Information
- Wellington to Canberra: 2636.19 km (1638.05 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 29 minutes
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