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You need a visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands if you have a New Zealander passport

A visa on arrival is also issued at the border for this route. Applying beforehand avoids the queue at the airport.

These visas exist for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, but they cannot be applied for online with New Zealander nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Cocos (Keeling) Islands Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. New Zealander citizens need a visa for Cocos (Keeling) Islands. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at the border for this route. Applying before you travel avoids the queue at the airport.

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What Cocos (Keeling) Islands may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Digital passport photo meeting Australian standards
  • Return or onward flight ticket required
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Health insurance recommended for remote location
  • Valid Australian visa before departure

Entry requirements for New Zealander travellers

These rules apply specifically to New Zealander passport holders entering Cocos (Keeling) Islands as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Australia

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Australia. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Australia.

    Australian Government Department of Home Affairs Last checked 2026-08-11

A look at Cocos (Keeling) Islands

  • Crystal clear turquoise lagoon waters of the Cocos Keeling Islands with white sand beach
    Direction Island lagoon — One of Australia's most pristine and remote beaches
  • Kitesurfer riding waves in the turquoise waters of Cocos Keeling Islands lagoon
    World-class kitesurfing — Consistent trade winds and flat water paradise
  • Swaying coconut palm trees along white sand beach on West Island Cocos Keeling Islands
    West Island — Home to most residents and the main settlement
  • Aerial view of the horseshoe-shaped coral atoll of Cocos Keeling Islands from above
    The atoll from above — 27 coral islands forming a stunning lagoon

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