You do not need a visa for New Zealand if you have an Australian passport

New Zealand Traveller Declaration

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Visa-free

New Zealand Traveller Declaration

Price: $19.90
Processing: from 30 minutes
Entries: Single entry
Enter within: Single trip

$19.90 for our service — no government fee

What you need for the New Zealand Traveller Declaration

No documents to upload — the New Zealand Traveller Declaration only asks for your details, which you fill in on the form.

Everything about the New Zealand Traveller Declaration — conditions, what the authorities check and how long it lasts.

How it works

1
Answer the questions
One form, written in plain language. We ask only what New Zealand actually requires for a Australian passport.
2
We check and submit
Your application is reviewed for the mistakes that cause rejections before it goes to the authorities.
3
Confirmation by email
Your confirmation usually arrives within 30 minutes. It comes by email, with everything you need to show on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

No. Australian citizens can enter New Zealand without applying for a visa in advance.

How much does the New Zealand Traveller Declaration cost for Australian citizens?

$19.90. There is no government fee — that is $19.90 for our service.

How long does it take to get the New Zealand Traveller Declaration?

From 30 minutes. Governments do not guarantee processing times, so apply as early as you can.

Do Australian citizens need a new New Zealand Traveller Declaration for each trip?

Yes — it covers a single entry, so each trip needs its own.

When should Australian citizens apply?

Confirmation takes from 30 minutes, and you then have Single trip to enter New Zealand. You can apply shortly before you fly — just not so early that the entry window runs out.

Still have a question?

Ask our assistant. It answers in the chat, and we hand it the route you are looking at — Australian passport, travelling to New Zealand — so you do not have to repeat it.

What New Zealand 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 3+ months beyond departure
Return ticket or funds to purchase one
NZD 1,000/month or NZD 400/month if prepaid
Travel insurance highly recommended
Clean biosecurity declaration required
IVL levy payment (NZD 35) for most visitors

Entry requirements for Australian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Australian passport holders entering New Zealand as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from New Zealand
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from New Zealand.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of New Zealand; -Foreign nationals residing in New Zealand.
New Zealand Immigration Last checked 2026-07-27
Required
Mandatory travel declaration form
All travelers arriving at New Zealand airports must complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration. Travelers are able to complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration a maximum of 24 hours before departure. Travelers can complete the declaration online or via the mobile app. The mobile app may not be available to travelers in certain countries and regions. When completing the New Zealand Traveler Declaration, travelers must provide their contact details, passport information, flight number, travel history from the last 30 days, luggage information, and immigration status (if required). A paper declaration form is available for travelers unable to complete the form online.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers who are in transit.
New Zealand Government Last checked 2026-07-27
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in New Zealand
Travelers need a valid passport to enter New Zealand. The traveler’s passport must remain valid throughout the traveler’s stay in New Zealand.
New Zealand immigration Last checked 2026-07-27
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for New Zealand
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to New Zealand.
Last checked 2026-07-27
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to New Zealand.
Last checked 2026-07-27
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through New Zealand.
Last checked 2026-07-27

A look at New Zealand

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Your IVL levy helps protect New Zealand's unique native ecosystems
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