# New Zealand passport to Australia: Visa on arrival

Current access classification: **Visa on arrival** — Visa available at the border or airport.

Access data checked August 24, 2026. Evidence status: **official evidence collected**.

This page concerns ordinary short visits unless an official source states otherwise. Authorities apply the current rule, and individual circumstances can change the applicable treatment.

## Evidence timeline

- **Current official route — New Zealand citizens obtain a Special Category visa on arrival** (Visa on arrival)
  New Zealand citizens travelling on a valid New Zealand passport can apply for subclass 444 on entry.
  - The traveller must be a New Zealand citizen using a valid New Zealand passport.
  - The Special Category visa is granted only if its criteria, including relevant character requirements, are met.
  - The rule does not extend to non-New Zealand family members.
  Official sources:
  - [Australian Department of Home Affairs: Can I go to Australia?](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/entering-australia/can-i-go-to-australia)
  - [Australian Department of Home Affairs: New Zealand citizens entering Australia](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/new-zealand-citizens)

## How to apply

Follow the current instructions on the official portal.

1. Travel with a valid New Zealand passport.
2. Apply for the Special Category visa at entry.
3. Meet the visa criteria at the border.

[Read the official New Zealand citizen entry guidance](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/new-zealand-citizens)

## Useful links

- [HTML evidence page](https://multipassrank.com/new-zealand-australia-visa-on-arrival)
- [New Zealand passport access](https://multipassrank.com/passport/new-zealand)
- [All passport requirements for Australia](https://multipassrank.com/destination/australia)
- [Dataset license](https://multipassrank.com/data-license)