Australia

Check if you require a Visa

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For New Zealand Passport Holder

  • Transit : No visa required
  • Tourist/Business Visa : New Zealanders obtain a special class of visa (Subclass 444) on arrival provided having no T.B. history & meeting sound character requirements. For travellers with convictions see “Additional Information” below.
  • Temporary work Visa : New Zealanders obtain a special class of visa (Subclass 444) on arrival provided having no T.B. history & meeting sound character requirements. For travellers with convictions see “Additional Information” below.

If you require a VISA, please refer to the below

All Visa applications for Australia are now online – there are different visas valid for different nationalities; check here, what applies to you: Click Here

Transit Visa Subclass 771: Click here

Documents required at the time of lodging the Transit E - visa

  • An applicant’s original/scan passport is valid 6 months from the travel date. If there are any old passports, they have to be needed (all data pages) as well. 
  • One digital photograph of the applicant with white background
  • A cover letter that mentions the applicant’s travel details, passport details, and other expenses details. If the applicant is self-employed, then this has to be on company letterhead.
  • An applicant’s original bank statements for the last 6 months show he/she has maintained a sufficient and healthy balance.
  • Other financial documents that can be submitted as proof can include mutual funds, fixed deposits, shares, property papers, etc.
  • If the applicant is employed, a copy of his/her salary slips for the last 3 months.
  • Appointment Letter.
  • Original leave letter from the company. Make a note that this has to be on the company letterhead.
  • If the applicant is self-employed, a copy of the company’s registration proof.
  • If the applicant is a student, an ID card
  • If the applicant is retired, details of last employment
  • A copy of the applicant’s confirmed return flight tickets or itinerary.
  • Children below 18 years should submit a NOC from any one of the non-accompanying parents to authorize their journey to Australia along with the parent’s passports.
  • Family members are not travelling with the applicant.
  • Any criminal convictions

Tourist Visa Subclass 600:  Click here

Documents required at the time of lodging the Tourist Visa Subclass 600 E - visa

An applicant’s original/scan passport is valid 6 months from the travel date. If there are any old passports, they have to be needed (all data pages) as well. 

  • One digital photograph of the applicant with white background
  • A cover letter that mentions the applicant’s travel details, passport details, and other expenses details. If the applicant is self-employed, then this has to be on company letterhead.
  • An applicant’s original bank statements for the last 6 months show he/she has maintained a sufficient and healthy balance.
  • Other financial documents that can be submitted as proof can include mutual funds, fixed deposits, shares, property papers, etc.
  • If the applicant is employed, a copy of his/her salary slips for the last 3 months.
  • Appointment Letter.
  • Original leave letter from the company. Make a note that this has to be on the company letterhead.
  • If the applicant is self-employed, a copy of the company’s registration proof.
  • If the applicant is a student, an ID card
  • If the applicant is retired, details of last employment
  • A copy of the applicant’s hotel accommodation in Australia.
  • A copy of the applicant’s confirmed return flight tickets or itinerary.
  • Children below 18 years should submit a NOC from any one of the non-accompanying parents to authorize their journey to Australia along with the parent’s passports.
  • Family members are not travelling with the applicant.
  • Any criminal convictions

We can also assist in applying for all of the above visas, except ETA, which is an App based Visa, to be filled in by the applicant.

Embassy details

Australian High Commission, Wellington

72-76 Hobson Street
Thorndon, Wellington 6011

Tel:  04 473 6411

Email: nzinbox@dfat.gov.au

Office hours: 9:00am - 12:30pm (Mon – Fri);   1:00pm - 4:00pm (Mon – Fri)

Australian Consulate-General, Auckland

Level 7, PricewaterhouseCoopers Tower, 188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010

Tel: 09 921 8800; 09 921 8819 

Email: consular.auckland@dfat.gov.au

Office hours: 8:30am - 4:45pm (Mon - Fri  for Trade)    

                        8:30am - 12:30pm (Mon – Fri);        1:30pm - 4:00pm (Mon – Fri)