Information about Australian Resident Visa
Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before travelling to New Zealand and will be granted a New Zealand resident visa on arrival.
You can
- Visit, live, work, and study in New Zealand.
- Travel to New Zealand without first applying for a visa as long as you meet the character and entry permission requirements.
Things to note
- Australian temporary residents are not eligible for this visa.
- You can only apply for this visa when you arrive in New Zealand – you can’t apply for it before you travel.
- If you leave New Zealand your resident visa will expire - you can apply for a variation of travel conditions to allow you travel without affecting your New Zealand residence status.
- From 1 October 2019, if you are an Australian permanent resident you must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before you travel.
Check that you meet the detailed criteria.