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Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival

Eligible New Zealand citizens can receive a Special Category Visa on arrival. It allows them to live and work indefinitely.

Ways to get a Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival

  1. Special Category Visa (subclass 444)

    Visa on arrival

    New Zealand citizens with a valid New Zealand passport who meet the stated health, criminal history and removal conditions.

    Stay
    Live and work indefinitely.
    Processing
    Granted on arrival.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Present a valid New Zealand passport at arrival.
    2. Meet the conditions for this visa.

Who needs it

Eligible New Zealand citizens entering under this arrangement receive the Special Category Visa unless they already hold another Australian visa.

How to apply

  1. Present a valid New Zealand passport on arrival.
  2. Meet the eligibility conditions for the Special Category Visa.

What to bring

  • Valid New Zealand passport.

Good to know

  • Have no criminal convictions.
  • Have no untreated tuberculosis.
  • Have not been deported, excluded or removed from any country.
  • This is a specific arrangement for eligible New Zealand citizens. No general tourist visa on arrival is described.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Eligible New Zealand citizens entering under this arrangement receive the Special Category Visa unless they already hold another Australian visa.

How long can I stay on a Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival?

Indefinite.

How long does a Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival take?

Granted on arrival.

What documents do I need for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival?

Valid New Zealand passport..

How do I apply for a Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present a valid New Zealand passport on arrival. 2. 2. Meet the eligibility conditions for the Special Category Visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival?

Have no criminal convictions. Have no untreated tuberculosis. Have not been deported, excluded or removed from any country.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Cocos (Keeling) Islands be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Cocos (Keeling) Islands visa on arrival rules?

On Cocos (Keeling) Islands's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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