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Norfolk Island visas

Norfolk Island visa on arrival

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

Ways to get a Norfolk Island visa on arrival

  1. Special Category visa (subclass 444)

    Visa on arrival

    New Zealand citizens with a valid New Zealand passport who meet the conditions and do not already hold another Australian visa.

    Stay
    Live and work indefinitely.
    Processing
    Granted on arrival.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Present a valid New Zealand passport on arrival.
    2. Meet the visa's health and character conditions.

Who needs it

Eligible New Zealand citizens who do not already hold another Australian visa receive this visa on arrival.

How to apply

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

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.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Norfolk Island?

Eligible New Zealand citizens who do not already hold another Australian visa receive this visa on arrival.

How long can I stay on a Norfolk Island visa on arrival?

Live and work indefinitely.

How long does a Norfolk Island visa on arrival take?

Granted on arrival.

What documents do I need for a Norfolk Island visa on arrival?

Valid New Zealand passport..

How do I apply for a Norfolk Island visa on arrival?

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

What rules do I have to follow on a Norfolk Island 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 Norfolk Island?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Norfolk Island visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Norfolk Island 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 Norfolk Island visa on arrival rules?

On Norfolk Island'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 Norfolk Island?

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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