Entry into New Zealand
Australian Citizens
If you are an Australian citizen, you do not need a visa to enter New Zealand.
Australian Permanent Residents
If you are an Australian permanent resident, you must have an NZeTA before you travel
to New Zealand. You must show evidence at check-in that you have:
- An Australian permanent resident visa or an Australian resident return visa in the passport you are travelling on.
- Travel conditions on the visa allowing you to return to Australia.
Visa Waiver Country or Territory
Many people can use a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) to enter New Zealand without applying for a visa first.
This depends on:
- Your passport
- How you are travelling
- Whether you are visiting or only transiting
For further information and a list of eligible countries, visit:
Other Nationalities
If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen and not eligible for a NZeTA, you will need to apply for a New Zealand visitor visa.
For more information, visit:
New Zealand Visitor Visa
Cost: NZ$441
Processing time: Up to 4 months
Visa Support for FOSS4G 2025 Attendees
OSGeo Oceania, as the organiser of FOSS4G 2025, can issue a letter of invitation to support your New Zealand visitor visa application.
To receive this letter:
Purchase registration at: https://2025.foss4g.org/attend/register
(Note: Registration is refundable if your visa is refused.)Complete the request form with your personal and travel details:
Visa Support FormContact us at: registration@foss4g.org
We will:
- Notify Immigration NZ that you are applying for a visitor visa for FOSS4G 2025
- Send you a personalized letter of invitation to submit with your application
Apply for your visa through the Immigration New Zealand website