Government announces visa waiver trial for Chinese visitors from Australia

Sunday 15 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 15 Jun 2025, 1:45pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford, Louise Upston, Immigration New Zealand

A 12-month trial will allow Chinese passport holders with valid Australian visas to enter New Zealand visa-free for up to three months. The programme is scheduled to begin this November. The announcement was made by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Tourism Minister Louise Upston.

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1. The Press via The PostSun 15 Jun 2025, 1:19pm

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2. 1NewsSun 15 Jun 2025, 1:45pm

   NZ to launch visa waiver trial for Chinese visitors from Australia (opens in new tab)