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Exploring Australia's iconic wildlife and vibrant cities alongside New Zealand's adventure tourism, stunning landscapes and Maori culture is about to get easier for Chinese travelers.

Starting November 3, New Zealand will trial a visa waiver for Chinese passport holders traveling from Australia with a valid Australian visa. Chinese passport holders will be able to visit New Zealand for up to 3 months using only a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority – no separate visa required, according to Immigration New Zealand. 

Tourism is a pillar of New Zealand's economy, with China ranking as its third-largest inbound market. Chinese visitors contributed 1.24 billion NZ dollars (approximately $747.8 million) in the fiscal year ending March 2025. In Australia, Chinese tourists spent 9.2 billion Australian dollars (approximately $5.99 billion) in the 12 months up to March 2025, making China Australia's largest tourism market by expenditure. 

This new policy will make dual Australia-New Zealand trips more convenient and appealing, boosting tourism and strengthening both economies.