Australia: Working Holiday Visa fee rises to AU$840
Australia increased the fees for its Working Holiday Maker visas on July 1, 2026. A first Working Holiday visa application now costs AU$840, while a second or third application costs AU$1,000.
Australia expands digital arrival card to Melbourne-bound travelers
Australia is gradually expanding its digital arrival card. Since May 26, 2026, the Australia Travel Declaration has been available to certain international travelers arriving at Melbourne Airport on selected Qantas flights.
Australian Immi App now available in 47 countries
Australia continues to roll out its mobile app designed to simplify some remote visa procedures. Since March 24, 2026, the Australian Immi App has been available in 13 additional countries.
New Zealand: Over 1.6 million NZeTAs issued in 2025
In 2025, New Zealand granted more than 1.6 million NZeTAs to nationals of visa-waiver countries, reaffirming the central role of this electronic travel authorization in managing traveler flows.
Australian Immi App expanded to new countries
Already in use across several Asia-Pacific countries, the Australian Immi App, designed to streamline biometric collection for visa applications, is now available in 19 additional countries.
Papua New Guinea introduces digital arrival card
Starting October 1, 2025, all travelers entering Papua New Guinea will be required to complete a digital arrival card called the “PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNG DAC).”
New Zealand expands use of NZeTA
Starting November 3, 2025, New Zealand will expand the use of the NZeTA by launching two pilot programs that make it easier for Pacific nationals and Chinese travelers to enter from Australia.
New Zealand expands eGates access to 11 new countries and territories
New Zealand Customs Service has announced the expansion of access to its automated eGates border control system to 11 additional countries and territories, making entry easier for more international travelers.
Cook Islands to introduce electronic visa system
By mid-September, the Cook Islands will launch an online electronic visa and permit application system in a bid to simplify its travel formalities. In a strategic move that reflects both a desire to modernise and an ambition to boost its tourism economy, the Cook Islands is set to take a
New Zealand raises the price of its tourist levy (and therefore of the NZeTA)
The cost of the New Zealand tourist levy will increase from NZ$35 to NZ$100 on 1 October 2024. This increase will therefore impact the price of the NZeTA for visa-exempt travellers.
New Zealand: transit visa soon available online
Foreign visitors requiring a transit visa for New Zealand can apply online starting August 12th, 2024.
