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New Zealand Opens Door to Chinese and Pacific Nationals Travelling From Australia Without Visas
In a year-long pilot starting 3 November 2025, Chinese and Pacific Island nationals flying from Australia to New Zealand can enter with just an NZeTA instead of a visitor visa. The move trims red tape for trans-Tasman itineraries and could serve as a template for wider Pacific mobility schemes.
China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Australians Until End-2026
Beijing has prolonged its 30-day visa-free policy for Australians and 44 other nationalities to 31 December 2026, effective 10 November 2025. The extension streamlines business and leisure travel, supporting Australia–China commercial engagement and offering cost and time savings for corporate travellers.
Record 2.9 Million Temporary Visa Holders in Australia, New ABS Figures Show
Home Affairs data analysed on 5 November 2025 shows 2.90 million temporary visa holders in Australia—a record high driven by students and working-holiday makers. While the figures help ease labour shortages, they also intensify housing demand and compliance obligations for employers.