The Oceania Travel Information category offers valuable information on travel formalities in the many countries of Oceania, such as Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tahiti and many other tropical islands. The articles published in this category provide up-to-date information on visas, passports, compulsory vaccinations, travel restrictions and customs regulations, all of which travelers need to know before reaching their destination.
Australia is suddenly tightening its rules on entry and border crossings for international travellers. In direct response to recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Australian government has just activated an emergency measure blocking access to its territory for certain holders of international tourist visas. Arrival Control Determination is the name of this ... Read the article
Traveling to Australia is becoming easier for citizens of many countries. The Australian government has announced a major expansion of its «Immi» app, now allowing travelers from 34 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea, to complete their biometric identity checks directly from their phones. This initiative aims to... Read the article
On November 03, the New Zealand government announced a new visa waiver policy for Chinese citizens traveling from Australia. This measure, which facilitates entry into New Zealand for these travelers, creates a favorable atmosphere just before Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to China, and reflects the great importance that ... Read the article
Papua New Guinea has taken a decisive step towards modernizing its border controls with the launch of a new digital arrival card and dedicated operations center. This initiative, led by the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority, aims to significantly improve the security and efficiency of the country's borders. This new formality is in ... Read the article
New Zealand recently extended access to its e-gates kiosks to 11 new, mainly European, countries, including Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway and the Vatican, as well as Macau (Special Administrative Region of China) and several Middle Eastern countries, including Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Progressive deployment ... Read the article
Good news for international travelers! As of May 26, 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is changing its document translation requirements for long-stay visitor visa applications. From now on, certified translations will no longer be required for supporting documents written in a language other than English. Extract from the website ... Read the article
Gone are the days of lost pens and hastily scribbled declarations! Australia is about to say goodbye to paper arrival forms, relics of a bygone era that have haunted travelers' suitcases for decades. Qantas, the country's flagship airline, has just launched a trial that could well revolutionize the experience of ... Read the article
The Cook Islands, a self-governing archipelago in free association with New Zealand, is about to take a major step towards modernizing its immigration procedures. The Cook Islands government has announced the imminent launch of its new e-visa system, scheduled for mid-September 2024. The initiative - which began in 2022 - aims to ... Read the article
From October 1, 2024, the New Zealand government has declared a significant increase in the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Originally set at NZD 35, the levy will be tripled to NZD 100 (). Most international visitors entering New Zealand for a period of less than 12 months ... Read the article
The Working Holiday Program (WHP) between France and Australia celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, launched in 2004. Since then, more than 330,000 young French people aged between 18 and 35 have had the opportunity to explore Australia while working there.
Myanmar's Shan United FC were due to play Sydney's Macarthur FC on November 30 in the AFC Cup, a secondary Asian tournament organized by the Asian Football Federation. A few days before the match, they were informed that their players and staff would not be allowed to enter ... Read the article
Australia recently launched a visa program enabling 280 Tuvalu nationals displaced by climate change to settle in the country.
From July 12, 2024, Qantas will be offering direct flights between Paris and Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Qantas is taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the Olympic Games and the growing interest in this popular European destination.
Australia recently voted in favor of a new measure called the Pacific Engagement Visa, which will enable 3,000 immigrants from the Pacific region, including Polynesians, to settle on the island continent from 2024.
The possibility of a future reopening of Vanuatu's borders is becoming clearer with the announcement made by the local tourist board. With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, its borders had been closed for months. The Vanuatu authorities are gradually making arrangements for the return of tourists to the islands of the archipelago. Discover the essentials ... Read the article
Following a 91% drop in profits compared with the previous year, Australian airline, Qantas has announced the likelihood of a resumption of international flights for July 2021. It will therefore be possible to book your tickets as early as next summer. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has said that this is the period ... Read the article
New Zealand, renowned for its natural heritage, is determined to preserve its environment in the face of the tourism boom it is experiencing. Since October 1, 2019, nationals of 60 countries (including France) wishing to visit New Zealand for stays of less than 3 months must obtain a travel authorization called NZeTA ... Read the article
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