For immigration purposes craft travelling to or from Cocos (Keeling) and Christmas Islands and the mainland of Australia are deemed to have not left Australia if their trip is within 30 days of departure from the mainland Australia or these islands.
Persons on board these craft must ensure that their visa covers the entire period of their stay including travel time between the mainland of Australia and these islands.
All persons (other than Australian citizens) require a valid passport with a valid Australian visa to enter the Indian Ocean Territories, including Christmas and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands when travelling from an International Port.
Visas cannot be issued on arrival. Arrival without a visa may result in a refusal of entry.
If arriving from another Australia port, you must have a valid passport with a valid Australian visa. Australian and New Zealand citizens require a valid passport only.
See the Documents section for a list of the documents that will need to be provided if coming from an international port, or an Australian port.
New Zealand Citizens require a visa when travelling directly to the Australian Indian Ocean Territories from non Australian ports as both islands are excised from the Australian Migration Zone. This can be obtained at any Australian Consulate prior to departure.
Last update: August 2024
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