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It would be useful to be aware of the Immigration Guidelines (and regulations) for NI. It is to read (in part) hard going, but will give you the official word. —->

Entry requirements for visitors are straightforward.

- A current Australian passport or Australian Document of Identity; or a current New Zealand passport.

- For those with a passport not issued by Australia or NZ, you will need a multiple entry Australian visa valid for 30 days beyond your intended length of stay; and a return airline ticket.

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Australian and New Zealand citizens are automatically deemed to have been granted an Unrestricted Entry Permit (UEP), which remains valid until they leave Norfolk Island. They are free to work, establish a new business, or participate in a business, as they wish.

If after being on NI for more than 120 days you have not joined the NI Healthcare Scheme, you must do so.

Make an appointment with the Immigration Department to complete and lodge your section 28A residency application. Bring along to your appointment:

- Current passport or document of identity

- Proof of being a member of the Norfolk Island Healthcare Scheme

- Police Clearance Certificate(s) (good character checks)

- For NZ citizens, proof you can reside permanently in Australia, which means you can live and work in Australia for an undetermined, undefined period of time

If you are the holder of a foreign passport (ie. passports not issued by Australia or New Zealand), and intend to live and work in Norfolk Island you will need to apply as outlined below and make an appointment with the Immigration Department.

- Temporary Entry Permit (TEP) Application Form

- Guide for Applicants Form

- Norfolk Island Healthcare Scheme Form

- Norfolk Island Medical Examination

- Letter from employer with details of proposed employment

- Copies of the job advertisement from the local paper (the Norfolk Islander) for two (2) consecutive weeks

- Signed Employment Contract that has been prepared with your employer

- Return Airline Ticket – valid for the duration of the TEP. Alternatively after arrival on Norfolk Island, a cash bond can be lodged with the immigration office to cover the cost of air travel from Norfolk Island to Australia or New Zealand

- Current Passport that must be valid for duration of stay

- Australian Multiple Entry Visa – valid for 30 days beyond the intended length of stay

- Police clearance certificate(s) for each country you have resided in for 12 months or more over the past ten (10) years since turning 18 Years of age. Documents not in English must be translated (for Australian accredited translators, refer to the National Accreditation Authority of Translators and Interpreters)

For non Australian and New Zealand citizens

TEP Guide —->

TEP Application Form —->

For all new immigrants

Healthcare Scheme form —->