NORFOLK ISLAND'S PREMIER REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS AGENCY.

Contrary to public opinion, it is possible to live on Norfolk Island and enjoy our unique lifestyle. If the prospect of living virtually stress-free, pollution-free and income-tax free appeals to you, or if you would like to own a holiday home on Norfolk Island, we can help.

About Norfolk Island

Lying 1500 kilometres due east of Australia’s Byron Bay and 1100 kilometres from Auckland, Norfolk Island is a territory ‘under the authority’ of Australia, but definitely not owned by it. First discovered by Captain Cook in 1774, the island was settled as a penal colony in 1788. In 1856 the descendants of the Bounty mutineers settled on Norfolk.

The Island is 8 kilometres by 5 kilometres having an area of 3,327 hectares with approximately 1740 freehold land portions, 212 leasehold portions or thereabouts, 712 hectares of Reserves and Commons and 148 hectares or thereabouts set aside for Special Use.

The Island enjoys an extremely pleasant, sub-tropical climate. Never blazingly hot and rarely cold, average morning temperatures range from 22 degrees C in February to 16 degrees C in the winter months. The annual mean rainfall is 1328 mm.

An Outline of the Immigration Policy

For holiday Makers wishing to buy a holiday home there are no restrictions on the purchase of freehold land. It is possible for you to stay in your home for up to four months in a year period. When you are not using your home we can look after it for you by either letting it on a short-term rental or by just keeping the gardens and house in order until your next trip. Remember crime isn’t the norm on Norfolk Island and many holidaymakers leave their home and possessions vacant during their absences.

The Immigration Policy for short-term residents works like this:

No written application is necessary for stays up to 30 days. If you desire to exceed 30 days you are required to make application to the Immigration Officer to extend your Visitor permit. The cost of this application is $21 and extensions may be granted for up to a maximum period of 120 days or 4 months within a year period.

Temporary entry permits are designed for short-term residence. The policy, on past occasions, has been to grant qualified homeowners a temporary entry permit for 6 months. The cost of this application is $125 for 1 person + $21 ea extra person. New workers must also apply for a TEP prior to commencement of work.

For persons wishing to settle permanently.
It is possible to meet the criteria for a General Entry Permit by Contributing to the Island in some way. This generally means buying a business or offering the Island skills that it needs and doesn’t have. Businesses are sold on conditional contracts i.e. subject to the purchaser’s application for a General Entry Permit being approved. No longer are applicants limited to those businesses that have proven viability. An intending purchaser may now consider any business provided they possess the capital and expertise to make it viable. GEP application $450.

To reside permanently you will require a General Entry Permit.
Applications for General Entry Permits are submitted to the Immigration Committee for assessment.
In any event, supporting your application for a General Entry Permit, you must supply character references, evidence of you personal solvency, a health check and a statement that you intend to reside permanently. Upon approval of an application the names go onto a quota list.

For more detailed information obtain a copy of “The General Guide to Immigration” from the Immigration Department of the Administration at their offices next to the Post Office.

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