2015 cricket world cup: 2 countries, 1 visa

People visiting the 2015 Cricket World Cup will only need one visa to visit both New Zealand and Australia.

The new law, announced this month, will make the process of visiting the countries much simpler, with only need for one visa under the new "Trains-Tasman" arrangement.

Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash explains that between 26th January and 5th April 2015, New Zealand will grant a visa on arrival to visitors who already hold an Australian visa.

"Australia and New Zealand look forward to welcoming the international cricketing community next year and to showcasing both countries to the world," he added.

"This new visa arrangement will Change the visa process for participants and spectators of the Cricket World Cup by only requiring them to apply for one visa in order to follow their teams to both countries."

He predicts that the new arrangement will "substantially benefit" the tourism sector in both countries.