Singer Chris Brown has reportedly been denied an Australia visa due to his history of domestic violence.

Australia has reportedly declined to issue a visa to US singer Chris Brown, throwing doubt on his planned New Zealand appearance.

Brown is due to play Auckland's Vector Arena on December 18, following four shows in Australia.

But the NZ Herald reported on Saturday that it understood Brown's application for an Australian work visa had been declined because of his history of domestic violence.

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An Immigration NZ spokesman said no decision had been made on Brown's application for a New Zealand visa. Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection had not responded to questions.

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It is thought profitability issues would arise if the Australian leg of the tour did not go ahead.

In September, Australian officials issued Brown with a notice of intention to refuse his visa application.

Brown is technically barred from entering New Zealand, as he has been unable to enter other countries due to his felony convictions.

New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse said Brown would need a "special direction" waiver to enter the country.

Brown was convicted in 2009 of assaulting and threatening to kill his then-girlfriend, pop star Rihanna. He was sentenced to five years of probation.