๐ณ๐ฟVisa requirements for New Zealand
Who can enter New Zealand, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 102 countries can enter New Zealand without a visa in advance. 0 have full visa-free access; 102 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
New Zealand publishes rules for 239 of the 242 nationalities we track. The other 3 are not individually listed in an official New Zealand source, so this page does not show an answer for them. Assume a visa is required and confirm with the nearest New Zealand embassy before you travel.
- 0 visa-free
- 4 on arrival
- 98 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 137 visa required
239 nationalities
Visa on arrival
4 nationalities
Electronic travel authorisation
98 nationalities
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land Islands
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Aruba
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Bermuda
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Croatia
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guernsey
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Martinique
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Caledonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
137 nationalities
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cรดte dโIvoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in New Zealand
New Zealand has 3 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
- Te Wahipounamu
- Tongariro National Park
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?
It depends on your passport. 102 nationalities can enter New Zealand without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What currency is used in New Zealand?
New Zealand dollar (NZD). 1 USD is approximately 1.77 NZD.
What side of the road does New Zealand drive on?
New Zealand drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does New Zealand have?
3: New Zealand Subantarctic Islands, Te Wahipounamu, Tongariro National Park.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
111.
What time zone is New Zealand in?
Auckland (UTC+13).
What is the nearest airport to Wellington?
Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 5 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.