MalaysiaNew Zealand: eTA

MalaysiaNew Zealand

Do Malaysia passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

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Malaysia passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: immigration.govt.nz (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,840 km, straight line (~10h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to New Zealand102 of 239 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? New Zealand passport holders visiting Malaysia: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Malaysia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysia passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

Malaysia passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand, but no embassy visa.

How far is New Zealand from Malaysia?

About 8,840 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in New Zealand?

New Zealand dollar (NZD).

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.

How many countries can enter New Zealand without a visa?

102 of the 239 nationalities this site tracks can enter New Zealand visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on Mainland Southeast Asia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 43rd-most populous country.

CapitalKuala Lumpur

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population36M

Area330,803 km²

CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (1 USD ≈ 4.08 MYR)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay

Calling code+60

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites6

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.3M (2020)

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Kuala Lumpur, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.5°C	24.1°C	102mm	314h
February	31.6°C	24.1°C	116mm	297h
March	31.8°C	24.6°C	195mm	312h
April	31.4°C	24.7°C	213mm	282h
May	31°C	25.1°C	226mm	228h
June	30.3°C	24.4°C	210mm	253h
July	30.1°C	23.9°C	336mm	251h
August	30.9°C	24.1°C	133mm	299h
September	30.2°C	23.9°C	302mm	247h
October	30.4°C	24.2°C	186mm	248h
November	29.5°C	23.9°C	389mm	213h
December	29.4°C	23.7°C	227mm	244h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, as well as on northern Borneo. The country is one of Asia's tiger economies, having seen great economic and human development during the last several decades. While the capital Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city, deep jungles cover vast swaths of the land, and the offshore islands are home to pristine beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Malaysia is also a foodie's paradise, with its diverse ethnic groups contributing to an incredibly rich culinary heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
Gunung Mulu National Park
Kinabalu Park
Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Niah National Park

Full source list on About.

About New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It comprises two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island, and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.

CapitalWellington

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Population5.3M

Area270,467 km²

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.77 NZD)

LanguagesEnglish, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language

Calling code+64

Drives on theleft

TimezoneAuckland (UTC+13)

Nearest airportWellington International Airport (WLG), 5 km

Emergency number111

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$49,591 (2025)

Tourist arrivals996K (2020)

Climate in Wellington

Warmest February, coolest July, driest January, sunniest January.

Monthly climate normals for Wellington, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.8°C	14.3°C	16mm	378h
February	20.3°C	15.2°C	38mm	332h
March	18°C	13.1°C	106mm	303h
April	16.3°C	12.4°C	33mm	291h
May	14.4°C	10.7°C	105mm	220h
June	13.2°C	9.6°C	204mm	147h
July	12.1°C	8.2°C	63mm	222h
August	12.9°C	8.9°C	60mm	268h
September	13.3°C	9.2°C	119mm	289h
October	14.8°C	10.9°C	73mm	301h
November	15.7°C	11.8°C	181mm	246h
December	17.1°C	12.9°C	66mm	340h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones. These islands form a unique bioregion inhabited by flightless birds seen nowhere else, such as kākāpō and kiwi. New Zealanders have adopted the kiwi as a national symbol, and have even taken the word Kiwi as a name for themselves.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

New Zealand Subantarctic Islands
Te Wahipounamu
Tongariro National Park

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

October 26, 2026Labour Day

November 2, 2026Marlborough Anniversary Day

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