NepalNew Zealand: Visa required

NepalNew Zealand

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

Visa required

Yes. Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to New Zealand.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

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

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance11,951 km, straight line (~14h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to New Zealand102 of 239 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? New Zealand passport holders visiting Nepal: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near New Zealand

Nepal passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Nepal passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

Yes. Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to New Zealand.

How far is New Zealand from Nepal?

About 11,951 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 34m 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.

What nearby countries can Nepal passport holders visit without a visa instead of New Zealand?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Micronesia, Timor-Leste, Palau.

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 Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point above mean sea level on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural sovereign state, with Nepali as the official language.

CapitalKathmandu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population29.6M

Area147,181 km²

CurrencyNepalese rupee (1 USD ≈ 152.40 NPR)

LanguagesNepali

Calling code+977

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKathmandu (UTC+5:45)

Nearest airportTribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,536 (2025)

Tourist arrivals230K (2020)

Climate in Kathmandu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October. Best time to visit: October.

Monthly climate normals for Kathmandu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.9°C	5.2°C	78mm	268h
February	17°C	6.7°C	42mm	292h
March	20.7°C	9.8°C	82mm	328h
April	23.2°C	12.9°C	145mm	317h
May	23.9°C	15.7°C	296mm	290h
June	25.2°C	18.9°C	660mm	213h
July	25.7°C	20.5°C	1180mm	170h
August	26.7°C	20.4°C	780mm	268h
September	25.7°C	19.3°C	469mm	220h
October	25.4°C	15.6°C	16mm	332h
November	21.6°C	9.4°C	5mm	290h
December	18.7°C	5.8°C	1mm	302h

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

Nepal is a landlocked country in the Himalayas of South Asia. It has eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's tallest, on the border with Tibet, as well as Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Once many small kingdoms, then united as a monarchy for two centuries, Nepal has been a republic since 2008.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chitwan National Park
Kathmandu Valley
Lumbini
Sagarmatha 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 ≈ 1.78 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	14.3°C	10.8°C	105mm	220h
June	13.2°C	9.7°C	204mm	147h
July	12.1°C	8.3°C	63mm	222h
August	12.9°C	8.9°C	60mm	268h
September	13.3°C	9.2°C	119mm	289h
October	14.7°C	10.9°C	73mm	301h
November	15.6°C	11.8°C	181mm	246h
December	17°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

September 28, 2026Dominion Day

October 23, 2026Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

October 26, 2026Labour Day

Full source list on About.