New ZealandNetherlands: Visa-free

New ZealandNetherlands

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa-free

No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance18,565 km, straight line (~22h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting New Zealand: eTA.

Netherlands drives on the right, the opposite side to New Zealand. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Netherlands for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Netherlands without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Netherlands from New Zealand?

About 18,565 km in a straight line, roughly ~22h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

Does Netherlands drive on the same side of the road as New Zealand?

Netherlands drives on the right, the opposite side to New Zealand. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands 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 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

Full source list on About.

About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official languages in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.6°C	4.1°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.8°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.2°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.2°C	24mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.8°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.1°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.7°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.2°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	8.8°C	145mm	165h
November	12.2°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	2.9°C	111mm	94h

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

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

Full source list on About.