New ZealandSaint Helena: Visa-free

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Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena?

Visa-free

No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saint Helena for tourism.

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

Source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to Saint Helena132 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for New Zealand passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Saint Helena?

No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saint Helena for tourism.

What currency is used in Saint Helena?

Pound sterling (GBP).

What is the emergency number in Saint Helena?

999.

How many countries can enter Saint Helena without a visa?

132 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Helena 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 ≈ 1.76 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 Saint Helena

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force, giving the three islands equal status as three territories, with a grouping under the Crown.

RegionWestern Africa

Area394 km²

CurrencyPound sterling, Saint Helena pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GBP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+290, +247

Drives on theleft

Emergency number999

Climate in Saint Helena

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

Monthly climate normals for Saint Helena, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	18.3°C	18mm	384h
February	20.1°C	18.8°C	30mm	342h
March	20.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	355h
April	20.2°C	18.9°C	34mm	319h
May	19.4°C	18.2°C	19mm	330h
June	18°C	16.6°C	27mm	306h
July	16.9°C	15.7°C	18mm	330h
August	16.1°C	14.8°C	30mm	299h
September	15.4°C	14.4°C	24mm	299h
October	15.3°C	14.4°C	16mm	324h
November	15.7°C	14.8°C	20mm	340h
December	16.6°C	15.6°C	14mm	377h

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

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British overseas territory consisting of the islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, together with the Tristan da Cunha islands group. These are among the world's most isolated islands and separated from each other by many hundreds of miles.

Upcoming public holidays

November 20, 2026King's Birthday

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

Full source list on About.