ThailandNew Zealand: Visa required

ThailandNew Zealand

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

Visa required

Yes. Thailand 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

Distance9,743 km, straight line (~11h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to New Zealand102 of 239 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? New Zealand passport holders visiting Thailand: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near New Zealand

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

Other visa-free destinations for Thailand passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

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

How far is New Zealand from Thailand?

About 9,743 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 58m 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 Thailand passport holders visit without a visa instead of New Zealand?

Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati.

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 Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south. Its maritime boundaries include the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, and it shares maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. Thailand has a population of nearly 66 million people and covers an area of approximately 513,115 km2. The capital and largest city is Bangkok.

CapitalBangkok

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population71.6M

Area513,120 km²

CurrencyThai baht (1 USD ≈ 33.58 THB)

LanguagesThai

Calling code+66

Drives on theleft

TimezoneBangkok (UTC+7)

Nearest airportDon Mueang International Airport (DMK), 22 km

Emergency number1669 / 191 / 199

UNESCO sites10

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,057 (2025)

Tourist arrivals39.9M (2019)

Travel guide

Thailand is among the most visited countries on Earth, and for good reason. You can find thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue waters that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean, and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Bustling, yet safe; cheap, and equipped with every amenity you need, there is something for every interest and every price bracket, from beachfront backpacker hostels to some of the best luxury hotels in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ayutthaya Historical Park
Ban Chiang
Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex
Historic City of Ayutthaya
Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex
Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period
Si Thep historical park
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
Wat Phra Mahathat

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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

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