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New Zealand visa requirements by passport

Holders of 61 passports can enter New Zealand without applying at an embassy: 1 visa-free and 60 with an online eTA. The other 137 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for New Zealand, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official New Zealand eTA website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for New Zealand.

Apply for the eTA on the official website

nzeta.immigration.govt.nz

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Immigration New Zealand (checked 9 October 2026)

Entry rules for New Zealand by passport

Visa free1 passport

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eTA60 passports

A quick online travel authorization, usually approved within days. Apply before you fly.

Embassy visa required for 137 passports

New Zealand entry: common questions

Which passports can enter New Zealand without a visa?

Holders of 1 passports can enter New Zealand visa-free: Australia.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for New Zealand?

An online eTA is needed for Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Vatican City passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, nzeta.immigration.govt.nz; other sites add service fees.

How up to date are these New Zealand entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with New Zealand's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.