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Visa requirements · updated Oct 2026

Who can enter New Zealand visa-free?

Citizens of 1 countries can enter New Zealand visa-free, plus 60 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

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Where New Zealand can go visa-free → Check a visa

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How open is New Zealand to travellers

of the world's passports (1 of 198) get visa-free entry to New Zealand. Another 60 can enter on arrival or with an e-Visa.

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Citizens of these countries enter New Zealand visa-free. Tap for details.

Australia — →

Also without an embassy

Visa on arrival or online (e-Visa / ETA) when entering New Zealand.

Andorra e-Visa / ETA → Argentina e-Visa / ETA → Austria e-Visa / ETA → Bahrain e-Visa / ETA → Belgium e-Visa / ETA → Brazil e-Visa / ETA → Brunei e-Visa / ETA → Bulgaria e-Visa / ETA → Canada e-Visa / ETA → Chile e-Visa / ETA → Croatia e-Visa / ETA → Cyprus e-Visa / ETA → Czech Republic e-Visa / ETA → Denmark e-Visa / ETA → Estonia e-Visa / ETA → Finland e-Visa / ETA → France e-Visa / ETA → Germany e-Visa / ETA → Greece e-Visa / ETA → Hong Kong e-Visa / ETA → Hungary e-Visa / ETA → Iceland e-Visa / ETA → Ireland e-Visa / ETA → Israel e-Visa / ETA → Italy e-Visa / ETA → Japan e-Visa / ETA → Kuwait e-Visa / ETA → Latvia e-Visa / ETA → Liechtenstein e-Visa / ETA → Lithuania e-Visa / ETA → Luxembourg e-Visa / ETA → Macao e-Visa / ETA → Malaysia e-Visa / ETA → Malta e-Visa / ETA → Mauritius e-Visa / ETA → Mexico e-Visa / ETA → Monaco e-Visa / ETA → Netherlands e-Visa / ETA → Norway e-Visa / ETA → Oman e-Visa / ETA → Poland e-Visa / ETA → Portugal e-Visa / ETA → Qatar e-Visa / ETA → Romania e-Visa / ETA → San Marino e-Visa / ETA → Saudi Arabia e-Visa / ETA → Seychelles e-Visa / ETA → Singapore e-Visa / ETA → Slovakia e-Visa / ETA → Slovenia e-Visa / ETA → South Korea e-Visa / ETA → Spain e-Visa / ETA → Sweden e-Visa / ETA → Switzerland e-Visa / ETA → Taiwan e-Visa / ETA → United Arab Emirates e-Visa / ETA → United Kingdom e-Visa / ETA → United States e-Visa / ETA → Uruguay e-Visa / ETA → Vatican e-Visa / ETA →

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Travel insurance

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter New Zealand visa-free?

Citizens of 1 countries can enter New Zealand visa-free, plus 60 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.

How do I check if I need a visa for New Zealand?

Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for New Zealand and how many days you get.

Can New Zealand entry rules change?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Oct 2026 — always confirm with the New Zealand embassy before travel.

Where New Zealand citizens can travel

The other way round — the New Zealand passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

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