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Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

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Hong Kong citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter New Zealand — applied for online before departure.

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Hong Kong vs New Zealand: passport comparison

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168
101

countries both Hong Kong and New Zealand can enter visa-free together

Hong Kong + New Zealand: passport compatibility

82%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Hong Kong and New Zealand travel together — by entry type:

101 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
36 access differs

Where Hong Kong and New Zealand can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (101)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda30 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia180 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados30 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei14 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia30 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana30 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kazakhstan14 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan30 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho14 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao90 days#67 Malawi30 days#127 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Mongolia14 days#125 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco30 days#121 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Philippines14 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia14 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 South Korea90 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Thailand60 days#110 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 Ukraine14 days#59 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan7 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90 Zambia90 days#139

How the entry rule changed: Hong Kong → New Zealand

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Hong Kong → New Zealand rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Hong Kong passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

New Zealand: good to know

Wellington

Capital

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Currency

New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12)

Time zone

+64

Calling code

I

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Hong Kong goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for New Zealand

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Hong Kong citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter New Zealand — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Hong Kong or New Zealand?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 114. Global rank: Hong Kong #46, New Zealand #28.
Where can Hong Kong and New Zealand citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 101 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for New Zealand?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Hong Kong and New Zealand?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Hong Kong passport ranking

Where else the Hong Kong passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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