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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

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

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Malaysia vs New Zealand: passport comparison

Malaysia

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #41 · mobility 166

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168
102

countries both Malaysia and New Zealand can enter visa-free together

Malaysia + New Zealand: passport compatibility

82%

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

Where Malaysia and New Zealand travel together — by entry type:

102 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
35 access differs

Where Malaysia 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 (102)

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 Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina30 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei30 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile30 days#45 China30 days#112 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana60 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica90 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kazakhstan30 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 Macao30 days#67 Malawi30 days#127 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Mongolia30 days#125 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco90 days#121 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa90 days#97 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Taiwan30 days#79 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay30 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90 Zambia90 days#139

How the entry rule changed: Malaysia → 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 Malaysia → New Zealand rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Malaysia passport, 0 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Malaysia citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter New Zealand — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Malaysia or New Zealand?
The Malaysia passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 115. Global rank: Malaysia #41, New Zealand #28.
Where can Malaysia and New Zealand citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 102 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 Malaysia and New Zealand?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Malaysia passport ranking

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