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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

e-Visa / ETA

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

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New Zealand vs Pakistan: passport comparison

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168

Pakistan

10

visa-free countries

Global rank: #194 · mobility 62.8
9

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

New Zealand + Pakistan: passport compatibility

32%

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

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

9 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
133 access differs

Where New Zealand and Pakistan 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 (9)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 180 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Micronesia 30 days #89
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Pakistan is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: New Zealand → Pakistan

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

eased
Before
ETA
July 2024
Now
e-visa
June 2026
2
passports for which Pakistan changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

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

Pakistan: good to know

Islamabad

Capital

Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

Currency

Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5)

Time zone

+92

Calling code

Where else New Zealand goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Pakistan

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 New Zealand citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Pakistan — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — New Zealand or Pakistan?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 10. Global rank: New Zealand #28, Pakistan #194.
Where can New Zealand and Pakistan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Pakistan?
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 New Zealand and Pakistan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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