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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of New Zealand can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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New Zealand vs Taiwan: passport comparison

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2
72

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

New Zealand + Taiwan: passport compatibility

70%

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

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

72 both visa-free
27 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
59 access differs

Where New Zealand and Taiwan 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 (72)

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

Only Taiwan is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: New Zealand → Taiwan

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

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

4rule changes for the New Zealand passport, 2 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 →

Taiwan: good to know

Taipei

Capital

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Currency

Taipei Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+886

Calling code

Where else New Zealand goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Taiwan

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Citizens of New Zealand can visit Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Taiwan without a visa?
New Zealand passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — New Zealand or Taiwan?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: New Zealand #28, Taiwan #79.
Where can New Zealand and Taiwan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 72 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Taiwan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between New Zealand and Taiwan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

New Zealand passport ranking

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