New Zealand Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
1
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
58
Total streamlined
59
Visa required in advance
139

New Zealand's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit New Zealand Visa-Free (1)

Passport holders from these countries can enter New Zealand without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for New Zealand (58)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Fees

New Zealand Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) - mobile app

    2 years (5 years for crew); stays up to 6 months in any 12-month periodofficial sourcenzeta.immigration.govt.nz ↗

    NZD 17 (~$10)

  • NZeTA - website application

    2 years (5 years for crew)official sourcenzeta.immigration.govt.nz ↗

    NZD 23 (~$14)

  • Visitor Visa (tourist, applied online)

    Multiple entry up to 6 months, or single entry up to 9 months in 18 monthsofficial sourceimmigration.govt.nz ↗

    NZD 441 (~$259)

  • Business Visitor Visa

    Up to 3 months in 1 yearofficial sourceimmigration.govt.nz ↗

    NZD 341 (~$201)

  • Transit Visa

    Transit through Auckland International Airport, up to 24 hoursofficial sourceimmigration.govt.nz ↗

    NZD 235 (~$138)

Compare official tourist-visa fees across every destination →

Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

New Zealand Transit Visa

New Zealand publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

Passing through Auckland International Airport en route to another country

up to 1 day~$141apply online

Required for nationals of transit-visa countries transiting through Auckland Airport (max 24 hours in the transit area). Fee from NZD 235; processing 80% within 4 days. Not needed if you hold a valid NZeTA or NZ visa.

Apply here ↗

FAQ

New Zealand Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter New Zealand visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit New Zealand without a visa?

1 country can visit New Zealand without a visa in 2026, including: Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to New Zealand.

How do I apply for a New Zealand tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to New Zealand, you typically need to apply at a New Zealand embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in New Zealand without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in New Zealand varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

New Zealand Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step New Zealand visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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