🇳🇿 New Zealand visa requirements
Do you need a visa for New Zealand? It depends on your nationality. 1 passports can enter New Zealand visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 57 need an eVisa or travel authorisation, and 136 must apply for a visa in advance. Find your passport below, or review New Zealand's general entry requirements.
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New Zealand entry requirements (all travellers)
| Passport validity | Valid for 3 months beyond intended departure |
| Return / onward ticket | Required |
| Proof of funds | Required NZD 1,000 per month of stay (or return ticket) |
| Travel insurance | Recommended |
| Routine vaccines | Recommended |
| Yellow fever | Required Required if arriving from endemic countries |
- NZeTA also covers the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), which is NZD 100 per person — it tripled from NZD 35 on 1 October 2024, so budget for the current amount
- Maximum stay is 3 months at a time on the NZeTA visa waiver — 6 months on a UK passport
- Hard cap most people miss: you cannot spend more than 6 months in New Zealand in any 12-month period, however many separate trips you make
- Very strict biosecurity — declare all food, soil, outdoor equipment
Passports that enter New Zealand visa-free (1)
Citizens of these countries can enter New Zealand without a visa for tourism or short stays.
eVisa / travel authorisation for New Zealand (57)
These nationalities must apply online before travelling to New Zealand.
Nationalities that need a visa for New Zealand in advance (136)
Citizens of these countries must obtain a visa from a New Zealand embassy or consulate before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs a visa to visit New Zealand?
136 nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand, while 1 can enter visa-free, 0 receive a visa on arrival and 57 apply for an eVisa or travel authorisation online. Find your nationality in the lists above for exact details.
How long must my passport be valid to enter New Zealand?
Valid for 3 months beyond intended departure.
Do I need proof of funds or a return ticket for New Zealand?
Return/onward ticket: required. Proof of funds: required (NZD 1,000 per month of stay (or return ticket)).
Is this New Zealand visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com offers general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources, last reviewed 2026-08-25. Always confirm current requirements with New Zealand's official immigration authority or nearest embassy before travel.