Visa Requirements for New Zealander Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of New Zealand
Visa Not Required
108 destinations allow visa-free entry to New Zealander citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeIndefinitelyNew Zealand citizens travelling on a New Zealand passport may be granted a Special Category Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), provided that they are not assessed as either a Behaviour-concern non-citizen or a Health-concern non-citizen.
May enter using SmartGate. - Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Belarus due to the volatile security situation caused by the Russian military action in neighbouring Ukraine and the conducting of military operations by Russian forces from Belarus. New Zealanders in Belarus should leave immediately if they judge it is safe to do so.
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any year period
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthseTA required if arriving by air.
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries)
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (in Regions of France)
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsBeginning on 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the high level of kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsEntry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeJapan lifted travel restrictions implemented on 3 April 2020 and reinstated visa-free entry effective from 11 October 2022.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysA single or multiple tourist or business e-visa for 90 days is also available.
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2025.
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (European Netherlands)
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysIssued free of charge.
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free183 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of US$25 or 25 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival.
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysE-visa also available.
E-visa holders can enter through all border points. - Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMaximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Ukraine due to Russia's invasion and ongoing military aggression.
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months. Visa also not required if holder has UK ancestry clearance visa.Adults can use ePassport gates.
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Venezuela due to the unstable political and economic situation, ongoing high levels of violent crime, the potential for violent civil unrest, and shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAlso eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Visa not required for Cook Islands and Niue residents.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 24 destinations for passport holders of New Zealand.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysNot available at all entry points.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the volatile security situation and the high threat of kidnapping, terrorism and armed banditry.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthFrom December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalNot available at all entry points.
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 daysThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq (including the Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation, the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime.
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthExtendable for 2 additional months
Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia, including Somaliland. New Zealanders currently in Somalia are advised to leave. There is a significant threat from terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and a high level of violent crime throughout the country.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysNot available at all entry points.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival7 days
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 days
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
New Zealander passport allows entry to 20 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days30 days extendable once.
Visitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
International Certificate of Vaccination required. - Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 days
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days. - Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year. - Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Iran due to the potential for violent civil unrest, the risk of arrest or detention and the volatile security situation in the region.
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Myanmar due to ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict.
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
Online Visa eligible. - South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to ongoing armed conflict, inter-ethnic violence and violent crime.
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMay apply online.
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. - Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 16 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of New Zealand.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days.
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysConditions apply
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). - Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
30 days extendable to 6 months. - Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands. - Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsStrictly tourism purposes only.
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
24 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of New Zealand. This requirement may be waived off if New Zealander citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the hostile and unpredictable security situation, high and ongoing threat of terrorism and kidnapping of foreigners.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to the Central African Republic due to the unstable security situation, activities of armed rebel groups and the high level of violent crime.
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies. - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 daysCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to ongoing conflict and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. New Zealanders currently in Libya are strongly advised to depart immediately.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Mali due to the unpredictable security situation, the threat of terrorism and risk of kidnapping and armed banditry.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredFree visa on arrival for Cook Islands and Niue residents.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to the threat of terrorism and kidnapping, the presence of armed millitants and the unpredictable security situation.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to North Korea due to extensive restrictions placed on foreigners and an uncertain security situation that can change with little warning.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Russia due to the impacts the armed conflict with Ukraine has had on commercial flight availability and access to financial services. There is also potential for the security situation to deteriorate with little warning.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the ongoing civil war and extremely dangerous security situation.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen (including the island of Socotra). The ongoing conflict and the extreme threat of terrorism and kidnapping presents a significant risk to New Zealanders in Yemen.
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