🇳🇿New Zealand Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Oceania· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for New Zealand?
It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 1 enter New Zealand visa-free, 60 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 136 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
1
nationalities
E-visa
60
nationalities
Consular visa
136
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Transit visa for New Zealand
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- 24 hours
- Fee:
- 235 NZD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (legislation.govt.nz), read on .
Pick your nationality to see the rule
Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.
- Online filing for nationalities eligible for an e-visa or visa on arrival
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
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Online arrival form
New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD). A mandatory formality, separate from the visa.
- When:
- Within 24 hours before departure.
- Who:
- All travellers arriving by air or sea, cruises included.
A paper form remains available for travellers who cannot complete it online.
Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (travellerdeclaration.govt.nz)
Checked on · source: customs.govt.nz
New Zealand visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime New Zealand applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa required
- TunisiaVisa required
- SpainE-visaStay: 90 days
- United KingdomE-visaStay: 90 days
- United StatesE-visaStay: 90 days
- SenegalVisa required
- GermanyE-visaStay: 90 days
- MoroccoVisa required
- SwitzerlandE-visaStay: 90 days
- GuineaVisa required
- DenmarkE-visaStay: 90 days
- SwedenE-visaStay: 90 days
- Côte d'IvoireVisa required
- CameroonVisa required
- AlgeriaVisa required
- TogoVisa required
- BeninVisa required
- Burkina FasoVisa required
- NigeriaVisa required
- MaliVisa required
New Zealand visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category New Zealand publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 3 months | Portal | |||
| New Zealand NZeTA | Short stay | 2 years (90 days per stay) | 117 NZD | Up to 72 hours | Portal | |
| Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | Work | Permanent | 6,450 NZD | 12 months | Multiple | Portal |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | Work | 5 years | 1,540 NZD | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Post-Study Work Visa | Work | 3 years | 1,670 NZD | 40 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Specific Purpose or Event visa | Work | Up to 3 years | 1,455 NZD | 40 days | Portal | |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of study | 850 NZD | 40 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Partner of New Zealander visa | Family | 2 years (then permanent) | 5,360 NZD | 12 months | Portal | |
| Parent Resident Visa | Family | Permanent | 5,810 NZD | 24 months | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 12 months (UK 23 months) | 770 NZD | 30 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Active Investor Plus Visa | Investor | 4 years (then permanent) | 27,470 NZD | 6 months | Multiple | Portal |
| Medical treatment visa | Medical | 3 months | 341 NZD | 14 days | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 24 hours | 235 NZD | 14 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Wellington
Population
5,287,500
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD $)
Languages
English, Māori
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+64
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Area
269,652 km²
Government
Parliamentary democracy
National day
6 February - Waitangi Day
Internet domain
.nz
About
New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean consisting of two main islands. It is renowned for its stunning landscapes, unique biodiversity, and commitment to renewable energy. The country is a stable parliamentary democracy with a developed economy.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
- Take standard precautions
Terrorism(Low)
- Low threat, general vigilance recommended
Transport
- Respect speed limits, do not drive tired
Natural risks(Earthquakes, volcanoes, and extreme weather conditions possible)
- Follow official alerts, prepare an emergency kit
Health(Excellent public and private healthcare system)
- Standard recommended vaccines, travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register your trip with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Check road conditions
- Protect your belongings
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Auckland · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
safe
Not customary, service included
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Car rental (DiscoverCars)
Compare local rental companies, free cancellation on most offers.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to New Zealand?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for New Zealand across 197 nationalities: 1 visa-free, 60 with an e-visa, 136 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a New Zealand visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 117 NZD (New Zealand NZeTA). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for New Zealand?▾
New Zealand issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 24 hours. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to New Zealand?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall high safety level, very safe country for travelers.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in New Zealand?▾
The official currency is New Zealand dollar (NZD $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of New Zealand?▾
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. The main spoken languages are: English, Māori.
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