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New Zealand visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 61 can travel to New Zealand without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 137 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit New Zealand: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for New Zealand?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States eTA required –
United Kingdom eTA required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada eTA required –
Australia Visa-free –
China Visa required –
Germany eTA required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 36/46
Asia 15/50
Africa 2/54
North America 3/23
South America 4/12
Oceania 1/13

Passports that can enter New Zealand visa-free

1 passports

Passports that need an eTA for New Zealand

60 passports

Passports that need a visa for New Zealand

137 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?

It depends on your passport. 1 passports can enter New Zealand visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 60 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 137 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter New Zealand without a visa?

1 passports can enter New Zealand visa-free, including Australia.

Holding a New Zealand passport? See where the New Zealand passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of New Zealand before you book.