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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Canada 
New Zealand Canada passport holders do not need a traditional visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
No visa, but an eTA is required
- Entry requirement
- eTA required
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Canada passport holders need to do
- Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
- Travel with the same passport you used in the application.
Canada is one of 60 passports in the “eta required” group for New Zealand. See the full New Zealand visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Oceania for Canada passport holders
New Zealand is one of 7 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Canada passport, which ranks #7 worldwide with a mobility score of 161. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 13 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Fiji | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Kiribati | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Micronesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Vanuatu | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Marshall Islands | Visa on arrival | – |
 Palau | Visa on arrival | – |
 Samoa | Visa on arrival | – |
 Solomon Islands | Visa on arrival | – |
 Tonga | Visa on arrival | – |
 Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | – |
 Australia | eTA required | – |
| New Zealand | eTA required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Canada passport holders do not need a traditional visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Canada?
New Zealand passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
New Zealand visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of New Zealand before you book.