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New Zealand visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for New Zealand? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Australia and New Zealand | Continent: Oceania

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1Visa-free
60eVisa
0Visa on arrival
137Visa required

New Zealand entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 1 can enter New Zealand visa-free and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 60 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 137 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

1 of 198 passports can travel to New Zealand without arranging anything before departure.

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New Zealand entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for New Zealand
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaVisa-free
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazileVisa
PhilippinesVisa required

New Zealand visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for New Zealand.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00252
Asia001635
Europe003510
North America00320
Oceania10012
South America0048

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 1
eVisa 60
Visa required 137

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 1 can enter visa-free, 60 need an eVisa and 137 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter New Zealand without a visa?

1 passports have visa-free access to New Zealand, including Australia.

Does New Zealand offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in New Zealand. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a New Zealand eVisa online?

60 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for New Zealand. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Pacific passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

Of 13 passports from Oceania, 1 can enter New Zealand visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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