Visa waiver countries and territories
Passport holders of some countries and territories do not have to apply for a visa before they travel to NZ but must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
Before you travel to New Zealand
- Protect yourself from immigration scams
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
- Check if you need an NZeTA or visa
- Travellers who do not need an NZeTA
- Arriving by cruise ship
- Transiting through New Zealand to another country
- Visa waiver countries and territories
- Transit visa waiver countries
- Paying the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)
Visiting New Zealand
If you plan to visit New Zealand for a short period, you must request an NZeTA before you travel if you:
- travel on a passport from a country on the list of visa waiver countries and territories, and
- are visiting for up to 3 months — or, if you are a British citizen, up to 6 months.
Coming to New Zealand for medical help
If you are from a visa waiver country or territory, and coming to New Zealand for a medical consultation or treatment, you must apply for a visa.
Medical Treatment Visitor Visa
List of visa waiver countries and territories
The following are visa waiver countries and territories | ||||
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Andorra |
Macau (only if you have a Macau Special Administrative Region passport) |