Entry Requirements

A passport is required for all entering visitors, and it must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date from New Zealand. If you lose yours, visit the nearest consulate of your native country as soon as possible for a replacement.

Visas are not required for stays shorter than 3 months (as long as you don’t plan to study, work, or undergo medical treatment) if you’re a citizen of one of the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (if you’re traveling with a Special Administrative passport or if you hold a British national passport), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Nauru, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal (Portuguese passport holders must have the right to live permanently in Portugal), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States, and Uruguay. British citizens are allowed a 6-month stay without a visa.

You must also have the following items before entering New Zealand: a confirmed round-trip or outward-bound ticket; enough money for your designated stay (NZ$1,000/US$550 per person per month; credit cards are accepted); and the necessary documents to enter the country from which you came or the next country on your itinerary.