Q: Do I need a Visa?

A: Everyone travelling to New Zealand requires a Visa. There are however some exceptions as people from some countries don't need a visa to enter New Zealand.

If you are visiting for three months or less and are from a country in the list below, the so-called Visa Free Countries, you will not need a visa.

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belguim, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia*, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong**, Hungary,  Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia*, Liechtenstein, Lithuania*, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman,  Poland, Portugal***, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia,  South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UA Emirates, United States of America****, Uruguay,    Vatican City    

* Visa waiver does not apply to people travelling on non-citizen's passports issued by these countries. 

** Residents of Hong Kong travelling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or British National (Overseas) passports. 

*** Portuguese passport holders must also have the right to live permanently in Portugal. 

**** Including nationals of the USA. United Kingdom and AustraliaBritish citizens and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the UK can visit for up to six months without a visa. 

Australian citizens and holders of a current resident return visa issued by the Commonwealth of Australia do not need a visa.

For more detailed information please contact TNC .