To enter New Zealand you must have a passport valid for 3 months after the date of your intended departure.
You must also be carrying an onward/return ticket to a country you have permission to enter.
Passport holders from the following countries do not need to apply for visas or visitor permits, and may visit New Zealand for up to 3 months:
Andorra Hungary Oman
Argentina Iceland Portugal
Austria Ireland Qatar
Bahrain Israel San Marino
Belgium Italy Saudi Arabia
Brazil Japan Singapore
Brunei Korea (South) Slovenia
Canada Kuwait South Africa
Chile Liechtenstein Spain
Czech Republic Luxembourg Sweden
Denmark Malaysia Switzerland
Finland Malta United Arab Emirates (UAE)
France Mexico Uruguay
Germany Monaco USA
Greece Norway Vatican City
Hong Kong Netherlands British Citizens and passport holders are entitled to enter New Zealand for up to 6 months and do not require a visa or visitor's permit.
Citizens of Australia are also exempt from having to obtain visitor permits when holidaying in New Zealand.
Visa Requirements
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