New Zealand Visa Requirements

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.