Visa requirements for New Zealand citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of New Zealand.
, New Zealand citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 183 countries and territories, ranking the New Zealand passport 7th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.
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Visa requirements
Country / Region Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the hostile and unpredictable security situation, high and ongoing threat of terrorism and kidnapping of foreigners. 90 days 30 days 6 months 90 days 180 days Indefinitely New Zealand citizens travelling on a New Zealand passport may be granted a Special Category Visa on arrival entitling the holder to live, work and study indefinitely (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), provided that they are not assessed as either a Behaviour-concern non-citizen or a Health-concern non-citizen. May enter using SmartGate. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days New Zealanders with a residence visa issued by the United Arab Emirates may obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Azerbaijan. They must present their valid visa or residence permit along with their passport. 3 months 14 days 30 days Not available at all entry points.Available at Shahjalal International Airport, Shah Amanat International Airport and Osmani International Airport only. 6 months 30 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Belarus due to the volatile security situation caused by the Russian military action in neighbouring Ukraine and the conducting of military operations by Russian forces from Belarus. New Zealanders in Belarus should leave immediately if they judge it is safe to do so. e-Visa can be issued for 30 days and can be used at all international checkpoints, including road and rail. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 90 days 90 days within any year period. 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the volatile security situation and the high threat of kidnapping, terrorism and armed banditry. 1 month From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. 30 days 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. Also, an eTA not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship). 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to the Central African Republic due to the unstable security situation, activities of armed rebel groups and the high level of violent crime. 90 days 30 days Visa-free from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2026. 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period 45 days 7 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the unstable security situation, ongoing armed conflict, terrorism and violent crime. 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries (except the other Nordic countries). 90 days 6 months 30 days Can be extended up to 120 days with fee 90 daysExtendable length of stay. 30 days Visa-on-arrival costs 30 USD for single entry visa (Tourism). 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 4 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (in Regions of France). 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 1 year 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 3 months The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the high level of kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days. 30 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Iran due to the potential for violent civil unrest, the risk of arrest or detention and the volatile security situation in the region. 30 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq (including the Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation, the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime. 90 days 90 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Israel due to the ongoing conflict in the middle east. Entry refused to anyone who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel." 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) 30 days 90 days Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 90 days 90 days in any calendar year period. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to North Korea due to extensive restrictions placed on foreigners and an uncertain security situation that can change with little warning. 90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. Exempted from the K-ETA requirement until 31 December 2026. 3 months 30 days A single or multiple tourist or business e-visa for 90 days is also available. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 1 month The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to the volatile security situation and the risk of the security situation deteriorating further. Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. 14 days 3 months Currently available only upon arrival at the Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to ongoing conflict and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping. New Zealanders currently in Libya are strongly advised to depart immediately. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 30 days 90 days 30 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Mali due to the unpredictable security situation, the threat of terrorism and risk of kidnapping and armed banditry. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 180 days 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar year for tourism 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. 90 days 3 months 30 days Travelers must pay a fee of 190 USD upon entry. 30 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Myanmar due to ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict. 3 months / 90 days Free visa on arrival for Cook Islands and Niue residents. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (European Netherlands). The country launched the electronic visa portal in March 2026. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to the threat of terrorism and kidnapping, the presence of armed militants and the unpredictable security situation. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 14 days / 3 months Issued free of charge. 3 months 30 days 90 days 60 days Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Russia due to the impacts the armed conflict with Ukraine has had on commercial flight availability and access to financial services. There is also potential for the security situation to deteriorate with little warning. 30 days Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda. 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 3 months 3 months / 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months 30 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia, including Somaliland due to significant threat from terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and a high level of violent crime throughout the country. New Zealanders currently in Somalia are advised to leave. 90 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to ongoing armed conflict, inter-ethnic violence and violent crime. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Free of charge The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, terrorism and kidnapping. New Zealanders who travel to Sudan against our advice should make sure they have appropriate security measures in place. You should also have a plan for departure if the security situation deteriorates. Khartoum International Airport is closed and options for leaving Sudan are extremely limited. There may be ongoing disruptions to critical infrastructure and essential services. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the ongoing civil war and extremely dangerous security situation. 30 days / 60 days e-Visa also available. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. 90 days 60 days 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. 15 days 31 days 90 days 3 months 90 days 1 month 3 months Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. 90 days The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Ukraine due to Russia's invasion and ongoing military aggression. 90 days and Crown dependencies 6 months Visa also not required if holder has UK ancestry clearance visa.