New Zealand Passport Visa-Free Countries
New Zealand
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Capital
- Wellington
- Population
- 5,324,700
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Where can the New Zealand passport go?
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Netherlands
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Visa-Free Countries for New Zealander Citizens by Region
Asia
Armenia (180 days) Brunei (30 days) China (30 days) Georgia (360 days) Hong Kong (90 days) Israel (90 days) Japan (90 days) Kazakhstan (30 days) Kyrgyzstan (60 days) Macau (90 days) Malaysia (90 days) Mongolia (30 days) Oman (90 days) Palestine Philippines (30 days) Singapore (90 days) South Korea (90 days) Taiwan (90 days) Tajikistan (30 days) Thailand (60 days) Turkey (90 days) United Arab Emirates (30 days) Uzbekistan (30 days)
Europe
Albania (90 days) Andorra (90 days) Austria (90 days) Belarus (30 days) Belgium (90 days) Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days) Bulgaria (90 days) Croatia (90 days) Cyprus (90 days) Czechia (90 days) Denmark (90 days) Estonia (90 days) Finland (90 days) France (90 days) Germany (90 days) Greece (90 days) Hungary (90 days) Iceland (90 days) Ireland (90 days) Italy (90 days) Kosovo (90 days) Latvia (90 days) Liechtenstein (90 days) Lithuania (90 days) Luxembourg (90 days) Malta (90 days) Moldova (90 days) Monaco (90 days) Montenegro (90 days) Netherlands (90 days) North Macedonia (90 days) Norway (90 days) Poland (90 days) Portugal (90 days) Romania (90 days) San Marino (90 days) Serbia (90 days) Slovakia (90 days) Slovenia (90 days) Spain (90 days) Sweden (90 days) Switzerland (90 days) Ukraine (90 days) Vatican City (90 days)
Americas
Antigua and Barbuda (180 days) Argentina (90 days) Bahamas (90 days) Barbados (180 days) Belize Bolivia (90 days) Brazil (90 days) Chile (90 days) Colombia (90 days) Costa Rica (180 days) Dominica (180 days) Dominican Republic Ecuador (90 days) El Salvador (180 days) Grenada (90 days) Guatemala (90 days) Guyana (90 days) Haiti (90 days) Honduras (90 days) Jamaica Mexico (180 days) Nicaragua (90 days) Panama (90 days) Paraguay (90 days) Peru (180 days) Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days) Saint Lucia (42 days) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days) Uruguay (90 days) Venezuela (90 days)
Oceania
Australia Fiji (120 days) Kiribati (90 days) Micronesia (30 days) Vanuatu (120 days)
Africa
Angola (30 days) Botswana (90 days) Eswatini (30 days) Gambia (90 days) Lesotho (14 days) Malawi (30 days) Mauritius (90 days) Morocco (90 days) Namibia (90 days) Rwanda (30 days) Seychelles (90 days) South Africa (90 days) Tunisia (90 days) Zambia (90 days)
Compare With Other Passports
See how the New Zealand passport compares to other major passports worldwide.
Travel Tips for New Zealand Passport Holders
- Always check that your passport has at least 6 months validity before traveling.
- Many visa-free countries require proof of onward travel — book return flights before departure.
- Carry printed hotel reservations and sufficient funds proof for immigration checks.
- Visa on arrival destinations often require exact cash in USD or local currency.
- eVisa applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to avoid delays.
- ETAs (like US ESTA or Canadian eTA) are valid for multiple entries over 2–5 years — apply once and reuse.
New Zealand Passport Visa-Free Countries — FAQ
How many countries are visa free for New Zealand passport holders?
New Zealand passport holders can enter 116 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (39) and eTA (7) destinations, New Zealander citizens can travel to 162 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 20 are available with an eVisa.
What countries are visa free for New Zealander citizens?
Visa free countries for New Zealander citizens include Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium. See the full, up-to-date list of all 116 visa-free destinations for New Zealand passport holders above.
Which countries can New Zealander passport holders visit without a visa?
New Zealander passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 162 countries across Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.
How many countries require a visa for New Zealand passport holders?
16 countries currently require New Zealander citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.