The New Zealand passport visa free countries list for April comprises 183 destinations, including strategic the UK, Japan, the USA, and Schengen countries.
New Zealand’s passport ranks 35th in the world for visa free access, according to the Global Citizen Solutions Global Passport Index. New Zealand citizens can travel without visas, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or through eTA access.
The guide provides a list of all the countries allowing visa free entry to New Zealand passport holders.
Visa Free Countries for New Zealand Citizens: Key Takeaways
New Zealand Passport Ranking Overview
According to the 2025 Global Passport Index, New Zealand’s passport power ranks among the highest worldwide. New Zealand citizens can visit 183 countries without a regular visa.
New Zealand Passport Rankings
What are the visa free countries for New Zealand passport holders?
As of April , New Zealanders can travel to 122 countries visa free. These include Brazil and Costa Rica in the Americas, South Africa and Botswana in Africa, and China and Japan in Asia, as well as all EU countries.
Emirados Árabes Unidos
Antígua e Barbuda
Albania
Armenia
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Belgium
Bulgaria
Brunei
Bolivia
Brasil
Bahamas
Botswana
Canadá
Suíça
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Chipre
Czechia
Germany
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Estonia
Espanha
Finland
Fiji
Federated States of Micronesia
France
Granada
Georgia
Gambia
Grécia
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Croatia
Haiti
Hungria
Ireland
Iceland
Itália
Japan
Kyrgyzstan
Kiribati
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Kazakhstan
Saint Lucia
Liechtenstein
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Letónia
Morocco
Moldova
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Mongolia
Malta
Mauritius
Malawi
Mexico
Malaysia
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
Panamá
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Paraguai
Qatar
Romania
Sérvia
Rwanda
Sweden
Singapura
Slovenia
Slovakia
Suriname
El Salvador
Eswatini
Thailand
Tunisia
Turquia
Ukraine
United States
Uruguai
Uzbekistan
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Venezuela
Vanuatu
South Africa
Zambia
Andorra
Australia
Belize
Hong Kong
Jamaica
Mónaco
Macau
Palestine
San Marino
Taiwan
KosovoWhat countries provide visa on arrival for New Zealand passport holders?
New Zealand passport holders have visa on arrival access to 16 countries as of April . Countries that offer an online visa do not require New Zealand citizens to apply for a visa or obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) before travel. Visa on arrival countries include Cape Verde, Kuwait, and the Marshall Islands.
Bangladesh
Cape Verde
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Comoros
Lebanon
Liberia
Marshall Islands
Maldives
Palau
Ilhas Salomão
Senegal
East Timor
Tonga
Tuvalu
SamoaWhich countries require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for New Zealand citizens?
As of April , New Zealand passport holders can request electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter seven countries. eTA access allows New Zealand citizens to enter destinations, such as South Korea via k-eta.go.kr and the United Kingdom via gov.uk/eta.
Reino Unido
Israel
Kenya
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Papua New Guinea
SeychellesWhich countries offer eVisa for New Zealand passport holders?
As of April 2026, New Zealand citizens are issued electronic visas (eVisas) to 48 countries. eVisa countries for New Zealand passport holders include Azerbaijan, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia.
Azerbaijan
Burkina Faso
Bahrain
Burundi
Benin
Bhutan
Belarus
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Cuba
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
India
Iraq
Iran
Jordan
Cambodia
Kuwait
Laos
Libya
Madagascar
Myanmar
Mauritania
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sao Tome and Principe
Syria
Chad
Togo
Tajikistan
Trinidad and Tobago
Tanzania
Uganda
Vietnam
ZimbabweWhich countries require a visa for New Zealand passport holders?
13 countries require New Zealand citizens to get a regular tourist visa as of April . New Zealanders must apply for a visa before traveling. Visa-required countries for New Zealand passport holders may require information about travel plans, including a hotel reservation confirmation and a return ticket. These countries include Russia, Ghana, and Nauru.
Afghanistan
Central African Republic
Republic of the Congo
Algeria
Eritrea
Ghana
Mali
Niger
Nauru
Russia
Sudan
Turkmenistan
YemenVisa Free Destinations by Area
Europe: All EU Schengen Area states are on the New Zealand visa free countries list for . New Zealanders can visit the Schengen zone for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. European Union countries outside the Schengen Area–Ireland and Cyprus–and European countries outside the EU, such as the UK, Türkiye, North Macedonia, and Georgia, also allow visa free entry to New Zealand citizens.
North America: The New Zealand government has a visa waiver agreement with the United States and Canada, which both allow entry for New Zealand passport holders with electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Asia: Obtaining New Zealand citizenship facilitates access to most key economies in Asia, including China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Oceania: New Zealand citizens enjoy visa free privileges across Oceania through longstanding historical ties. This includes freedom movement in Australia and visa free travel to Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.
Middle East: Most Middle Eastern countries allow visa free travel for New Zealand citizens, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan. The New Zealand Golden Visa for Indians allows Indian passport holders to obtain a UAE visa on arrival based on holding a New Zealand residence permit.
Africa: New Zealand passport holders enjoy visa free entry to many countries in Africa, including popular destinations, such as Nigeria, Cape Verde, South Africa, and Kenya.
Non-independent, disputed, or controlled territories: Holders of New Zealand citiznship can access several such territories without a visa. Some destinations include those linked to the following countries:
- British Overseas Territories: The Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Bermuda, and the British Virgin Islands.
- Overseas France: French Guiana, Réunion, French Polynesia, and New Caledonia.
- Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Bonaire.
New Zealand’s dependent and associated territories also allow visa free entry, including the Cook Islands and Niue. Visa free travel is also possible to destinations such as Macau, Kosovo, and Palestine, despite their autonomous or disputed status.
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