List of visa waiver countries and territories
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia (citizens only)
Finland
France
Germany
Greece (only for Greek passports issued on and after 1 Jan 2006)
Hong Kong (residents with HKSAR or British National–Overseas passports)
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea, South
Kuwait
Latvia (citizens only)
Liechtenstein
Lithuania (citizens only)
Luxembourg
Macau (Macau SAR passport holders)
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Poland
Portugal (residents with permanent right to live)
Qatar
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (with Taiwan passports)
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom (UK)
United States of America (USA)
Uruguay
Vatican City
If you are required to apply for a visa, read on below.
Visitor visa requirements
To be granted a visitor visa, applicants must:
- Meet the requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa and bona fide applicants
- Meet the health and character requirements
- Meet the funds or sponsorship requirements
- Meet the onward travel requirements, if relevant
- Be coming to New Zealand for a lawful purpose
Lawful purpose involves:
- Holidaying
- Sightseeing
- Family and social visits
- Amateur sport
- Business consultation
- Medical treatment
