New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones. These islands form a unique bioregion inhabited by flightless birds seen nowhere else, such as kākāpō and kiwi. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 19 March 2026:
You can visit New Zealand without a visa for up to 6 months. However you do need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority ( NZeTA ).
At New Zealand border control, you will also need to show:
proof of a return or onward ticket
proof that you have enough money for your stay
Check the full criteria for visa-free entry on New Zealand Immigration.
Passport validity
To enter New Zealand, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.
If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from New Zealand, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries require at least 6 months validity on your passport. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in New Zealand
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
New Zealand's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Time
- UTC+13 to UTC+13:45
- Plugs and power
- Type I · 230 V
- Driving
- On the left
- Calling code
- +64
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Capital
- Wellington
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.