If staying in New Zealand for three months or less, passport holders of certain countries do not require New Zealand visas to enter New Zealand.
These countries are:
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong*
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea (South)
Kuwait
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Portugal**
Qatar
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Tuvalu
United Arab Emirates
United States of America***
Uruguay
Vatican City
(Updated September 3, 2004)
FOOTNOTES
* Residents of Hong Kong traveling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or British National (Overseas) passports.
** Portuguese passport holders must also have the right to live permanently in Portugal.
*** Includes US nationals.
RULES MAY CHANGE
Visa and visitor requirements may change from time to time, so be sure to check fully with a New Zealand embassy or consulate or with your travel agent who should know current requirements.
