How long can you stay in New Zealand?
Visa-free stay limits for New Zealand, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 6 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 365 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Visa required | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in New Zealand on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
NZeTA required for visa-waiver nationals.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in New Zealand?
Americans can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can British citizens stay in New Zealand?
British citizens can stay in New Zealand for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Canadians stay in New Zealand?
Canadians can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Australians stay in New Zealand?
Australians can stay in New Zealand for up to 365 days per entry without a visa.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.immigration.govt.nz
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