China
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
- Fee
- NZ$441
- Processing time
- 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March)
All visa types for New Zealand
For the tourist visa, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18.
New Zealand missions in China
- Embassy of New Zealand in Beijing
No. 1 Ritan Dongerjie, (1 Ritan East 2nd Street), Chaoyang District, 100600, Beijing
Today · Closed - Consulate General of New Zealand in Shanghai
2801-2802A & 2806B-2810, Corporate Avenue 5150 Hu Bin Road, Huangpu District 200021, Shanghai
Today · Closed -
- Consulate General of New Zealand in Chengdu
人民南路二段 - Section 2 Renmin Road South 1, 610016 Chengdu
All missions of New Zealand in China
New Zealand has 4 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
New Zealand citizens travelling to China
New ZealandChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to New Zealand, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in New Zealand
How long Chinese citizens may stay in New Zealand is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the New Zealand embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens travelling to China
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Chinese citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Where is the New Zealand embassy in China?
The New Zealand embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
How much does the New Zealand tourist visa cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March).
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for China?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Chinese citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for New Zealand obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.