New Zealand
Canada
Canada visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at newzealand.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in New Zealand
- High Commission of Canada in Wellington
The Terrace 125, 6011 Wellington
Canadian citizens travelling to New Zealand
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Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Canada
New Zealand citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The rule is the same in both directions between New Zealand and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Canada?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Canada?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Canadian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.