New Zealand
China
China visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nz.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to New Zealand
ChinaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from New Zealand to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in China
New Zealand citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan admit New Zealand citizens visa-free. Afghanistan, North Korea and Russia require New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for China?
New Zealand citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in China?
New Zealand citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.