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Germany visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at wellington.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in New Zealand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 498 | 487 | 7 | 1.4% | 99.4% |
| 2024 | 525 | 493 | 27 | 5.2% | 98.8% |
| 2025 | 497 | 437 | 45 | 9.3% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in New Zealand (Wellington) received 497 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 437. The refusal rate was 9.3%. The refusal rate rose by 4.1 points from 5.2% in 2024. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (525).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.6% of the applications lodged in New Zealand that year, from 0.5% at the consulates of France to 9.0% at those of the Netherlands. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in New Zealand.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in New Zealand, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to New Zealand
GermanyNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from New Zealand to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Germany
New Zealand citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of New Zealand citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to New Zealand
German citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Germany?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
German citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.