New Zealand
Japan
Japan visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Japan, 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 nz.emb-japan.go.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to New Zealand
JapanNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Japan
New Zealand citizens may stay in Japan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Japan?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Japan 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.