New Zealand
South Korea
South Korea visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to New Zealand
South KoreaNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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 South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in South Korea
New Zealand citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
North Korea requires New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, South Korean 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 South Korea?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in South Korea?
New Zealand citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter South Korea 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.