New Zealand
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of 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 mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to New Zealand
United Arab EmiratesNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
New Zealand citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates’ neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Oman admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Emirati citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Emirati 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 the United Arab Emirates?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
New Zealand citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates for up to 30 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Emirati citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates 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.