New Zealand
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in New Zealand
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Wellington
Hill Street 44, 6011 Wellington
no hours on record - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Auckland
Queen Street 151, 1010 Auckland
no hours on record
British citizens travelling to New Zealand
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
New Zealand citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Ireland admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to New Zealand
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
New Zealand citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can New Zealand citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.