Seychelles
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for citizens of the Seychelles
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Seychelles 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.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which New Zealand visa?
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens)
- Fee
- NZ$17
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
All visa types for New Zealand
For the ETA, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: Allow up to 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens).
Where to apply in Seychelles
New Zealand has no embassy or consulate in Seychelles on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
New Zealand citizens travelling to the Seychelles
New ZealandSeychelles Visa-free, 90 days Seychelles visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- 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.
Citizens of the Seychelles planning a trip to New Zealand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Seychelles can stay in New Zealand
Citizens of the Seychelles may stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to New Zealand.
How citizens of the Seychelles apply
Citizens of the Seychelles apply for the ETA for New Zealand online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
New Zealand citizens travelling to the Seychelles
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the Seychelles, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Seychelles need a visa for New Zealand?
Citizens of the Seychelles 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.
How long can citizens of the Seychelles stay in New Zealand?
Citizens of the Seychelles can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the New Zealand ETA cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17 for the ETA. Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for the Seychelles, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Seychelles enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; citizens of the Seychelles need an ETA for New Zealand.
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.