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New Zealand visa for South Korean citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Before flying to New Zealand, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz

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

Apply on Immigration New Zealand – NZeTA

All visa types for New Zealand

New Zealand’s ETA costs NZ$17 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 South Korea

  • Embassy of New Zealand in Seoul

    Embassy · Seoul

    정동길 21-15, 04518 서울특별시

    Today 09:00–12:00

New Zealand citizens travelling to South Korea

New ZealandSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea 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.

Before travelling from South Korea to New Zealand, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South Korean citizens can stay in New Zealand

South Korean citizens may stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to New Zealand.

How South Korean citizens apply

South Korean citizens 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 South Korea

South Korea admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

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.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in New Zealand?

South Korean citizens 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 South Korea?

South Korea admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can South Korean citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?

No; South Korean citizens 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.