Thailand
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
- Fee
- NZ$441
- Processing time
- 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March)
All visa types for New Zealand
For the tourist visa, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18.
New Zealand missions in Thailand
- Embassy of New Zealand in Bangkok
M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, 10330, Bangkok
Today 08:30–11:30, 13:00–14:30
New Zealand has 1 mission in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Thailand
New ZealandThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand 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.
Thai citizens 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 Thai citizens can stay in New Zealand
How long Thai citizens may stay in New Zealand is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the New Zealand embassy in Bangkok, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Thailand
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the New Zealand embassy in Thailand?
The New Zealand embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok.
How much does the New Zealand tourist visa cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March).
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need a visa for New Zealand obtained in advance.
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.