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New Zealand visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand requires Turkish 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 nzembassy.com
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)
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 3 months in any 1 year
- Student visa Maximum stay: Up to 4 years, linked to the course
- Work visa Maximum stay: Up to 3 years: 3 years for master’s or doctoral study of 30+ weeks; otherwise equal to the study period
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 Turkey
New Zealand has 1 mission in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Turkey
New ZealandTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Turkish 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in New Zealand
How long Turkish citizens may stay in New Zealand is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the New Zealand embassy in Ankara, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Turkey
New Zealand citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the New Zealand embassy in Turkey?
The New Zealand embassy in Turkey is in Ankara.
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 Turkey?
New Zealand citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.