United Kingdom
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
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
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 United Kingdom
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- Consulate General of New Zealand in Belfast Today 09:00–17:00
- Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Glasgow
39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT
- Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Edinburgh
Torphichen Street 40, EH3 8JB Edinburgh
- Honorary Consulate of New Zealand in Belfast
Glendinning House, 6 Murray Street, Belfast BT1 6DN
New Zealand citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
New ZealandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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.
British 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 British citizens can stay in New Zealand
British citizens may stay in New Zealand for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to New Zealand.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can British citizens stay in New Zealand?
British citizens can stay in New Zealand for up to 180 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 United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, New Zealand citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can British citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; British 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.