New Zealand Visa for Chinese Citizens
Chinese citizens need a visa to visit New Zealand. The permitted stay is up to See notes. Online Visa required May enter using eGate. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Transit visa not required for passengers with an NZaTA flying to or from Australia and remaining airside for no longer than 24 hours. Visas issued with a maximum of 5-year validity period. From 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2026, Chinese tourists traveling from Australia with a valid Australian visitor, work, student or family visa will be able to travel to New Zealand for up to 3 months with an NZeTA. Transit visa not required for passengers with an NZaTA remaining airside for no longer than 24 hours. Updated July 2026.
Entry requirements
- Passport validity: 3 months beyond arrival
- Blank passport pages: 1
- Vaccinations: None required
- Return ticket: Recommended
- Proof of funds: Recommended
- Notes: Online Visa required May enter using eGate. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Transit visa not required for passengers with an NZaTA flying to or from Australia and remaining airside for no longer than 24 hours. Visas issued with a maximum of 5-year validity period. From 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2026, Chinese tourists traveling from Australia with a valid Australian visitor, work, student or family visa will be able to travel to New Zealand for up to 3 months with an NZeTA. Transit visa not required for passengers with an NZaTA remaining airside for no longer than 24 hours.
Data last verified: 2026-02-13T06:30:11.522Z
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