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Do South Korean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

ETA required

You need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). South Korean citizens don’t need a full visa for New Zealand, but must get online approval before travelling.

Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.

How to get permission to enter

  1. Apply online on the official government website before you book or fly.
  2. The authorisation is linked to your passport — travel with the same passport you applied with.
  3. Most decisions arrive within minutes to a few days; apply at least a week ahead.

More destinations for South Korea passport holders

All South Korea passport visa requirements →

Other passports travelling to New Zealand

Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.

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