New Zealand passport → Canada

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Canada?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)180 days

New Zealander passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Apply on the official site: canada.ca

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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Canada at a glance

Capital: Ottawa
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)
Languages: English, French
Calling code: +1
Region: Northern America

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Canada for other passports

New ZealandeTA180 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern America for New Zealander passport holders

United StateseTA90 days

Common questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Canada?

New Zealander passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada for up to 180 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?

154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.