South Korea passport → New Zealand
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
South Korean passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
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.
New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
NZ41.0°S · 174.0°EPhoto: Chris275 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew Zealand for other passports
- South KoreaeTA90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for South Korean passport holders
AustraliaeTA90 days
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
South Korean passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in New Zealand?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in New Zealand?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South Korean citizens (edited 29 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of New Zealand before you travel.