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title: New Zealand visa for citizens of Hong Kong
description: Citizens of Hong Kong can visit New Zealand without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# New Zealand visa for citizens of Hong Kong

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit New Zealand without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Visitor visa waiver · tourist/business
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** NZ$17
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., NZ$1,000 per month)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure and you have an onward ticket.
2. **Apply for NZeTA online** — Go to the official Immigration New Zealand website or mobile app and complete the NZeTA application.
3. **Pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)** — Pay the IVL fee (currently NZ$35) as part of the NZeTA application.
4. **Submit NZeTA application** — Review and submit the form; processing may take a few minutes up to 72 hours.
5. **Receive NZeTA approval** — Approval is typically sent by email; the NZeTA is valid for up to 2 years for multiple entries.
6. **Travel to New Zealand** — Present your passport and onward ticket upon arrival; border officer may ask about funds and accommodation.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Hong Kong passport (3+ months validity beyond intended departure)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from New Zealand
- **International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) payment** (Travel): Pay online when applying for NZeTA; NZ$35 (approx. 2024)
- **NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority) application** (Travel): Apply online; approved within minutes to 72 hours
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Must have a ticket out of New Zealand to a country you can enter
- **Sufficient funds evidence (optional but recommended)** (Financial, optional): Credit card, bank statement, or cash equivalent to NZ$1,000 per month
- **Passport photo** (Identity): Uploaded digitally during NZeTA application

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** NZ$1,000 per month (recommended)
- bank statements
- credit card
- cash

Border officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds for the intended stay.

## Good to know

- The NZeTA is not a visa; you still must satisfy entry requirements on arrival.
- Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival.
- Any previous overstay or criminal conviction may lead to refusal of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Criminal record or previous deportation** — Disclose any past convictions; consider applying for a visa (not NZeTA) for assessment.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry proof of funds and a confirmed onward/return ticket.
- **Invalid passport (less than 3 months validity after departure)** — Renew passport before traveling.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for New Zealand?

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit New Zealand without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visitor visa waiver · tourist/business.

### How long can citizens of Hong Kong stay in New Zealand?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Hong Kong need for New Zealand?

Valid Hong Kong passport (3+ months validity beyond intended departure); International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) payment; NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority) application; Onward or return ticket; Passport photo; Sufficient funds evidence (optional but recommended).

### How long must my passport be valid for New Zealand?

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [immigration.govt.nz](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta)

## More

- [New Zealand visa for every passport](/visa/new-zealand)
- [Every destination for Hong Kong passport holders](/visa/passport/hong-kong)