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🇰🇷 South Korea to New Zealand: visa and entry requirements 🇳🇿

e-VisaOrdinary passport

e-Visa · NZeTA required before travel; visitor visa granted at the border for up to 3 months per visit, with no more than 6 months in 12 months · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders are on New Zealand's visa-waiver list but must obtain an NZeTA before travel unless an exemption applies. The NZeTA is normally valid for two years and supports multiple journeys; entry permission may grant a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa for up to three months per visit, while total presence is limited to six months in any 12-month period. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after planned departure, and travellers must show funds and onward travel.

Current statuse-Visa
Applies toOrdinary passport
Max stayNZeTA required before travel; visitor visa granted at the border for up to 3 months per visit, with no more than 6 months in 12 months · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders are on New Zealand's visa-waiver list but must obtain an NZeTA before travel unless an exemption applies. The NZeTA is normally valid for two years and supports multiple journeys; entry permission may grant a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa for up to three months per visit, while total presence is limited to six months in any 12-month period. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after planned departure, and travellers must show funds and onward travel.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
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Route Brief

Central route brief

Current tourism rule for South Korea ordinary passport holders traveling to New Zealand: e-Visa · NZeTA required before travel; visitor visa granted at the border for up to 3 months per visit, with no more than 6 months in 12 months · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders are on New Zealand's visa-waiver list but must obtain an NZeTA before travel unless an exemption applies. The NZeTA is normally valid for two years and supports multiple journeys; entry permission may grant a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa for up to three months per visit, while total presence is limited to six months in any 12-month period. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after planned departure, and travellers must show funds and onward travel..

Rule history

Direct routes

Central travel-route documents

Seoul → Auckland

FAQ

Common questions about South Korea to New Zealand

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as e-Visa · NZeTA required before travel; visitor visa granted at the border for up to 3 months per visit, with no more than 6 months in 12 months · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders are on New Zealand's visa-waiver list but must obtain an NZeTA before travel unless an exemption applies. The NZeTA is normally valid for two years and supports multiple journeys; entry permission may grant a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa for up to three months per visit, while total presence is limited to six months in any 12-month period. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after planned departure, and travellers must show funds and onward travel.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to New Zealand without a visa?

The current tourism policy is not modeled as unconditional visa-free entry: e-Visa · NZeTA required before travel; visitor visa granted at the border for up to 3 months per visit, with no more than 6 months in 12 months · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders are on New Zealand's visa-waiver list but must obtain an NZeTA before travel unless an exemption applies. The NZeTA is normally valid for two years and supports multiple journeys; entry permission may grant a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa for up to three months per visit, while total presence is limited to six months in any 12-month period. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after planned departure, and travellers must show funds and onward travel..

How long can I stay in New Zealand?

e-Visa · NZeTA required before travel; visitor visa granted at the border for up to 3 months per visit, with no more than 6 months in 12 months · Republic of Korea ordinary-passport holders are on New Zealand's visa-waiver list but must obtain an NZeTA before travel unless an exemption applies. The NZeTA is normally valid for two years and supports multiple journeys; entry permission may grant a Visa Waiver Visitor Visa for up to three months per visit, while total presence is limited to six months in any 12-month period. The passport must remain valid for at least three months after planned departure, and travellers must show funds and onward travel.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.