Japanese visa for New Zealand citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
Evisa | Japan e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The Embassy of Japan in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 39 minutes)
- Auckland: The Consulate General of Japan in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 39 minutes)
- Christchurch: The Consular office of Japan in Christchurch, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 39 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 51,378 | N/A |
2009 | 48,907 | -4.81% |
2010 | 51,872 | 6.06% |
2011 | 48,907 | -5.72% |
2012 | 48,413 | -1.01% |
2013 | 47,425 | -2.04% |
2014 | 47,425 | 0.00% |
2015 | 49,402 | 4.17% |
2016 | 51,872 | 5.00% |
2017 | 51,872 | 0.00% |
2018 | 50,390 | -2.86% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & New Zealand comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 38.45% smaller than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 119,978,341 more people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Japan & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Japan | New Zealand | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 4,980,402 | 120.0 million more people live in Japan than New Zealand |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 72 | Japan has 175 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 135 | Japan passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 115 | Japanese hosts 306 more foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 50,390.
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Useful Information
- Tokyo to Wellington: 8536.52 km (5304.35 mi)
- Travel time: 17 hours 47 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024