New Zealand visa for British citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter New Zealand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
Evisa | New Zealand e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | New Zealand visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available |
New Zealand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in New Zealand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from New Zealand.
If you are looking for New Zealand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Zealand nearest your place of residence.
- Belfast: The Embassy of New Zealand in Belfast, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- Edinburgh: The Embassy of New Zealand in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
- London: The High Commission of New Zealand in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
New Zealand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Zealand diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to New Zealand from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 220,126 | N/A |
2009 | 220,126 | 0.00% |
2010 | 236,346 | 7.37% |
2011 | 240,980 | 1.96% |
2012 | 227,077 | -5.77% |
2013 | 224,760 | -1.02% |
2014 | 236,346 | 5.15% |
2015 | 203,952 | -13.71% |
2016 | 220,976 | 8.35% |
2017 | 249,264 | 12.80% |
2018 | 237,166 | -4.85% |
2019 | 231,712 | -2.30% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
New Zealand & United Kingdom comparison
New Zealand's area is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 8.84% smaller than New Zealand.
As of May 2024, New Zealand's population is ~5.0 million people - 64,344,792 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted New Zealand & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
New Zealand | United Kingdom | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 4,980,402 | 69,325,194 | 64.3 million fewer people live in New Zealand than United Kingdom |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 72 | 222 | New Zealand has 150 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 135 | 139 | New Zealand passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 115 | 348 | New Zealand hosts 233 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to New Zealand in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting New Zealand in 2019 was approximately 231,712.
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