New Zealand visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting New Zealand for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter New Zealand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | New Zealand e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | New Zealand visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
New Zealand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of New Zealand nearest your place of residence.
- Atlanta: The Embassy of New Zealand in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Sacramento: The Embassy of New Zealand in Sacramento, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Diego: The Embassy of New Zealand in San Diego, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Seattle: The Embassy of New Zealand in Seattle, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Washington: The Embassy of New Zealand in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Embassy of New Zealand in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate of New Zealand in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of New Zealand in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Honolulu: The Consulate General of New Zealand in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of New Zealand in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
New Zealand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest New Zealand diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to New Zealand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 371,637 | N/A |
| 2009 | 375,317 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 382,676 | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 349,560 | -8.65% |
| 2012 | 378,996 | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 382,676 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 386,355 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 243,104 | -37.08% |
| 2016 | 291,392 | 19.86% |
| 2017 | 330,128 | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 352,074 | 6.65% |
| 2019 | 367,958 | 4.51% |
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 States comparison
New Zealand's area is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 34.74 times bigger than New Zealand.
As of November 2025, New Zealand's population is ~5.0 million people - 335,747,285 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted New Zealand & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| New Zealand | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,019,944 | 340,767,229 | 335.7 million fewer people live in New Zealand than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 72 | 273 | New Zealand has 201 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 134 | New Zealand passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 115 | 1147 | New Zealand hosts 1032 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to New Zealand in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting New Zealand in 2019 was approximately 367,958.
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