New Zealand Visa for Chinese citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a China passport, New Zealand is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Chinese travellers can complete the whole New Zealand application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
start at US$90.00
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
730 days
Can Chinese citizens get a New Zealand eVisa?
New Zealand grants online eligibility to Chinese citizens across 1 visa option such as Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 2 years). New Zealand currently supports Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 730 days. Government fees start at US$90.00. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.
New Zealand visa options for Chinese citizens
Multiple Entries for 2 years
Duration
730 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$90.00
Multiple Entries for 2 years
Duration
730 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$90.00
Multiple Entries for 2 years
Duration
730 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$90.00
Documents and tips for Chinese travellers
Chinese passports generally need at least six months of validity and blank pages; verify both, as these are common refusal triggers. Fees are charged in US dollars; Chinese applicants should use a card enabled for international payments, as domestic-only cards may be declined. The most common avoidable mistake for Chinese citizens: using a payment method that is not enabled for international transactions, which interrupts the application midway.
- Enter your name in Latin letters exactly as printed in your Chinese passport.
- Ensure your payment card works for international USD transactions before you start.
- Have your itinerary and accommodation details ready, as additional evidence is more commonly requested.
New Zealand visa FAQ for Chinese citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official New Zealand immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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