New Zealand Visa for UK citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a United Kingdom passport, New Zealand is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. British 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 UK citizens get a New Zealand eVisa?
New Zealand grants online eligibility to UK citizens across 2 visa options such as Business Evisa (Multiple Entries for 2 years), Transit 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 UK 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
Documents and tips for British travellers
British Citizen passports are the relevant document here; make sure yours is the full 10-year adult passport and has the validity buffer the destination requires beyond your stay. Fees are typically billed in US dollars, so British applicants may see a small card conversion from GBP at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for UK citizens: booking flights first and assuming entry rules match the EU — UK passport holders should confirm the eVisa requirement separately for each destination.
- Enter your details exactly as shown on the photo page of your British Citizen passport.
- Post-Brexit rules mean some routes that were once seamless for UK travellers now require an eVisa or travel authorisation — confirm before you book.
- If you hold a British National (Overseas) or other British status, your eligibility can differ from a standard British Citizen.
New Zealand visa FAQ for UK citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official New Zealand immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
Visa research & content review
The United eVisa Editorial Team compiles visa requirements, government fees, and processing details from official immigration sources and our destination database, then reviews each page for accuracy and updates it as rules change.