Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Japan passport to New Zealand

Japan passport holders don't need a visa for New Zealand, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • New Zealand lets 61 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is one of them.
  • Japan passports get “eTA” at 11 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: New Zealand passports also enter Japan without a prior visa.

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Open to Japan passports near New Zealand

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Direct flights

JapanJapanNew ZealandNew Zealand
Typical duration
11.2 hours
From
NRT
To
AKL

Airlines All Nippon Airways, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Japan

Country profile

Capital

Tokyo

Population

123.3 million

Area

377,835 km²

Currency

Japanese yen JPY

Languages

Japanese

Time zone

UTC+09:00

Foreign-born

3.4 million · 2024

Migrant share

2.8%

Ethnic groups · 2022

  • Japanese97.5%
  • other1.2%
  • Chinese0.6%
  • Vietnam0.4%
  • South Korean0.3%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

New Zealand

Country profile

Capital

Wellington

Population

5.3 million

Area

268,680 km²

Currency

New Zealand dollar NZD

Languages

English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language

Time zone

UTC+13:00–UTC+13:45

Foreign-born

1.5 million · 2024

Migrant share

28.2%

Ethnic groups · 2018

  • European64.1%
  • Maori16.5%
  • other13.7%
  • Chinese4.9%
  • Indian4.7%
  • Samoan3.9%
  • Other7.5%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type I

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 111 · Ambulance 111

Dialing code

+64

Airports

AKL · CHC · WLG · ZQN

Highlights

  • Milford Sound
  • Hobbiton
  • Rotorua
  • Queenstown

Japan · eTA

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FAQ

Does a Japan passport need a visa for New Zealand?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

New Zealand typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a New Zealand mission.

What about a New Zealand passport entering Japan?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

How do you apply for New Zealand as a visitor?

Visitor visa / NZeTA：Often 3, 6 or 9 months。Visa-waiver passports get NZeTA and the IVL; others file a visitor visa.

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