Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · IcelandPassport Atlas
New Zealand passport to Iceland
Yes — New Zealand passport holders can visit Iceland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Iceland lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — New Zealand is one of them.
- New Zealand passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Iceland passports also enter New Zealand without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Iceland
Open to New Zealand passports near Iceland
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
New ZealandIceland- Typical duration
- 23 hours
- From
- AKL · CHC · WLG
- To
- KEF · RKV · AEY
Usual hubs
United States · 24.9 hours
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.
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.
Iceland
Country profile
Capital
Reykjavik
Population
391,810
Area
103,000 km²
Currency
Icelandic króna ISK
Languages
Icelandic
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
98,818 · 2024
Migrant share
25.1%
Ethnic groups · 2024
- Icelandic78.7%
- other13.5%
- Polish5.8%
- Danish1%
- Ukrainian1%
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 C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+354
Airports
KEF · RKV · AEY · EGS
Highlights
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Jökulsárlón
- Hallgrímskirkja
New Zealand · Visa free
FAQ
Does a New Zealand passport need a visa for Iceland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. 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?
Iceland typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Iceland mission.
What about a Iceland passport entering New Zealand?
The reverse result is “eTA”.