Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · Saudi ArabiaPassport Atlas
New Zealand passport to Saudi Arabia
New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — New Zealand is one of them.
- New Zealand passports get “On arrival” at 36 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Saudi Arabia passports also enter New Zealand without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Saudi Arabia
Open to New Zealand passports near Saudi Arabia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
New ZealandSaudi Arabia- Typical duration
- 21.4 hours
- From
- AKL · CHC · WLG
- To
- JED · RUH · DMM
Usual hubs
Singapore · 21.7 hours
South Korea · 24.4 hours
Hong Kong · 23 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.
Saudi Arabia
Country profile
Capital
Riyadh
Population
35.3 million
Area
1,960,582 km²
Currency
Saudi riyal SAR
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
13.7 million · 2024
Migrant share
40.3%
Ethnic groups
- Arab90%
- Afro-Asian10%
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
—
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 997
Dialing code
+966
Airports
JED · RUH · DMM · MED
Highlights
- Hegra
- Masjid al-Haram
- Diriyah
- Red Sea Project
New Zealand · On arrival
FAQ
Does a New Zealand passport need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. 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?
Saudi Arabia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Saudi Arabia mission.
What about a Saudi Arabia passport entering New Zealand?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for Saudi Arabia as a visitor?
Visit Saudi eVisa：One-year multiple entry, often 90 days per stay。Apply on Visit Saudi; it is tied to the passport chip.