New Zealand passport → Ireland
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Visa-free entry90 days
New Zealander passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Official entry rules: irishimmigration.ie
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ireland for other passports
- New ZealandVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Europe for New Zealander passport holders
Common questions
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Ireland?
New Zealander passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Ireland?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?
154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.