Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens holding a passport endorsed British Citizen do not require a visa for a stay of up to six months. British citizens with passports endorsed British National (Overseas) may stay for up to three months without a visa. In all other cases, a visa is required.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is required for stays of up to three months.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australian nationals must have a valid passport for travel to New Zealand. No visa is required.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least three months beyond the period of intended stay, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.
Passport/Visa Note: Visitors must be in possession of a return ticket, documents for onward travel, and proof of sufficient funds. Visitors must hold per month of stay NZ$400, if holding evidence of pre-paid accommodation. In other cases, visitors must hold NZ$1,000 per month of stay. Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond period of stay, or for one month if country of origin has consular representation in New Zealand.