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Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for the United States?

No visa, but New Zealand citizens need an electronic travel authorisation before travelling to the United States. Stays are allowed for up to 90 days. An extension is not confirmed, so plan to leave within the permitted stay.

EntryTravel authorisation required
Maximum stay90 days
ExtensionNot confirmed
Multiple entriesAllowed

KE=eTA, US=ESTA (VWP)

Electronic travel authorization required prior to travel

Official information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

Track your days in the United States automatically

VisaStay counts your days per country, warns before your stay runs out, and handles the Schengen 90/180 rule for your passport.

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Other passports visiting the United States

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