How long can you stay in New Zealand with a British passport?

With a British passport, the permitted stay in New Zealand is up to 180 days under the “electronic authorisation (eta)” regime. Checked on 11 October 2026.

Where does this information come from, and is it up to date?

It is the majority vote of four open datasets (Wikipedia, visualpharm, xpressmike, VisaMundial), re-synchronised every month; last checked on 11 October 2026. Entry rules change without notice: confirm with the consulate before you travel.

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Electronic authorisation (eTA)

With a British passport, New Zealand requires an electronic travel authorisation, obtained online before departure, for a stay of up to 180 days.

Rule checked on 11 October 2026

Data last updated on 11/10/2026

Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), visualpharm (MIT), xpressmike (CC BY-SA 4.0), VisaMundial (CC BY 4.0). Each rule is decided by majority vote across these sources; disagreements are arbitrated against official government sources.

This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).

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Frequently asked questions

How long can you stay in New Zealand with a British passport?: With a British passport, the permitted stay in New Zealand is up to 180 days under the “electronic authorisation (eta)” regime. Checked on 11 October 2026.
What do you need to do before travelling to New Zealand?: With a British passport, New Zealand requires an electronic travel authorisation, obtained online before departure.
Where does this information come from, and is it up to date?: It is the majority vote of four open datasets (Wikipedia, visualpharm, xpressmike, VisaMundial), re-synchronised every month; last checked on 11 October 2026. Entry rules change without notice: confirm with the consulate before you travel.

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