🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates visa requirements for New Zealand citizens

Entry rules for New Zealand passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from New Zealand can travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in United Arab Emirates, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official United Arab Emirates immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The New Zealand passport ranks #20 worldwide, opening 162 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 39 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). United Arab Emirates is one of them.

In the other direction, Emirati citizens traveling to New Zealand face a different rule: eta required.

Across Western Asia as a whole, 14 of 17 destinations are open to New Zealand travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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