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Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

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NZeTA required. Canadian passport holders need an NZeTA and pay the visitor levy before travel.

Visa waiver visitors request an NZeTA in the official app or online before they travel, and pay the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy at the same time. On arrival, declare food and outdoor gear on the traveler declaration.

Source: Immigration New Zealand. Checked Oct 2, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 3 months; No more than 6 months in any 12.
Cost: NZD 117 app, NZD 123 online; Includes the NZD 100 levy (NZeTA NZD 17 on the app, NZD 23 on the web), per nzeta.immigration.govt.nz, read 4 Oct 2026.
Validity: 2 years; Multiple visits.
Passport validity: 3 months after you leave; Details must match exactly.

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