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New Zealand visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China need a visa for New Zealand that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of China: the passport opens 42 countries visa-free; Beijing — Wellington: ≈ 10,780 km, about 14 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee is paid separately when you apply. Your manager will confirm the exact amount.

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Can I travel to New Zealand without a visa on a China passport?

No: citizens of China need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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New Zealand visa rules at a glance

With a China passport you can visit 42 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 86 more require an embassy visa.
By the number of visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks 116th of 199.
China passport: visa-free access to 42 countries; New Zealand passport: 113.
Citizens of China and New Zealand can travel together visa-free to 33 countries, for example: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Brunei, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Micronesia, Georgia, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Palestine, Kiribati, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, don’t need a visa for China. China visa for citizens of New Zealand

Travelling to New Zealand: good to know

Beijing — Wellington: about 10,780 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14 hours.
Time difference with your country’s capital: +5 hours.
Local time: Beijing 12:00 — Wellington 17:00.
Local currency: New Zealand Dollar.
Languages: English and Māori.
Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ NZ$1.77.
New Zealand is the 132nd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of China.