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New Zealand visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia

Citizens of Saudi Arabia need an e-visa to travel to New Zealand. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $39, government fee included.

For citizens of Saudi Arabia: the passport opens 53 countries visa-free; Riyadh — Wellington: ≈ 14,910 km, about 19 hours of flying.

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

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How much does a New Zealand visa cost for citizens of Saudi Arabia?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $70 · Valid for: 730 days$102
Transit, 24 hours, multiple entryGovernment fee: $13 · Valid for: 730 days$39
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Can I travel to New Zealand without a visa on a Saudi Arabia passport?

No: citizens of Saudi Arabia need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $39, with no embassy visit.

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New Zealand visa rules at a glance

  • With a Saudi Arabia passport you can visit 53 countries visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 41 with an e-visa; 77 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Saudi Arabia passport ranks 102nd of 199.
  • Saudi Arabia passport: visa-free access to 53 countries; New Zealand passport: 113.
  • Citizens of Saudi Arabia and New Zealand can travel together visa-free to 44 countries, for example: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Palestine, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kosovo, Albania, Ukraine, Montenegro, Kyrgyzstan, Seychelles, and Belarus.
  • Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of New Zealand

Travelling to New Zealand: good to know

  • Riyadh — Wellington: about 14,910 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 19 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.
  • Local time: Riyadh 12:00 — Wellington 22:00.
  • Local currency: New Zealand Dollar.
  • Languages: English and Māori.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ NZ$1.77.
  • New Zealand is the 194th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Saudi Arabia.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to New Zealand

Visa rules for New Zealand for citizens of countries bordering Saudi Arabia:

Official portal: nzeta.immigration.govt.nz

How to get a New Zealand visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a New Zealand visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Riyadh — Wellington?

About 19 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 14,910 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with New Zealand?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.

Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.

The cheapest e-visas for citizens of Saudi Arabia

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