
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?
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.
Apply for a visaNew 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.

Combine your trip
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
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 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.
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