OnlineUnited States visa for citizens of New Zealand
Citizens of New Zealand need an e-visa to travel to the United States. 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 $66, government fee included.
For citizens of New Zealand: the passport opens 113 countries visa-free; Wellington — Washington, D.C.: ≈ 14,080 km, about 18 hours of flying.
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How much does a United States visa cost for citizens of New Zealand?
Can I travel to the United States without a visa on a New Zealand passport?
No: citizens of New Zealand need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $66, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaUnited States visa rules at a glance
- With a New Zealand passport you can visit 113 countries visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 34 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the New Zealand passport ranks 37th of 199.
- New Zealand passport: visa-free access to 113 countries; United States passport: 112.
- Citizens of New Zealand and the United States can travel together visa-free to 104 countries, for example: Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Micronesia, Brunei, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, Chile, Macau, Thailand, Argentina, and South Korea.
- A language both countries share: English.
- Citizens of the United States, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to New Zealand. New Zealand visa for citizens of the United States
Travelling to the United States: good to know
- Wellington — Washington, D.C.: about 14,080 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 18 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −22 hours.
- Local time: Wellington 12:00 — Washington, D.C. 14:00.
- Local currency: US Dollar.
- Languages: English.
- United States is the 95th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of New Zealand.
Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of New Zealand:
Mexico
CanadaHow citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United States
Visa rules for the United States for citizens of countries bordering New Zealand:
AustraliaOfficial portal: esta.cbp.dhs.gov
How to get a United States visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a United States visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Wellington — Washington, D.C.?
About 18 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 14,080 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United States?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −22 hours.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for New Zealand?
Citizens of the United States, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to New Zealand.
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