Question 1

How strong is the New Zealand passport in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The New Zealand passport is ranked #7 globally in 2026 on the Atlys Passport Power Index, placing it in the "Strong" tier. Its overall mobility score is 170, calculated from visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA and eVisa access combined.

Question 2

How many countries can New Zealand passport holders enter without a visa?

Accepted Answer

New Zealand passport holders can enter 120 countries fully visa-free. Counting visa-on-arrival (50), ETA (0) and eVisa (0) destinations, total access reaches 170 countries.

Question 3

What is the mobility score of the New Zealand passport?

Accepted Answer

The New Zealand passport has a mobility score of 170 for 2026. The score weighs the number of destinations a holder can reach with minimal pre-travel paperwork — higher is better.

Question 4

Does the New Zealand passport offer eVisa access?

Accepted Answer

Based on the latest data, New Zealand passport holders have no dedicated eVisa-only destinations — most travel options are visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or a traditional embassy visa.

Question 5

How does the New Zealand passport compare with others in Oceania?

Accepted Answer

Within Oceania, the New Zealand passport sits at rank #7 globally. You can use the Atlys passport comparison tool to see it side-by-side against any other Oceania passport on visa-free, VoA, ETA and eVisa metrics.

Question 6

How do I apply for a visa as a New Zealand passport holder?

Accepted Answer

For destinations where New Zealand passport holders need a visa, you can apply through Atlys — pick your destination, upload documents and pay; Atlys processes the application and tracks it until the visa is issued. eVisas typically arrive in days, embassy visas in 1–3 weeks depending on the country.

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Access breakdown

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Australia

Solomon Islands

Samoa

Kiribati

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Tuvalu

Tonga

Micronesia

Top 5 in the world

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Singapore

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Denmark

Finland

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