Plan · Visa & entry
China visa for New Zealand citizens
New Zealand passport holders are eligible for 30-day visa-free entry to mainland China. Hong Kong 90 days visa-free, Macau 30 days.
Visa rules verified May 2026. Confirm with your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate before booking flights.
Current status (verified May 2026)
New Zealand ordinary passport holders are eligible for the 30-day visa-free entry to mainland China for tourism, business, family visit or transit.
Documents at the border
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay.
- Onward ticket.
- Hotel booking or address of stay.
- Digital health and customs declaration.
What's not covered
- Working, studying — appropriate visa category required.
- Stays beyond 30 days — L visa.
- Tibet — Tibet Travel Permit and licensed agency.
Hong Kong and Macau
NZ passport-holders are visa-free for Hong Kong (90 days) and Macau (30 days). Mainland visa-free entitlement is independent.
Embassy
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in NZ is in Wellington; consulate-general in Auckland and Christchurch. Visa applications via CVASC offices.
Embassy: Embassy in Wellington; consulates in Auckland, Christchurch
Verified May 2026