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New Zealand visa requirements for Ireland citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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eTA required
Ireland citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for New Zealand.
Entry details
Holders of a Ireland passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting New Zealand. The Ireland passport currently ranks #16 among the world's top 100 with 164 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: New Zealand citizens travelling to Ireland — visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the eTA
🏛️ Official government option
Official NZeTA (Immigration NZ) · fee: NZD 17–23. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Ireland → New Zealand
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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