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New Zealand visa requirements for Malaysia citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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eTA required
Malaysia citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for New Zealand.
Entry details
Holders of a Malaysia passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting New Zealand. The Malaysia passport currently ranks #33 among the world's top 100 with 159 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: New Zealand citizens travelling to Malaysia — 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: Malaysia → New Zealand
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