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New Zealand visa requirements for Russia citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Russia citizens need a visa for New Zealand.
Entry details
Holders of a Russia passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting New Zealand. The Russia passport currently ranks #61 among the world's top 100 with 117 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: New Zealand citizens travelling to Russia — visa required.
How to get the visa
🏛️ 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: Russia → 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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