New Zealand visa for Canadian passport holders
A Canadian passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to New Zealand for up to 90 days.
NZeTA required before travel
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
3
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every New Zealand visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in New Zealand, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Visa | student | Length of the course | $1,000/mo | ||
| NZeTA (Visitor) | tourist | 90 days per visit; NZeTA valid 2 years | — | — | — |
| Working Holiday Visa | work | 12 months (up to 23 months for UK citizens) | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the New Zealand page before you travel or apply.