Czechia→New Zealand
Czechia to New Zealand
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent, and that parental consent letter must be notarised.
What should I do before I travel?
Check your passport expiry date and make sure your Czech passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry to New Zealand.
Complete the required arrival registration online before travel at https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/.
Arrange proof of onward or return travel and accommodation bookings, and have evidence of sufficient funds available for your stay, since you may be asked to show these at the border.
Consider purchasing travel insurance; it is recommended but not mandatory for entry.
What happens at the border?
At the border immigration officers may ask to see your passport, proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. Have your completed online arrival registration available to show if requested.
Entry without a visa is permitted for up to 90 days for Czech ordinary passport holders; if you plan to stay longer you must have a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand as a Czech citizen?
Czech citizens do not need a visa to enter New Zealand for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Stays longer than 90 days require a visa.
How long does my passport need to be valid for travel to New Zealand?
Your Czech passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into New Zealand.
What travel document do I need to enter New Zealand?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to New Zealand.
What documents might immigration ask for at the New Zealand border?
You may be asked at the border to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccinations before travelling to New Zealand?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to New Zealand according to the provided facts.
Do I need to register on arrival or complete any online form for New Zealand?
Arrival registration for New Zealand is required to be completed online at https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter New Zealand?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to New Zealand but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel from Czechia to New Zealand?
Travellers under 18 need a letter of parental consent; that letter must be notarised.
Is there a New Zealand embassy in Czechia?
New Zealand does not maintain an embassy in Czechia; the nearest New Zealand embassy is in Australia.
What if I want to stay in New Zealand for more than 90 days?
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days in New Zealand you must obtain a visa before or during your trip, because no visa exemption applies beyond 90 days.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Australia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about New Zealand
Oceania
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Known for
- Scenic Landscapes, Lord of the Rings filming locations, Maori culture
- Food
- Kiwi Meat Pie, Marmite on Toast, Hangi
Full requirements14
Czechia embassy in Australia