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Malaysia to New Zealand visa requirements

Q: How much does it cost in total?

NZ$117 if you apply via the app (NZ$17 NZeTA + NZ$100 IVL) or NZ$123 via the website (NZ$23 + NZ$100).

Q: How long is the NZeTA valid?

Up to 2 years, with multiple entries. Each visit can be up to 3 months.

Q: How long does the NZeTA take to process?

Up to 72 hours, though many requests are approved within minutes to hours. Apply at least a few days before travel.

Q: How long can I stay in New Zealand?

Up to 3 months per visit, and no more than 6 months in any 12-month period.

Q: What else do I need at the border?

A passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, a completed New Zealand Traveller Declaration, onward/return tickets, and proof of sufficient funds.

Malaysian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for tourist visits to New Zealand, but must obtain an NZeTA (electronic travel authority) and pay the International Visitor Levy before travelling. They can stay up to 3 months. Malaysia is a New Zealand visa-waiver country, so Malaysian ordinary passport holders do not need a visitor visa for tourism. However, since 2019 all visa-waiver travellers must request a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before boarding their flight. The NZeTA costs NZ$17 if requested through the official Immigration NZ mobile app or NZ$23 via the website, and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZ$100 is paid at the same time (the IVL rose from NZ$35 to NZ$100 on 1 October 2024). The NZeTA is valid for up to 2 years with multiple entries and permits stays of up to 3 months per visit (maximum 6 months in any 12-month period). Requests are usually processed within 72 hours, often faster. Travellers must hold a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond their planned departure, show onward/return travel and sufficient funds, and complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration before arrival.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

NZeTA (electronic travel authority) – visa waiver

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit (max 6 months in any 12-month period)

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

NZ$17 (app) or NZ$23 (web) + NZ$100 IVL

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 72 hours (often faster)

standard track

Validity

Up to 2 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity and eligibility

Ensure your Malaysian ordinary passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from New Zealand. Malaysia is a visa-waiver country, so no visitor visa is required for stays under 3 months.

· 3 months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Download the official NZeTA app or use the website

Use the Immigration New Zealand 'NZeTA' mobile app (cheapest at NZ$17) or the official website (NZ$23). Avoid third-party agent sites that charge extra.

· App NZ$17· Web NZ$23

/03

Complete the NZeTA request

Provide your passport details, an email address, and a payment card. The request takes about 5 minutes to complete.

· ~5 minutes· Passport + email

/04

Pay the NZeTA fee and IVL together

Pay the NZeTA fee plus the NZ$100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) in one transaction by card.

· IVL NZ$100· Card payment

/05

Wait for approval

Allow up to 72 hours for processing, though many requests are approved within minutes to hours. You will receive confirmation by email.

· Up to 72h· Email confirmation

/06

Complete the Traveller Declaration and travel

Before arrival, complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration online. Carry proof of onward/return travel and evidence of sufficient funds.

· NZTD required· Onward ticket

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Malaysia -> New Zealand · NZeTA (electronic travel authority) – visa waiver

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredMalaysian ordinary passport valid 3+ months beyond departure

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved NZeTA linked to your passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredInternational Visitor Levy (IVL) NZ$100 paid

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredNew Zealand Traveller Declaration completed

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

ConditionalProof of sufficient funds (NZ$1,000/month, or NZ$400/month if accommodation prepaid)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedConfirmed accommodation or itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEmail confirmation of NZeTA approval

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesImmigration New Zealand – Visa waiver countries and territories Immigration New Zealand – Visa Waiver Visitor Visa Immigration New Zealand – Paying the International Visitor Levy (IVL)

Application link included: Immigration New Zealand – Visa waiver countries and territories

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

NZeTA (mobile app)NZ$17Cheapest option, via official Immigration NZ app

NZeTA (website)NZ$23Slightly higher than app

International Visitor Levy (IVL)NZ$100Mandatory; raised from NZ$35 on 1 Oct 2024; paid with NZeTA

Total estimateNZ$117 — NZ$123incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

NZeTA via mobile app

Up to 72 hours

Lowest fee (NZ$17) and fastest to submit; recommended for most travellers

NZeTA via website

Up to 72 hours

Same processing, slightly higher fee (NZ$23)

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short holiday visits to explore New Zealand's natural attractions.

High

/02

Visiting friends and relatives

Family or social visits within the 3-month limit.

High

/03

Business meetings

Short business trips, conferences and meetings (no paid local work).

Medium

/04

Transit

Passing through New Zealand en route to another country.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Malaysia to New Zealand route verified

Confirmed via Immigration New Zealand that Malaysia remains a visa-waiver country requiring an NZeTA (NZ$17 app / NZ$23 web) plus the IVL, now NZ$100 (raised from NZ$35 on 1 Oct 2024). Stay limit up to 3 months; NZeTA valid up to 2 years.

/09 — The questions