Do Philippines passport holders need a visa to visit New Zealand?

Philippine ordinary passport holders need a Visitor Visa to enter New Zealand for tourism — the Philippines is NOT on New Zealand's visa-waiver list, so the NZeTA is not an option. As of 2026, Filipino ordinary passport holders cannot use the NZeTA, because the Philippines is not a New Zealand visa-waiver country. To visit for tourism, they must apply online for a Visitor Visa through Immigration New Zealand (apply.immigration.govt.nz) before travelling. New Zealand has a bilateral fee-waiver arrangement with the Philippines, so the standard visa application fee and immigration levy are waived — applicants pay only the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 (the IVL rose from NZD 35 to NZD 100 on 1 October 2024). A visitor visa typically allows stays of up to 9 months and is commonly issued as single or multiple entry. Around 80% of visitor visa applications are decided within roughly 3 weeks, so applying at least 4 weeks before departure is advised. Core requirements include a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure, proof of sufficient funds, onward/return travel, and an itinerary or purpose-of-visit evidence.