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How many times can you visit New Zealand in a year?


In Visas and Passports

The number of times you can visit New Zealand in a year depends on the type of visa you have.

  • Visitor visa: If you have a visitor visa, you can visit New Zealand for up to 9 months in an 18-month period. This means that you can visit New Zealand up to 3 times in a year if each visit is less than 9 months.
  • Working holiday visa: If you have a working holiday visa, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months. This means that you can visit New Zealand up to 4 times in a year if each visit is less than 12 months.
  • Partner visa: If you have a partner visa, you can visit New Zealand as many times as you like.
  • NZeTA: Unlimited visits over a period of 2 years, each visit can be no more than for 3 months (6 months in the case of UK citizens)


It is important to note that these are just general guidelines. The exact number of times you can visit New Zealand in a year will depend on your individual circumstances. If you are unsure, you should contact Immigration New Zealand for more information.

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