Vietnam Visa for New Zealand Citizens
Vietnam visa for New Zealand citizens: you need a visa, usually the 90-day e-visa from $47 (approx. NZ$84). NZD prices, Auckland cut-offs, steps.
You need a Vietnam visa for New Zealand citizens on every visit: New Zealand is not on Vietnam's visa-free list, so the standard route is the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days. With us it costs from $47 (approx. NZ$84) all-in for single entry. This page covers the e-visa, prices in New Zealand dollars, urgent cut-offs in Auckland time, the steps, documents, visa on arrival and the embassy. You can apply for your e-visa with us in about ten minutes.
Getting a Vietnam visa from NZ has one quirk: Vietnam is five or six hours behind Auckland, so a Vietnamese working day starts at 13:00 or 14:00 your time. An order placed in the New Zealand morning waits for the Vietnamese office to open, while one placed in the afternoon is processed straight away.
Vietnam visa from NZ at a glance:
| Visa-free? | No |
| Usual visa | E-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry |
| Price through us | From $47 (approx. NZ$84) single, $82 (approx. NZ$147) multiple |
| Same-day option | Order before 20:15 in Auckland (daylight saving time), delivered by midnight |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages |
Do New Zealanders need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. New Zealanders need a visa for Vietnam for any purpose and any length of stay. New Zealand is not covered by Vietnam's 45-day exemptions or by any bilateral agreement on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list (checked October 2026).
If you hold a second passport, check which one you will use. A British passport allows up to 45 days without a visa, while an Australian passport does not. For other cases, see Do I need a visa for Vietnam?.
The Vietnam e-visa for NZ citizens
The Vietnam e-visa for NZ citizens gives you up to 90 days in the country, with single or multiple entry, under Law 23/2023/QH15. It covers holidays, visits to family and short business trips.
It is accepted at any of 79 border gates: 15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports (as of October 2026). Flights land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang, and the same e-visa also works for cruise ports and land crossings.
Visa for Vietnam from NZ: cost in NZD
A visa for Vietnam from NZ costs $47 through us, about NZ$84, for a single-entry e-visa at Standard speed, government fee included. The table gives every speed per person, slowest first, with an approximate NZD figure.
Prices last updated: 2026-10-07. NZD at 1 USD = 1.7874 NZD (xe.com, October 8, 2026). Your card is charged in USD and your bank converts it.
| Speed | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, 5 to 7 working days | $47 (approx. NZ$84) | $82 (approx. NZ$147) |
| 3 working days | $69 (approx. NZ$123) | $98 (approx. NZ$175) |
| 2 working days | $92 (approx. NZ$164) | $116 (approx. NZ$207) |
| 1 working day | $99 (approx. NZ$177) | $123 (approx. NZ$220) |
| Same day | $118 (approx. NZ$211) | $150 (approx. NZ$268) |
| Super Urgent | $169 (approx. NZ$302) | $212 (approx. NZ$379) |
| Emergency | $260 (approx. NZ$465) | $285 (approx. NZ$509) |
| Weekend and public holidays | $250 (approx. NZ$447) | $280 (approx. NZ$500) |
A 90-day e-visa costs no more than a 30-day one. We refund 100% if the e-visa is refused, unless the application had false information, or if it arrives after the delivery time shown at checkout. On evisa.gov.vn the government fee alone is US$25 (approx. NZ$45), not refunded on refusal. Our full price table breaks down each price.
Vietnam visa for New Zealand citizens: urgent cut-offs in Auckland time
Standard takes 5 to 7 working days. The urgent speeds use Vietnamese working days, which start at 8:00 in Vietnam: 14:00 in Auckland during daylight saving time and 13:00 in winter.
The table converts each order cut-off on a Vietnamese working day. Auckland uses daylight saving time from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
| Order cut-off | Auckland, standard time | Auckland, daylight time |
|---|---|---|
| Same day (Vietnam 14:15) | 19:15 | 20:15 |
| Super Urgent (Vietnam 15:30) | 20:30 | 21:30 |
| Emergency (Vietnam 17:30) | 22:30 | 23:30 |
| 1 working day (Vietnam 18:00) | 23:00 | 00:00 |
Example in daylight saving time: you order on a Tuesday at 9:00 in Auckland, which is 3:00 in Vietnam, before the working day starts. Emergency arrives by 15:30, Super Urgent by 17:00 and Same day by 20:00 Auckland time. Ordered at 17:00 Auckland time instead, which is 11:00 in Vietnam, Emergency arrives by 19:30 and Same day by midnight. If you fly in two days, 1 working day at $99 is enough. Our urgent e-visa page has every speed in Vietnam time.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa for NZ
You apply from New Zealand online, in three steps with us:
- Enter your details: Passport, travel dates, the airport or border gate you will use and your speed.
- Pay and add files: Pay by card, then upload your passport data page and a recent photo, straight away or later.
- Receive the e-visa: We check everything, submit it and email you the approved PDF.
You can also apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn with the same details. Our guide on how to apply walks through both, and how to apply from New Zealand covers timing in Auckland time, payment and common mistakes.
Vietnam visa requirements for New Zealand citizens
The Vietnam visa requirements for New Zealand citizens match those for every e-visa applicant:
- New Zealand passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages.
- Passport data page: Full page in the frame, no glare on the code lines at the bottom.
- Portrait: Recent, facing forward, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, entry and exit gates, first accommodation address.
- Card: Debit or credit card that works for overseas online payments.
Photo examples and the full checklist are on our e-visa requirements page.
Visa on arrival for New Zealanders
New Zealanders can use visa on arrival only when flying into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Cam Ranh. You need an approval letter before you board and pay a $25 or $50 stamping fee at the airport.
It does not work for cruise ports or land borders. For most trips the e-visa is simpler; you can compare both when you choose a service.
Vietnam embassy in New Zealand
Vietnam has an embassy in New Zealand, but you do not need it for an e-visa, which is issued online. It handles passport-sticker visas for longer or special-purpose stays; details are on our page about the Vietnam embassy in New Zealand.
Tips for New Zealand travelers
Two points matter most for New Zealanders: how an order placed on a New Zealand weekend is handled, and why the e-visa dates deserve a second look.
Ordering on a weekend in New Zealand
Our weekend window runs from Friday 18:00 to Sunday 16:00 Vietnam time. In Auckland that is Saturday 00:00 to Sunday 22:00 during daylight saving time, and Friday 23:00 to Sunday 21:00 in winter.
Order the Weekend and public holidays speed on a Saturday before 21:20 Auckland time during daylight saving time (20:20 in winter) and the e-visa arrives by 00:30 (23:30 in winter), 18:30 Saturday in Vietnam. Our page on the weekend and holiday e-visa covers this in detail.
Do not overstay
The New Zealand government's SafeTravel service, in its Vietnam advice updated on 1 July 2026, asks travelers to read their visa conditions carefully, because overstaying can affect your ability to book accommodation. Check the entry date, the number of days and the single or multiple entry on the e-visa before you fly.
eVisaVietnam.com is a private visa service operated by TK VIET NAM., JSC, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25. If you want your files checked and a delivery time backed by a full refund, apply for your e-visa with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a visa for Vietnam from NZ?
Yes. Every New Zealand citizen needs a visa to enter Vietnam. Most apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, and show the PDF with their passport at the border.
How much is the Vietnam government fee in New Zealand dollars?
On evisa.gov.vn the government fee is US$25 (approx. NZ$45) for single entry and US$50 (approx. NZ$89) for multiple entry, charged in US dollars. It is not refunded if the e-visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa today in Auckland?
Yes, on a Vietnamese working day. Order Same day before 20:15 Auckland time during daylight saving time (19:15 in winter) for delivery by midnight, or Emergency before 23:30 for delivery 1.5 working hours later. On New Zealand weekends, use the Weekend and public holidays speed.
Do I need a visa for Vietnam from NZ if I have two passports?
It depends on the passport you travel on. A New Zealand passport needs a visa. A British passport allows up to 45 days without one. Book your flight and apply with the same passport.
