Taiwan permanent residents are part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme. Permanent residents of Taiwan holding Taiwan-issued passports qualify for the NZeTA. Discover everything New Zealand has to offer.
Taiwan permanent residents holding a Taiwan-issued passport qualify for the NZeTA visa-waiver programme. Taiwanese citizens of Chinese nationality on Taiwan passports qualify under this arrangement. If you hold a Taiwan-issued passport and are a permanent resident of Taiwan, you are eligible to apply for an NZeTA.
Taiwan and New Zealand have built strong people-to-people connections over many decades, with a significant Taiwanese community in New Zealand — particularly in Auckland — and growing tourism, educational, and trade ties between the two places. Taiwan travellers are celebrated for their interest in natural scenery, scenic photography, outdoor activities, and food culture, and New Zealand delivers on all fronts. The country's dramatic landscapes — from the geothermal volcanic plateau of the central North Island to the mirror-calm fjords of the South Island — provide some of the world's most photogenic destinations.
From Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), the journey to Auckland (AKL) takes approximately 11–12 hours, with direct and connecting options available via China Airlines, EVA Air, and Air New Zealand. The Taipei–Auckland route is well served, with multiple weekly services making it straightforward to plan a New Zealand trip from Taiwan. The relatively short flight time — by Pacific standards — makes New Zealand one of the more accessible long-haul destinations for Taiwan travellers.
Taiwan permanent residents with Taiwan-issued passports need an NZeTA before travelling to New Zealand.
The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) is a mandatory pre-travel requirement for Taiwan permanent residents travelling to or transiting through New Zealand. It is a digital travel authorisation electronically linked to your Taiwan-issued passport — not a physical document or stamp. New Zealand's border management system verifies the NZeTA automatically at airline check-in.
Enter personal details, your Taiwan passport information, and travel purpose. Takes 5–10 minutes on any device.
Provide your Taiwan passport number, issue and expiry dates. No physical document upload needed.
Pay securely by credit or debit card. Includes the NZeTA processing charge and the IVL conservation levy.
Most applicants receive NZeTA approval within 24–72 hours. Keep your confirmation email for check-in at Taoyuan.
Taiwan visitors love New Zealand's scenic photography opportunities, outdoor adventures, and the deep cultural experiences offered by Māori heritage sites.
Auckland's significant Taiwanese and Chinese community means familiar dining, cultural familiarity, and a warm welcome. The Sky Tower, Viaduct Harbour, Ponsonby's café scene, and the stunning Coromandel Peninsula are all easily accessible from New Zealand's gateway city.
Taiwan visitors are passionate photographers, and Queenstown provides extraordinary subjects — the Remarkables reflected in Lake Wakatipu, Cecil Peak dusted in snow, and the turquoise Arrow River. Beyond photography, the adventure activities and fine dining are world-class.
Rotorua's geothermal landscape — with bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers, and natural hot springs — is a hit with Taiwan visitors who appreciate nature's more dramatic expressions. Māori cultural performances and traditional hāngi cooking add a unique cultural dimension.
For Taiwan visitors who love dramatic landscape photography, Milford Sound is a bucket-list destination. The towering fjord walls, Stirling Falls, and mist-draped peaks create an endlessly photogenic setting. Sunset and sunrise cruises are particularly spectacular.