How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 3 months · NZeTA | Visa-free with an NZeTA: up to 3 months per visit, and no more than 6 months in any 12 months. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 6 months in 12 | Visa-free with an NZeTA: up to 6 months per visit and 6 months in any 12-month period. |
 US passport | 3 months · NZeTA | Visa-free with an NZeTA: up to 3 months per visit, and no more than 6 months in any 12 months. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 9 mo in 18 | Visitor visa required. Visitors can stay up to 9 months in any 18-month period. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in New Zealand
Resident after more than 183 days in any 12-month period (backdated to day 1), or from when you have a permanent place of abode in NZ. You stop being resident after 325+ days away in 12 months if you have no NZ abode.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in New Zealand?
3 months · NZeTA. Visa-free with an NZeTA: up to 3 months per visit, and no more than 6 months in any 12 months.
How long can British citizens stay in New Zealand?
6 months in 12. Visa-free with an NZeTA: up to 6 months per visit and 6 months in any 12-month period.
How long can EU citizens stay in New Zealand?
3 months · NZeTA. Visa-free with an NZeTA: up to 3 months per visit, and no more than 6 months in any 12 months.
How long can Indian citizens stay in New Zealand?
Visa · 9 mo in 18. Visitor visa required. Visitors can stay up to 9 months in any 18-month period.
When do you become a tax resident in New Zealand?
You become tax resident after 184 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident after more than 183 days in any 12-month period (backdated to day 1), or from when you have a permanent place of abode in NZ. You stop being resident after 325+ days away in 12 months if you have no NZ abode.
Can Noverstay count my days in New Zealand automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.