Travel from New Zealand to South Korea is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to visit South Korea for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for South Korea. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to South Korea. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to South Korea (KR). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
Declare USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving South Korea (KR). Form: Customs declaration. Declare USD 10,000+ equivalent
Typical September conditions at ICN (South Korea (KR)): mild. Typical lows around 16°C, highs around 24°C, moderate rainfall (~150mm for the month).
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your New Zealand (NZ) passport requires an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for South Korea. ETAs are usually quick to apply for online but require advance preparation — don't leave it to the airport. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.