New Zealand passport holders can travel to China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, valid for travel dates before 31st December 2026.
If your travel exceeds 30 days in duration, you will need to apply for an L-type touris visa.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us on 0800 936 3998.
For travel to China from 1st January 2027 onwards, a visa will be required for New Zealand passport holders unless the visa-free regime gets extended.
The application process involves completing a digital form and submitting it along with your physical passport by post. We will handle the application on your behalf and return your passport with the approved Chinese visa issued inside your passport. You must be a permanent New Zealand resident, residing in New Zealand to use our visa service. Comprehensive instructions will be sent to you, or your travel agent, approximately 10 weeks before your departure date. Please be advised that you will be without your passport for 2-4 weeks while your visa application is processed.
Important Note: If you hold a New Zealand passport, were born in China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan, and are required to apply for a visa, please contact us immediately. Standard visa application procedures do not apply in these situations, and Wendy Wu Tours cannot provide assistance with visa arrangements.
The following video explains the visa application process if you are required to apply for a visa:
