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Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 29 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only E-visa neededYou need an e-visa, applied for online. Not on the visa waiver list — you need a Visitor Visa, applied for online with Immigration New Zealand. to be confirmed Immigration New Zealand: visa waiver countries and territories (NZeTA required) confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit E-visa neededYou need an e-visa, applied for online. Not on the visa waiver list — you need a Visitor Visa, applied for online with Immigration New Zealand. to be confirmed Immigration New Zealand: visa waiver countries and territories (NZeTA required) confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
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