Niue Visa Guide: Do You Need a Visa to Visit Niue? 🛂 [2024]

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Do I Need a Visa for Niue?

Visitor visas (tourist visas) are automatically granted upon arrival into Niue if you are from one of the visa-exempt countries (listed below) and meet the following entry requirements.

Niue Visa Requirements (Entry Requirements)

In order to be granted a visitor visa on arrival to Niue, you need:

• A passport that is valid for at least three months after your arrival date in Niue
• A return or onward travel ticket from Niue
• Sufficient funds for your length of stay
• Your stay in Niue is for less than 30 days.

For more entry advice for Niue, see Everything You Need to Know About Arriving in Niue.

Niue Visa-Free Countries: Countries That Don’t Need a Visa to Visit Niue

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal (having the right of permanent residence in Portugal), Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Kingdom (having the right of permanent residence in the UK), United States of America, Vanuatu and Vatican City.

If you have a passport from one of the above countries, then you don’t need to apply for a visa before arriving in Niue. Filling out the Niue Passenger Arrival Card on your flight/cruise to Niue is deemed to be applying for a visa. You will be issued a Visitors Permit on arrival, granted at the border.

If you do not have a passport from one of the countries stated above (or right to permanent residence in the UK or Portugal), then read the section below.

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How to Get a Visitor Visa if You are Not From a Visa-Exempt Country

If your passport is not from one of the visa-exempt countries stated above, then you must get an Entry Permit issued by the Chief of Immigration in Niue or through any New Zealand consulate overseas. This must be obtained before arrival. It is recommended to apply for an Entry Permit at least 14 days prior to arrival.

How to Apply for an Entry Permit for Niue

The best way to obtain an Entry Permit is by contacting the Niue Immigration Office via email:

• Email: immigrationniue@mail.gov.nu

Otherwise, you can contact Niue Immigration at the following phone number:

• Phone: (683) 4219 or (683) 4611

Note that there is a fee of approximately NZ$27 to apply for the Niue Entry Permit.

How to Get the Visitor’s Visa with an Entry Permit

With an Entry Permit, the Visitor’s Permit is granted upon entry into Niue at Passport Control. Be sure to have a copy of the Entry Permit with you to be checked by Immigration Officers.

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What are the Conditions of the Visitor’s Visa for Niue?

The following conditions apply to all Visitor Permit-holders (i.e. visitors), whether you are from a visa-exempt country or not.

The Visitor’s Permit is valid for up to 30 days from the date of entry. It is only granted if you hold a valid return/onward travel ticket, have a confirmed accommodation reservation, and if the Immigration Officer is satisfied that you have sufficient funds to financially maintain your stay.

It is illegal to take up any employment, business and/or education while in Niue on a Visitor’s Visa.

Do You Need an NZeTA for Transiting in New Zealand?

Note that you should also check the entry requirements for New Zealand, which is the country you need to transit through to travel to Niue. For instance, you may need to apply for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), which we explain extensively on our sister website, NZPocketGuide.com.

Visitor Permit Extension: How to Stay in Niue for Longer

Extensions for Visitor Permits are available by applying to the Niue Immigration Office. Find out more about extending your stay in How Long Can You Stay in Niue on a Visitor Visa?