You do not need a visa for Tokelau if you have a New Zealander passport

No visa needed

New Zealander citizens can enter Tokelau without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Tokelau Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. New Zealander citizens can enter Tokelau without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Tokelau may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
  • Pre-arranged entry permit from Tokelau Administration
  • Confirmed return passage on MV Mataliki vessel
  • Proof of sufficient funds for entire stay
  • Confirmed accommodation with local host or sponsor
  • Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance

A look at Tokelau

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