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Niue visas

Niue tourist visa

Eligible visitors can get a 30-day visitor permit on arrival. All other passport holders must apply for a visitor visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Niue tourist visa

  1. Visitor permit on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories can obtain a visitor permit on arrival without applying for a visa before travelling.

    Stay
    30 days
    1. Check that your citizenship is on the eligible list.
    2. Obtain a visitor permit on arrival in Niue.

  2. Visitor visa before travel

    Other permit

    All passport holders who do not qualify for a visitor permit on arrival must apply for a visitor visa before travelling.

    1. Check whether you qualify for a visitor permit on arrival.
    2. If you do not qualify, apply for a visitor visa before travelling.

Who needs it

Passport holders who do not qualify for a visitor permit on arrival must apply for a visitor visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories do not need to apply for a visa before travelling and can get a 30-day visitor permit on arrival.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your citizenship qualifies you for a visitor permit on arrival.
  2. If eligible, obtain the visitor permit when you arrive. Otherwise, apply for a visitor visa before travelling.

Good to know

  • Apply for an extension through the Immigration Office in Alofi if you want to stay beyond the initial 30 days.
  • Niue's entry rules are separate from New Zealand's.
  • Application fees, processing times and required documents are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Niue?

Passport holders who do not qualify for a visitor permit on arrival must apply for a visitor visa before travelling. Citizens of the listed countries and territories do not need to apply for a visa before travelling and can get a 30-day visitor permit on arrival.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Niue?

There are 2 options: Visitor permit on arrival (a visa at the border); Visitor visa before travel (a special permit).

How long can I stay on a Niue tourist visa?

30 days with a visitor permit on arrival.

How do I apply for a Niue tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your citizenship qualifies you for a visitor permit on arrival. 2. 2. If eligible, obtain the visitor permit when you arrive. Otherwise, apply for a visitor visa before travelling.

What rules do I have to follow on a Niue tourist visa?

Apply for an extension through the Immigration Office in Alofi if you want to stay beyond the initial 30 days.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Niue?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Niue visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Niue be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Niue tourist visa rules?

On Niue's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Niue?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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