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New Zealand

Passport Ranking - 10th


The New Zealand passport is one of the best-performing and among the most desirable ones in the world. It currently ranks 10th in the Top Passports Index. The New Zealand passport power comes from the scores the country has achieved in mobility, investment, and quality of life.
20th
 Mobility Index
  25th
Investment Index
  7th
Quality of Life Index
Mobility Index
score 65.7  
The New Zealand passport ranks high when it comes to the mobility score, which is the factor that carries the heaviest weight on passport ranking. Mobility is calculated by the number of destinations that NZ passport holders can enter freely. The NZ passport ranking is 20th in the Mobility Index for allowing its holders to visit 173 countries with visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or electronic travel authorization (eTA).
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New Zealand

Top Passports Rank: 10

Destinations: 173

114
Visa free
53
Visa on arrival
6
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
25
Visa required
Investment Index
score 65.7  
Investment contributes to the New Zealand passport strength, which ranks in 25th place. This indicator gives an overview of the investment climate in New Zealand, and how welcoming it is to investors. New Zealand has a thriving economy, a stable political system, an environment conducive to creativity and innovation, and fair laws. and the New Zealand taxes are moderate and reasonable, and this is one of the factors that make it a good choice to invest in New Zealand. The NZ investment environment has high-potential investment sectors, such as advanced transportation, renewable energy, tourism, tech, and innovation.

GDP

GDP
$212.5 billion
GNI per capita
GNI per capita
$44.090
Personal tax rate
Personal tax rate
33%
Quality of Life Index
score 82.6  
New Zealand passport strength is mainly derived from the Quality of life factor. It is the highest among the three factors that define passport ranking. New Zealand’s quality of life highly ranks for the welfare the country offers. It is considered an ideal place for people looking for quietness, stability, and work-life balance.

New Zealand ranks 7th in the Quality of Life Index, in which these criteria are considered:

Sustainable Development

Very high

New Zealand ranked 23rd in the Sustainable Development Report 2021 with a score of 79.1.
Freedom
Free
Free New Zealand scored 99/100 in Global Freedom Status.
Cost of living
Very high
New Zealand ranked 18th on the Cost of Living Index.
Environmental performance
Very high
New Zealand ranked 19th on the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) with a score of 71.3.
Happiness
Very high
New Zealand ranked 10th in the World Happiness Report 2022 with a score of 7.200.
Migrant acceptance
High
New Zealand ranked 3rd on Gallup’s Migrant Acceptance Index with a score of 8.25.
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About New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of two main landmasses, the North Island and the South Island in addition to more than 700 smaller islands. New Zealand is a monarchy headed by King Charles III with parliamentary democracy.
Capital
Wellington
Language
English
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Local Time
UTC-11:00
Demographics
New Zealand’s population is over 4,699,755 with 76.6% living in the North Island.
English is the official language.
About 48% of the people don’t believe in religion.
Economy and Industry
New Zealand is the 49th largest economy in the world.
The economy heavily depends on international trade.
The services sector represents the largest portion of the GDP.
New Zealand’s cryptocurrency regulations allow obtaining a license to operate with digital currencies.
Culture and Life
New Zealand is famous for Maori culture and traditional crafts of carving.
It spends over 1.37% of its GDP on research and development.
New Zealand’s healthcare system is a combination of publicly funded services and private insurance.
New Zealand’s Education is compulsory and free for children between 6 and 16 years old.
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FAQ
Certainly. The New Zealand passport is one of the most powerful passports in the world, as it ranks 10th in the Top Passports Index. It gives its holders the possibility to visit 173 countries freely.
New Zealand passport holders can freely enter 173 countries.

It’s a bit difficult, as the number of immigrants to New Zealand is increasing. To obtain permanent residence in New Zealand, you need to achieve 160 points in the application, after verifying:

  • Age
  • Employability
  • Work Experience
  • Qualifications
  • Family Ties
  • Language
  • Proficiency

Mostly no. Most of those looking to immigrate or work in New Zealand need a job offer to obtain a visa, but there are other ways such as:

  • Partnership visas based on the presence of the spouse in New Zealand.
  • Investor visas.
  • Global Impact Visa (GIV) if the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) is eligible.

To be eligible for permanent residence in New Zealand (green card) you must have held a residence visa for at least two years, and have:

  • New Zealand tax residency status
  • Investing in New Zealand
  • Having a business in New Zealand
  • Spent enough time in New Zealand and have a base in the country
Often yes. The health care system in New Zealand for citizens and permanent residents is either free or low cost. Most hospital visits for children under the age of 13 are free of charge.
New Zealand’s healthcare system is among the best in the world, as it is government-supported, accessible, and affordable. New Zealand ranks 20th in the World Index of Healthcare Innovation.
No, life in New Zealand is very expensive, as the country ranks 18th in the Cost of Living Index. The average monthly requirement for one individual is estimated at $900, excluding rent.

Income taxes are high in New Zealand.

  • Income up to $14,000 – 10.5% tax.
  • Over $14,000 and up to $48,000 – 17.5% tax.
  • Over $48,000 and up to $70,000 – 30% tax.
  • Over $70,000 and up to $180,000 – 33% tax.
  • Remaining income above $180,000 – 39% tax.

New Zealand has progressive or progressive tax rates, and income taxes are high.

  • 10.5% income tax for income up to $14,000.
  • 17.5% tax for income over $14,000 and up to $48,000.
  • 30% tax for income over $48,000 and up to $70,000.
  • 33% tax for income over $70,000 and up to $180,000.
  • 39% tax for remaining income above $180,000.

No. There is no direct and immediate citizenship by investment in New Zealand. However, permanent residence in New Zealand can be obtained by:

  • Invest a minimum of NZD 3 million over 4 years.
  • Invest an amount of NZ$10 million over 3 years.

If you have lived in New Zealand for two years or more and have a resident visa, and meet the requirements (age, employability, work experience, qualifications, family ties, language proficiency), you may be eligible for a permanent resident visa.
There are also permanent residency programs for investors such as:

  • Investor Residence Visa 2: Invest at least 3 million NZD and maintain it for 4 years.
  • Investor Residence Visa 1: Invest about NZ$10 million and maintain it for 3 years.
New Zealand’s education system is among the best in the world. The government places priority on education, curricula, and courses.
yes. Education is free between the ages of 5 and 19 in public schools, that are owned and funded by the government if you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
New Zealand ranks 11th among the countries with the best education systems in the 2021 World Population Review.
Yes, investing in cryptocurrency is legal in New Zealand. The country’s Internal Revenue Service (IRD) has allowed crypto assets to be treated as a form of ownership. Also, there is a tax applicable to buying and selling cryptocurrencies.
Yes, New Zealand is one of the best countries to live in, as it ranks 7th in the Quality of Life Index. New Zealand offers freedom, civil rights, safety, work-life balance, good quality education, and high-quality healthcare.