Passport eligibility

Can a Spain passport use New Zealand eGates?

Passport-issuer routeEligible route

Answer

Yes — this passport issuer is on New Zealand's current eGate list, if the other conditions are met.

Other conditions

  • An eligible ePassport is required.
  • Minimum age 10.
  • Arrival formalities such as the New Zealand Traveller Declaration remain separate.

Why the answer is cautious

Passport issuer is only one part of automated-border eligibility. Entry permission, document validity, operational availability and an officer's decision remain separate.

Official source

New Zealand Customs — eGate

Rules manually verified 15 September 2026
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