New Zealand eTA Requirements for Nigerians

Getting a New Zealand eTA from Nigeria is a straightforward process that takes about 30 minutes to complete. All you need to do is apply online via the eTA application form.

To complete the eTA application, you will need to provide personal information about yourself, including your:

• Full name
• Residential address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Nationality

Additionally, you will need to provide information from your Nigerian passport. In doing so, you must enter your:

• Passport number
• Document issue and expiry dates

Nigerians will also be asked about their reason for visiting New Zealand. You will also need to answer some additional questions about any criminal history you have on record.

When you are ready to submit the form, you will need to pay the application fee (this includes the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy costs required by the Government of New Zealand).

Nigerian citizens only need to provide a few documents and items to obtain a New Zealand eTA. In order to register applicants must have:

• A valid Nigerian passport – Your passport must have at least 3 months’ validity remaining after the trip to New Zealand.
• A valid form of payment – To submit the eTA form you must enter the details of a valid debit or credit card to pay the application fee and NZ International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy fee (included in the final cost).
• A device with access to the internet – You can apply for the NZ eTA with any device with a working internet connection such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
• A valid and operational email address – This is essential, as the address you provide will be used to receive the approved New Zealand eTA.
• A recent passport photograph of yourself – You must submit a recent photo of yourself so you can be correctly identified by New Zealand’s border officers on arrival.

Additionally, when arriving in New Zealand, Nigerian travelers may be asked to provide the following documentation:

• Return or onward flight tickets – Immigration agents for New Zealand may ask to see evidence of your onward travel plans to ensure you plan to leave the country within the time allowed by your visa or visa waiver.
• Evidence of financial means – The immigration authorities in New Zealand require travelers to show they possess at least $1,000 for every month spent in the country. This drops to $400 if you have prepaid for your accommodation.

Visitors to New Zealand with Nigerian passports may enter the country for up to 3 months if they arrive by cruise ship and have a valid eTA. The visa waiver itself is valid for up to 2 years and can be used multiple times or until your passport expires (whichever is soonest).