eTA New Zealand (NZeTA)
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NZeTA Online Application Information
The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority is an electronic visa waiver, introduced in July 2019. It’s open to citizens of countries who can visit New Zealand visa-free, and some other travelers.
It allows eligible citizens to travel for tourism, business, nomad or transit purposes without having to go through the hassle of filing visa paperwork at an embassy.
It’s now an obligatory requirement for some travelers, including:
- Those with visa waiver nationalities
- Cruise ship passengers of all nationalities
- Permanent residents (but not citizens) of Australia
- Transit passengers from some countriesPeople traveling to or from Australia via New Zealand
The New Zealand eTA for visa-exempt nationalities allows multiple entries for short-term visits. It’s valid for 2 years.
The eTA New Zealand for airline and cruise crew is valid for 5 years from the date of approval.
How to get your NZeTA
Eligible travelers can apply through the New Zealand eTA application process online. It takes from 1 to 2 days to receive your NZeTA.
You’ll be asked to provide some personal and passport information. There are also some questions about criminal history and whether you’re traveling for medical treatment in New Zealand.
To submit your form, you must pay a processing fee known as the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Once approved, you’ll receive your approved eTA for New Zealand via email.
Those wishing to travel to New Zealand for longer stays, or to work or study, will require a visa. Contact your nearest New Zealand Embassy or Consulate for further information on the right type of visa for you.
Highlights
Valid for tourism, business trips, nomad visa and transit
Available for visa waiver nationalities
Valid for 2 years for visitors
Permits multiple entries
Spend 3 months in New Zealand (6 months for UK citizens)
Our Fee Includes
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Fast turnaround
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Skilled application analysis
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Expert assessment
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Online assistance available
NZ eTA Processing Time 1-2 days
Government fee 37 USD
Handyvisas Service Fee From 78 USD
- Embassy Registration
- Priority Service
- Fee Protection
TOTAL From 115 USD
New Zealand eTA Requirements
In order to submit a NZ eTA application, you must meet the following requirements:
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Passport valid for at least three months beyond your visit to New Zealand -
Credit or debit card to pay the eTA fee and tourism levy -
A current email address to receive the approved eTA -
Photograph of the applicant
The eTA does not guarantee entry to New Zealand. You’ll also have to meet requirements for arriving passengers.
Upon arriving in New Zealand, eTA holders may be asked to provide:
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Proof of onward travel -
Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
Countries Eligible for NZeTA
Citizens from the countries listed below are eligible for the eTA for New Zealand for transit and visiting the country:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, South
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
Passport holders from the following countries can get an NZeTA for transit through Auckland Airport, but need a visa to leave the airport and visit the country:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, South
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
- Bahamas
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Indonesia
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Republic of Marshall Islands
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
All nationalities can use an NZeTA if entering New Zealand by cruise ship. In this case, no visa is required, no matter which country you’re a citizen of.
New Zealand eTA Application Steps
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How to complete the New Zealand eTA online application
Simply fill in the application form online to get your eTA for New Zealand. You must provide some basic personal, passport, and travel details. There are also a few questions about health and security.
Upload the supporting documents outlined above (including a recent photo) and pay the processing fee to submit your NZeTA application.
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Confirm payment for the NZeTA application
You must pay a fee to cover the cost of processing your application. This fee includes the New Zealands government’s International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). You can make the payment by credit or debit card.
Once the payment is complete, you can submit your application.
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How do I receive my approved eTA for New Zealand?
You’ll receive a decision on your travel authorization by email within 48 hours when you apply through our site.
Your NZeTA will be linked to the passport you registered in the online form. When your passport is scanned at border control, the travel authorization will also be read. It’s also advisable to print a copy of the email confirmation.
FAQ About NZeTA
Consult the New Zealand Visa Policy
On this page, you can check the New Zealand visa policy and discover the requirements to travel to New Zealand for your nationality. Passport holders from around 60 countries can travel to New Zealand visa-free for stays of up to 3 months.
To enjoy this visa exemption, all citizens of these countries must pre-register for an NZeTA — a multiple-entry electronic Travel Authority — and receive approval before traveling to New Zealand.
It’s also open to transit visa waiver countries, and cruise ship passengers of all nationalities. Visitors traveling from or to Australia via New Zealand also need to eTA. You can apply in a matter of minutes by completing a quick online form. Once the NZeTA is granted, it is valid for 2 years, allowing multiple visits during this period.
The only exception is citizens of Australia, and permanent residents of New Zealand, who do not need to obtain travel authorization or an embassy visa in advance. Australian nationals are deemed to hold resident status in New Zealand upon arrival, under the Trans-Tasman travel arrangement.
Who needs a visa for New Zealand?
Foreign citizens not eligible for the NZeTA need a visa for New Zealand, from an embassy or consulate. Consult the lists above to see whether your nationality is eligible to visit New Zealand with an eTA, or just to pass Auckland Airport through in transit.
If you want to study, work, or live in New Zealand, you must get the right type of visa from an Embassy or Consulate.
Here are some more details on New Zealand’s current visa policies for foreign visitors.
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As of July 2019, all travelers requiring an NZ eTA must pay a tourist tax — the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) — to enter New Zealand.
The IVL was introduced by the government as a way for foreign visitors to directly contribute to protecting the unique nature of New Zealand and the infrastructure they will enjoy during their visit.
The money raised by the IVL for New Zealand will be used to invest in sustainable tourism and conservation projects in the country.
The tax is automatically added to the NZeTA fee during the application process and is valid for the duration of the travel authorization.
All foreign citizens not eligible for the eTA who are traveling to New Zealand on consular tourist visas, student visas, or work visas must also pay the New Zealand IVL fee.
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Citizens of more than 140 countries need a visa to visit New Zealand. Some nationalities can get a NZeTA for transit through Auckland Airport only. Check the list above to see if your passport’s issuing country is eligible.
Make an appointment to get a visa from a New Zealand embassy or consulate if you do not come from a visa-exempt or transit visa-exempt country. The type of visa you need varies according to your reason for traveling — tourism or business, to study or work, or to transit through New Zealand to an onward destination.
The validity period of an approved NZ embassy visa depends on the purpose of your stay. Browse the list below to discover if you require an embassy visa to travel to New Zealand for your nationality.
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, South
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vatican City
- Bahamas
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Indonesia
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Republic of Marshall Islands
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestinian Territory
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Ukraine
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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You do not need an NZeTA if you hold a visa for New Zealand, or are an Australian or New Zealand citizen.
Australian passport holders are automatically granted a free electronic visa on arrival for New Zealand to facilitate their entry to the country. The only restrictions to entry to New Zealand for Australian nationals relate to:
- Certain types of criminal convictions
- Prior deportation from any country
- Membership of a group designated as a terrorist entity
The final decision on your permission to enter New Zealand rests with border officials.
Australian citizens may also be denied a visa for New Zealand on arrival if they are deemed by the Minister of Immigration to be likely to commit an imprisonable offense or to be a threat or risk to the security or public order.
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Some foreign citizens do not need a visa to transit through New Zealand if they are passing through Auckland Airport for less than 24 hours and do not leave the transit area of the airport.
If eligible, only a NZeTA is required. There’s no need for a transit visa. Check the list of transit visa waiver countries that appears earlier in this post to see if your nationality can apply for the NZeTA for transit only.
Even if you come from a transit visa waiver country, you must apply for a transit visa in any of the following cases:
- Transit through Auckland airport for more than 24 hours
- Leave the transit area at Auckland Airport for any period of time
- Transit through any airport in New Zealand other than Auckland Airport
If your passport was not issued by a transit visa waiver country, apply for a transit visa before traveling.
This content has been reviewed by
Ekaterina Powell
US Immigration Attorney
Ekaterina Powell is a U.S. attorney licensed in the State of California, working in the area of U.S. immigration law for over 12 years. She has been featured as one of the top immigration lawyers in her state and city several times and has contributed to notable industry publications.