About the NZeTA

The New Zealand eTA is an Electronic Travel Authority for travelers who wish to visit New Zealand for short-term stays of up to 90 days from the date of arrival, with the exception of British nationals who can stay for a period of up to 6 months. The NZeTA is granted through an online application system. It was introduced to simplify visa processes for citizens of eligible countries who want to travel to and within New Zealand for short-term stays.

The NZeTA can be obtained by completing a simple and straightforward online application form. Applicants must provide their personal details, travel information and passport data. For those who are travelling for tourism purposes the payment will include the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Australian permanent residents are not required to pay the IVL.

eTA New Zealand Authorized Stay and Validity

The New Zealand eTA grants visitors a stay of up to ninety (90) days in New Zealand.

Travelers can apply for the New Zealand eTA at any time before their expected departure date. Most applications will be processed within 1 business day, however some applications may take longer to process, up to 3 business days. The NZeTA has a validity of 2 years from the moment of approval and can be used for multiple entries.

New Zealand eTA Application

Passport guidelines for the NZeTA

Applicants must have a valid passport, which must have a minimum validity of three (3) months beyond the expected date of departure. New Zealand eTA holders will be granted a 90-day stay at one of the designated ports of entry in New Zealand.

Visa waiver countries and territories

Austria	Andorra	Argentina	Belgium	Bulgaria	Bahrain	Brazil	Brunei	Cyprus	Croatia
Czech Republic	Canada	Chile	Denmark	Estonia	Finland	France	Germany	Greece	Hungary
Hong Kong	Ireland	Italy	Iceland	Israel	Japan	Kuwait	Latvia	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Liechtenstein	Malta	Macau	Malaysia	Mauritius	Mexico	Monaco	Netherlands	Norway	Oman
Poland	Portugal	Qatar	Romania	Slovakia	Singapore	Slovenia	Sweden	San Marino	Saudi Arabia
Spain	Seychelles	South Korea	Switzerland	Taiwan	United Kingdom	UAE	United States	Uruguay	Vatican City

Transit visa waiver countries

Bahamas	Bermuda	Bolivia	Colombia	Costa Rica	Ecuador	Indonesia	Kiribati	Micronesia	Marshall Islands
Nauru	Palau	Panama	Papua New Guinea	Paraguay	Peru	Philippines	Solomon Islands	Samoa	Thailand
Tonga	Tuvalu	Vanuatu	Venezuela