New Zealand ETA Online Application
eTA New Zealand Visa is a new entry requirement that provides authorisation to travel to and enter New Zealand for short-term stays, tourism or business visitor activities. All non-citizens require a Visa or electronic Travel Authorization to enter New Zealand.
Get Your NZeTA in 3 Simple Steps
Complete Application
Fill out the online form with your personal and passport information
Receive by Email
Get your approved eTA sent directly to your email address
Travel to NZ
Travel to New Zealand with your approved eTA authorization
What is NZeTA?
NZeTA stands for New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority. It's a digital visa exemption for citizens of 60+ visa-waiver countries. Unlike traditional visas, your NZeTA is digitally linked to your passport upon approval, so you won't need a stamp in your passport.
The NZeTA is comparable to the ETA for Australia and eTA for Canada, and is valid for 2 years from the date of approval.
Who Needs an NZeTA?
You are required to apply for an NZeTA before traveling to New Zealand if you meet any of these criteria:
Visa-Exempt Travelers
Traveling on a passport from a New Zealand visa-exempt country
Australian Residents
Permanent residents of Australia can apply for NZeTA
Cruise Passengers
All cruise passengers, regardless of nationality, need an NZeTA
Which Countries Are Eligible?
New Zealand has introduced Electronic Travel Authorizations for citizens of 60+ countries covered by the Visa Waiver Scheme.
✓Standard Visa Waiver Countries
✓Transit Visa Waiver Countries
Who needs an eTA New Zealand Visa?
New Zealand introduced Electronic Travel Authorizations for travellers who are citizens of one of the 60 countries covered by the Visa Waiver Scheme, including citizens of the Netherlands and Belgium.
Visa Waiver Countries and Territories
Transit Visa Waiver Countries
What Does It Mean to Travel Through New Zealand?
If you are passing through New Zealand on your way to another country, find out if you need a visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
- International passengers can only transfer via Auckland International Airport and must remain in designated transit areas or on board their aircraft
- Currently you can stay in New Zealand for less than 24 hours without a visa
- Only New Zealand citizens and permanent residents and Australian citizens do not require a visa and NZeTA to transit through the country
- Citizens of all other countries need an NZeTA or transit visa to travel through New Zealand
Conditions for Applying for an NZeTA
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after leaving New Zealand. In addition, the following applies:
- A visa is not required for a maximum stay of 3 months
- The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) is mandatory
- The document is valid for 2 years, provided that your passport is also valid during that period
- The processing time of the approval of an NZeTA is a maximum of 72 hours
- An NZeTA can also be applied for via our website. Apply Now
NZeTA Requirements for Arriving by Cruise Ship
Are you going to backpacking in New Zealand soon? Or are you in transit to, for example, Australia? From 1 October 2019, it is mandatory to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority for your trip to New Zealand on the cruise. This is also called a New Zealand visa (NZeTA). You can easily apply for the travel authorization online and you will receive an almost immediate message whether you have been granted access to New Zealand. If approved, NZeTA remains valid for two years. If you apply for a new passport within these 2 years, you can transfer the NZeTA to your new passport.
Applying for the NZeTA for a Cruise Passenger
With the help of an online option and using a phone, tablet, or laptop, one can apply for NZeTA. The cruise ship online application form can directly be filled in just a few minutes. Candidates need to duly fill the form with their personal information along with the mentioned ones in the passport, including:
- – First and last name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Residential Address, Contact Details, Passport number with the issue and expiry date
An applicant needs to provide the purpose for their visit. If anyone has the purpose to get medical treatment, he/she won't get the eTA approved for the cruise. They need to provide all the details in the correct manner in order to avoid any mishap or rejection.
The approved New Zealand eTA for a cruise will be sent to the provided email address. They also need to carry the passport (the similar one used for application) along with the valid documents while entering New Zealand.
Requirements for NZeTA for Business Trips
To submit an NZeTA application for a business tour, it's required to have a passport having the validity of at least 3 months. The person needs to be from one of the visa waiver countries.
People must be a credit or debit card holder so as he/she can pay the required charges for NZeTA, IVL, and a small tourist tax.
In addition to the NZeTA, New Zealand has also introduced a tourist tax, this is known as Tourism Levy (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy). The costs for the tourist tax are included in the costs you pay for the visa for New Zealand. The validity of the Tourism Levy is also two years or as long until the validity of your passport. Proceeds from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy are used to maintain the infrastructure for tourism, protect nature, and promote New Zealand as a tourist destination.
A valid email ID is also needed to get notified of your application. Here, you will get the valid NZeTA doc after approval.
People from non-visa waiver nations who aren't eligible for applying New Zealand eTA before a business tour and are, rather, required to get a Business Visitor Visa for New Zealand from the consulate/embassy to pay for business activities. Candidates need to provide the proof of adequate funds to spend during their visit.
Apply for eTA New Zealand VisaDo you Require to Have a Tourist Visa for New Zealand?
It completely depends on your nationality that you require a tourism NZeTA or New Zealand tourist visa. It also depends on the purpose of your visit along with the duration of the stay in the country.
The time duration for the visit of citizens the citizens of the countries like the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Argentina, and all European Union member states is 90 days (having a valid New Zealand eTA).
Citizens from the United Kingdom can enter for periods of up to 6 months with the NZeTA.
The applicants need to apply for NZeTA online before their departure to NZ.
Permanent countrymen of Australia can apply for NZeTA without paying any extra money for IVL. They are exempted from this tax. They can stay in New Zealand as they are conferred automatic residency status on their arrival.
Travelers need to have their eligibility to apply for a visitor visa to visit New Zealand. These are –
- Australian permanent citizen and resident
- A resident from a visa waiver nation
- United Nations laissez-passer holder
- Qualified for visa-free travel with any specific requirements
If a person wants to get a visitor visa for New Zealand, he will require to visit the consulate or embassy. He must have to bring a valid passport along with the supporting documents that include tour reservations and accommodation.
What Do You Need to Get a New Zealand Transit eTA?
Obtaining a New Zealand Transit eTA is a simple and straightforward process. Below are the eligibility criteria for the candidates to apply for –
- A passport with the validity of at least 3 months
- A valid email address to receive their NZeTA notification once it is approved
- Payment option (Debit/Credit Card)
With the help of an online option and using a phone, tablet, or laptop, one can apply for NZeTA. The transit eTA online application form can directly be filled in just a few minutes. Candidates need to duly fill the form with their personal information along with the mentioned ones in the passport, including:
– First and last name, Date of Birth, Nationality, Residential Address, Contact Details, Passport number with the issue and expiry date
Candidates need to answer a few health as well as security questions and review the application carefully to ensure it matches with all the information printed on the passport exactly.
As soon as the application form has been submitted, the system will determine that a person needs a Transit NZeTA. It calculates the applicable fees automatically for their situation.
Travellers with the valid passport of a visa waiver country who expect to leave the airport and want to stay in New Zealand can apply for New Zealand eTA. Eligible candidates will not be able to transit with the NZeTA through Christchurch or Wellington airport.
FAQ's
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Why does one require NZeTA?
An NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) visa is required when traveling through New Zealand as a transit passenger. Before traveling to New Zealand, you must apply for a transit visa.
How long is the NZeTA valid?
The NZeTA is valid for 3 years from the time it is approved by New Zealand authorities. You can travel to New Zealand as much as you want in these two years. However, each additional stay cannot exceed 3 months.
Can I extend my NZeTA?
No, NZeTA cannot be extended. If your NZeTA is not valid long enough for your planned trip and you are staying in New Zealand, please apply for a new visa before you travel.
Who doesn't need an NZeTA?
If you are a citizen of New Zealand, hold a foreign passport with New Zealand citizenship, are an Australian citizen traveling on an Australian passport, or hold a valid New Zealand visa (including permanent residency visas).
Is my NZeTA information safe?
With us, your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) registration uses a Secure Sockets Layer with at least 256-bit key-length encryption on all servers. All personal data provided by the applicant is encrypted during transportation and during flight at all levels of the online portal.
Does the New Zealand ETA apply to multiple visits?
Yes, the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) is valid for multiple entries during the validity period.
Do I need an NZeTA for transit?
Yes, you need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) to travel through New Zealand.
Can I work on an NZeTA visa?
No, you cannot work in New Zealand on an NZeTA visa. You need a valid work visa to work in New Zealand.
Do cruise travellers require a New Zealand eTA?
Anyone arriving by cruise ship is eligible to apply for a New Zealand eTA (NZeTA). This includes visa-free nationals, cruise passengers, cruise ship crew. Regardless of nationality, every cruise passenger is eligible to apply for a New Zealand eTA (NZeTA).
What is the New Zealand Declaration of Travel?
The New Zealand Travel Declaration is an online system air travellers use to complete a declaration before traveling to New Zealand. This helps travellers comply with current border rules and helps protect New Zealand. Systems are important tools that have helped reopen our borders safely.
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