Crew of planes and cruise ships
Crew of passenger airlines and cruise ships must have a Crew ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) before they leave for New Zealand.
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We work in partnership with trusted carriers worldwide, including airlines and cruise operators, to protect the security of our borders.
Crew of passenger airlines and cruise ships must have a Crew ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) before they leave for New Zealand.
Some crew of cargo ships, fishing vessels and private craft must have an NZeTA or visa before they can come to NZ. They do not need a Crew ETA.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) works in partnership with trusted carriers across the world to protect the security of our borders. This page contains two sections: one for the airline industry, and the other for the maritime (shipping) industry.
Download training material for airline staff about the NZeTA.
There are 7 Immigration Control Areas (ICAs) where we carry out immigration checks on people arriving in or leaving New Zealand by air.