Information about Visa Waiver Visitor Visa
If you are from a visa waiver country, you do not have to apply for a visa before you travel to New Zealand provided you’re in good health and of good character. You need to show you are a genuine visitor, have enough money for your stay and a travel ticket out of New Zealand to a country you have the right to enter.
You can
- Travel to New Zealand without first applying for a visa - you must be from a visa waiver country to do this.
- Bring your family, if they meet our criteria for visa waiver travel.
- Holiday and sightsee, visit family and friends, shop and enjoy New Zealand as a visitor.
- Study for a short time.
Things to note
- From 1 October 2019, if you are from a visa waiver country you must request an NZeTA before you travel. It costs NZD $9 on our free app, or NZD $12 if completed online.
- You must also pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The IVL costs NZD $35 and is paid at the same time as the NZeTA.
Check that you meet the detailed criteria.