Identity
You must provide proof of your identity
We use your passport details to check your identity.
Tips
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave New Zealand.
Information about NZeTA
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority
You must get an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) if you are travelling without a visa on a passport from a visa waiver country, or travelling as a permanent resident of Australia.
Valid for
2 or 5 years
Cost
From
NZD $17
Processing time
Allow
72 hours
With an NZeTA you can
- Travel to New Zealand without first applying for a visa — if you are travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country, a cruise ship passenger or a permanent resident of Australia.
Visa Waiver countries and territories
Arriving by cruise ship - Pass through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on the way to or from Australia.
- Pass through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on the way to another country — if you are from a visa waiver or transit visa waiver country.
Things to note
- You must get an NZeTA if you do not have a valid visa and you are either travelling on a passport from a visa waiver country or travelling as a permanent resident of Australia.
- You do not need an NZeTA if you have a valid New Zealand visa, or are an Australian citizen travelling with an Australian passport.
Travellers who do not need an NZeTA - If you are already in New Zealand and want to extend your stay, you must apply for a visa, not an NZeTA.
- An NZeTA is valid for 2 years for travellers, and 5 years for crew members. You can use your NZeTA for multiple visits while it is valid.
- An NZeTA request costs NZD $23, or NZD $17 on our free app.
- After you request an NZeTA you can check its status or update your details.
Check your NZeTA status
How to request a change to your NZeTA
Download our app on to your iOS or Android device
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Evidence to provide
The criteria and evidence below will provide you with the information you need to meet the requirements of an NZeTA.
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Health
You must be in good health
You must be of good health. When you request your NZeTA you will be asked whether you are coming to New Zealand for medical consultation or treatment.
Tips
If you want to come for medical consultation or treatment, you’ll need to apply for a ‘Medical Treatment Visitor Visa’ before travelling to New Zealand.
Character
You must be of good character
When you request your NZeTA, you will be asked some questions about your character.
You will not meet our good character requirements if any of the following apply:
- you have a criminal conviction
- you have been deported, removed or excluded from another country
- we have reason to believe you may be a risk to New Zealand's security, public order or public interest.
Tips
If we have reason to believe you are not of good character, you will not receive a NZeTA.
People who may be considered a risk to New Zealand’s security, public order or public interest, include those who are registered sex offenders or associated with a gang.
If we have reason to believe you’re not of good character, we can stop you from travelling to New Zealand at check-in, or refuse you entry permission when you get here.
If you aren’t sure you’ll meet our requirements for good character, you should apply for a visa before coming to New Zealand.
Arriving by cruise ship
You can be any nationality if entering New Zealand as a cruise ship passenger
We use your passport to check your citizenship when you request your NZeTA.
Arriving by plane
You must be a citizen of a visa waiver country if entering New Zealand by plane
We use your passport to check your citizenship when you request your NZeTA.
In transit through Auckland International Airport
You must be a citizen of a visa waiver country or transit visa waiver country if passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to another country
If you are from any other country, you can get an NZeTA if you are passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to or from Australia.
Transit passengers must remain in the transit area at Auckland International Airport.
We use your passport to check your citizenship when you request your NZeTA.
Funds
You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand
You must have at least NZ $1,000 for each month of your stay, or if you’ve already paid for your accommodation, NZ $400 for each month of your stay.
You may be asked for evidence you’ll have access to your funds when you check-in or arrive in New Zealand.
Tips
If you are pregnant, there are additional requirements.
You can’t meet the funds requirement for visa waiver travel by arranging a sponsor. If you want to arrange sponsorship, you have to apply for a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
Onward travel
You must have a ticket out of New Zealand
When you check-in, you’ll be asked to present your travel ticket out of New Zealand to a country you have the right to enter.
Your departure date must be within 3 months of your arrival, or if you’re from the United Kingdom, within 6 months.
If after you leave New Zealand you’ll be travelling to a country that also has an onward travel requirement, we may ask to see that ticket too.
Tips
Your tickets must be paid for before your travel.
If you’ll be leaving on a private craft or cruise ship, we'll accept a letter from the craft owner or a cruise itinerary as proof of your travel arrangements.
If your only reason for coming to New Zealand is to renew a visa for another country, we recommend that you apply for a visa before travelling.
Time in New Zealand
You can only visit New Zealand for up to 6 months in any 12-month period.
We’ll check our records to see how much time you’ve spent in New Zealand.
Tips
If you don’t meet this requirement, you can’t travel visa waiver, but you can apply for a visitor visa to return to New Zealand.
Relationship with family
Your family must meet the same visa waiver requirements
To travel visa waiver, your family must:
- be in good health
- be of good character
- be bona fide applicants
- be citizens of a visa waiver country
- have enough money to live on while in New Zealand
- have a ticket out of New Zealand to a country they have the right to enter.
Genuine intentions to visit, study or work in NZ
Evidence that you are a genuine visitor
Tips
If family members don’t meet the requirements to travel visa waiver they should apply for a visa before visiting New Zealand.
Process and costs
The information below will help you understand the process, timeframes and costs involved in requesting an NZeTA, so you can plan ahead and submit a complete request.
Notes
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Enter country detailsConditions
When you arrive in New Zealand with your NZeTA, these are the conditions that you must meet once we give you a visa.
You must meet the conditions of the visa we give you when you arrive in New Zealand at the border.
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