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Type of traveller

I am travelling on an Australian passport I am travelling on a New Zealand passport I am travelling on a foreign passport with a New Zealand citizen endorsement I am travelling as a New Zealand permanent resident I am travelling with a valid New Zealand visa I am travelling as part of a visiting military force I am travelling as part of a scientific expedition under the Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty None of these

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Travellers who do not need an NZeTA

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You do not need an NZeTA or visa to travel to New Zealand.

Australian citizens visiting New Zealand must meet the character requirements of the Australian Resident Visa.
Australian Resident Visa

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You do not need an NZeTA or visa to travel to New Zealand.

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You do not need an NZeTA or visa to travel to New Zealand.

At check-in or when you arrive in New Zealand, you may need to show evidence that you are part of a visiting military force.

You must meet good character requirements.
Good character for temporary visas

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You do not need an NZeTA or visa to travel to New Zealand.

You may need to meet good character requirements.
Good character for temporary visas

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You do not need an NZeTA or visa to travel to New Zealand.

At check-in or when you arrive in New Zealand, you may need to show evidence that you are part of a scientific expedition under the Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty.

You must meet good character requirements.
Good character for temporary visas

Are you arriving in New Zealand on a cruise ship?

Yes No

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand. You can be any nationality.

If you are an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Reason for travelling to New Zealand

I am visiting New Zealand I am coming for medical treatment or consultation I am coming to study I am coming to work I am transiting Auckland International Airport on the way to another country. I will not visit New Zealand I am passing through a different New Zealand airport (not Auckland International Airport), on the way to another country None of these

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'Visiting' means you are entering and staying in New Zealand as a visitor.

'Transiting' means you are passing through Auckland International Airport as a transit passenger on your way to another country. You can only wait in the transit area for up to 24 hours. You cannot visit New Zealand.

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. You need to apply for a visa and have it before you travel to New Zealand.

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Passing through a New Zealand airport (not Auckland International Airport) to another country

You have indicated that you are passing through a New Zealand airport (other than Auckland International Airport) on the way to another country.

You will be considered a visitor and not a transit passenger — Auckland International Airport is the only New Zealand airport where you can be a transit passenger.

What passport are you travelling to New Zealand on?

Passport from a visa waiver country or territory Passport from another country

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Check the list of visa waiver countries and territories.

Visa waiver countries and territories

Are you an Australian permanent resident?

Yes No

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An Australian permanent resident must have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

If you are an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. You need to apply for a visa and have it before you travel.

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

As an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Transit passenger at Auckland International Airport

You have indicated that you are a transit passenger passing through Auckland International Airport on your way to another country. You can only wait in the transit area for up to 24 hours. You cannot visit New Zealand.

Are you transiting to or from Australia?

I am arriving into Auckland International Airport on a flight from Australia I am departing Auckland International Airport on a flight to Australia None of these

What passport are you travelling to New Zealand on?

Passport from a visa waiver country or territory Passport from a transit visa waiver country or and territory Passport from another country

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Visa waiver countries and territories

Transit visa waiver countries and territories

Are you an Australian permanent resident?

Yes No

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An Australian permanent resident must have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand. You will be a transit passenger and cannot visit New Zealand.

If you are an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. You must have a Transit Visa before you travel.

Transit passengers

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand. You will be a transit passenger and cannot visit New Zealand.

As an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Coming for medical treatment

You have indicated you are coming for medical treatment or consultation. Unless you are an Australian permanent resident, you must have a Medical Treatment Visitor Visa before you travel.

Medical Treatment Visitor Visa

Are you an Australian permanent resident?

Yes No

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An Australian permanent resident must have:

a current Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Australian Resident Return Visa — these cannot be 'provisional' visas, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. You need to apply for a Medical Treatment Visitor Visa and have it before you travel.

Medical Treatment Visitor Visa

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

As an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Visitor staying in New Zealand

You have indicated that you are entering and staying in New Zealand as a visitor, and you are not arriving by cruise ship.

Are you an Australian permanent resident?

Yes No

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An Australian permanent resident must have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

As an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

What passport are you travelling to New Zealand on?

Passport from a visa waiver country or territory Passport from another country

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Check the list of visa waiver countries and territories.

Visa waiver countries and territories

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. You need to apply for a visa and have it before you travel to New Zealand.

Explore visa options

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

When you arrive at the New Zealand border with your NZeTA, we may give you a visa that lets you stay:

up to 3 months at a time, or
up to 6 months at a time if travelling on a UK passport.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. To stay more than 3 months (or more than 6 months for UK citizens), you need to apply for a visa and have it before you travel to New Zealand.

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Coming to work

You have indicated that you are coming to work. In most cases you need a visa before travelling to New Zealand to work, except if you are an Australian permanent resident.

Are you an Australian permanent resident?

Yes No

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An Australian permanent resident must have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

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Normally you cannot use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand to work — except for some specialist and business activities.

Explore the visa options to work in New Zealand or to visit for these specialist and business activities.

Explore visa options

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

As an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Coming to study in New Zealand

You have indicated that you are coming to study.

Are you an Australian permanent resident?

Yes No

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An Australian permanent resident must have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

As an Australian permanent resident, you must also have:

an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or an Australian Resident Return Visa, and
travel conditions on the visa to let you return to Australia.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

What passport are you travelling to New Zealand on?

Passport from a visa waiver country or territory Passport from another country

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Check the list of visa waiver countries and territories.

Visa waiver countries and territories

How long are you studying for?

Up to 3 months More than 3 months

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You cannot travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA. You need to apply for a visa to study in New Zealand, and have it before you travel to New Zealand.

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You must have an NZeTA before you travel to New Zealand.

When you arrive in New Zealand with your NZeTA, we may give you a visa that lets you study for up to 3 months. Check the conditions on the visa that you may get.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

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