Transit visa waiver countries and territories

Citizens of some countries and territories do not have to apply for a visa before transiting Auckland International Airport. They must request a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) instead.

Transiting through Auckland International Airport

If you are passing through (transiting) Auckland International Airport on your way to another country, you do not need a Transit Visa if you are from a transit visa waiver country or territory.

You must, however, get a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before you travel.

If you are not from a transit visa waiver country, you may need a Transit Visa.

Note

You are not a transit passenger if you are passing through another New Zealand airport, not Auckland International Airport. This is because there is no transit area at other airports.

You will usually need a Visitor Visa or an NZeTA that lets you enter New Zealand.

Transiting through New Zealand to another country

Check if you need an NZeTA or visa

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Transit Visa

List of transit visa waiver countries and territories

Bahamas

Bermuda

Bolivia

Colombia

Costa Rica

Ecuador

Federated States of Micronesia

Fiji

Indonesia

Kiribati

Nauru

Palau

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Republic of Marshall Islands

Samoa

Solomon Islands

Thailand

Tonga

Tuvalu

Vanuatu

Venezuela