Travellers who do not need an NZeTA
Some travellers, including people with a New Zealand visa, do not need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before they travel to New Zealand.
To travel to New Zealand, you must have either a valid New Zealand visa or an NZeTA — but some people, including Australian citizens, do not need a visa or an NZeTA.
Who does not need an NZeTA
You do not need an NZeTA if you:
- have a valid visa for New Zealand — this can be a work, student, visitor, resident or permanent resident visa
- are travelling on an Australian passport, New Zealand passport or a foreign passport that has a New Zealand citizen endorsement
- are a member of, or someone associated with, a scientific programme or expedition under the Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty — you may need evidence to support this, or
- are a member of a visiting force, including one of its civilian employees, travelling in the ordinary course of your employment or duty — you may need evidence to support this.
If you need a New Zealand citizen endorsement
A New Zealand citizen endorsement is a label in your foreign passport or an electronic record linked to that passport's number. If you travel to another country, it lets you return to New Zealand on your foreign passport.
To apply for an endorsement you must be a New Zealand citizen.