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Complete the NZeTA online visa form with essential personal details, including your date of birth and valid passport information.
Review your application for accuracy, then proceed to payment, covering the NZeTA visa application fee and applicable charges.
Most NZeTA visa applications are approved within 24 hours. You’ll receive your approved NZeTA via email for your travels.
The NZeTA Visa is a digital visa linked to your passport, essential for short visits to New Zealand for tourism, business, or transit purposes. With the NZeTA visa application, travelers can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days, depending on their nationality and the purpose of their visit.
If you’re traveling to New Zealand from a visa-waiver country, applying for an NZeTA is mandatory before boarding your flight. This requirement applies to travelers from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and many others. Even if you don’t require a traditional visa, having an NZeTA is essential for entry into New Zealand.
An NZeTA Visa can be applied for online by citizens and nationals of the 60+ countries listed below. Some countries can only use it for transit.
Bahamas | Bermuda | Bolivia | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador |
Indonesia | Kiribati | Micronesia | Marshall Islands | Nauru | Palau |
Panama | Papua New Guinea | Paraguay | Peru | Philippines | Solomon Islands |
Samoa | Thailand | Tonga | Tuvalu | Vanuatu | Venezuela |
Travelers from visa-waiver countries, cruise ship passengers, and transit passengers passing through Auckland International Airport need an NZeTA Visa. New Zealand citizens, residents, and Australian citizens are exempt from the NZeTA Visa requirements.
The NZeTA Visa is valid for up to 2 years for tourism or business purposes and up to 5 years for cruise passengers and crew members. It allows multiple entries during its validity period.
You can apply for the NZeTA Visa online through the official New Zealand Immigration website or by using the NZeTA mobile app. The NZeTA Visa application requires personal details, passport information, and the payment of the required fees.
The NZeTA Visa cost depends on the application method. Online applications generally cost USD100 - USD150.
Most NZeTA Visa applications are processed within 10 minutes to 72 hours. However, we recommend applying well in advance to avoid any travel delays. You can check your NZeTA status online once your application is submitted.
The NZeTA online visa form requires you to provide personal details, passport information, travel plans, and to answer a few health and character-related questions as part of the New Zealand visa application.
The NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) is an electronic travel authorization required for travelers from visa-waiver countries, as well as cruise travelers and some transit passengers, to enter New Zealand. It is mandatory for eligible travelers and must be obtained before departure as part of the New Zealand visa requirements.
Yes, the NZeTA Visa can be updated after issuance. If your details change (such as passport expiration, Name , DOB, Etc.)
No, the NZeTA Visa is electronically linked to your passport. However, it’s recommended to have a copy or screenshot of your application confirmation in case of any issues when checking your NZeTA status.
If your NZeTA Visa application is declined, contact New Zealand Immigration for further guidance. You may need to apply for a traditional visitor visa instead of the NZeTA.
Yes, the NZeTA Visa allows multiple entries within its validity period, provided each stay does not exceed 3 months.
No, once issued, the NZeTA Visa and the IVL fee are non-refundable.