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New Zealand is one of the places in the world that is close to nature and filled with abundant beauty. The greenery and peaceful vibe of the place bring you closer to mother nature. New Zealand is a sovereign country with two landmasses that is the southern island and the Northern island. The country is a collection of small islands. With splendid beauty, landscapes, and locals, the country is one of the most preferred tourist spots in the world. The natural beauty and the hospitality of the locals attract tourists from every corner of the world. Since it is situated in the southwestern region of the Pacific Ocean, the climate is suitable for the year-round trip. One can visit New Zealand any time in the world. It will welcome you with open hands.

One of the countries from where the most number of visitors come to New Zealand is India. The country has exempted 60 countries from the lift of Visa for travel. This means that the citizens of that country would not need a visa to travel to New Zealand though they will be needing an eTA. The eTA stands for electronic travel authority. Visa exemption helps you to cut short the process and make it fast. One does not need a lot of time to get into this tedious process. Within a few days, the whole process is completed. The document needed for eTA is as follows:

1. A passport is the most important and first thing that you would need before you apply for eTA. One should have a valid passport and the documents should remain valid until 3 months from the date you depart from New Zealand. This is a mandatory condition.
2. A recent passport-size photograph is required. It is also a mandatory document.
3. Email addresses and also mandatory as the electronic travel authority is sent via mail. Make sure you keep a printout of the eTA too. It may be required at the airport.
4. One should either have the returning tickets or the amount to buy one. This is asked at the airport.
5. You should have a digital payment option with you. You can pay via debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
6. The bank statement is required to prove the means of sustenance and to show that you can take charge of your trip.
7. The digital signature should be there in your system. It is required in some documents.

The process of applying for a New Zealand eTA Application is very simple. It takes a few days for the complete application to get scrutinized and accepted. The process is as follows:

1. The first steps involve you to fill all the personal information 
2. Secondly, the applicant will have to choose the processing time for the application. The sooner you want the processing to complete, the more the amount you will have to pay for it and vice versa.
3. Select the mode of payment. The application form asks you to revise the information entered. Once the payment is done you cannot change it. Make sure you have checked all the details.
4. Submit all the documents mentioned above 
5. That’s it. Your eTA will arrive in the time frame which you have chosen.

The process is very simple and sorted. One thing to keep in mind while filling out the form is to fill in the details very carefully. One should check the details twice before the final submission. Any discrepancies in the application can result in its cancellation or more time.

The eTA is valid for 2 years. You can get multiple entries by one ETC. Additionally, you will have to pay IVL or International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. IVL is submitted only once in 2 years. So if you are willing to explore this beautiful place, apply for eTA and you are all set to go.