New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority
Some visitors and transit passengers can travel to New Zealand without a visa if they get an NZeTA before they travel. Apply online in minutes.
Valid for 2 Years
Multiple entries allowed
Fast Processing
As quick as 30-90 minutes
Secure Application
Encrypted & protected
Stay Up to 3 Months
Per visit to New Zealand
Get Your NZeTA
Simple online application
Choose visa type & processing speed
Fill in your personal details
Upload passport & photo
Pay securely & receive approval
Everything You Need to Know
Important information about NZeTA requirements and what you can do with your travel authorization
Passport holders of some countries and territories do not have to apply for a visa before you travel to New Zealand. But you must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
•Travel to New Zealand without a visa if you are from a visa waiver country
•Pass through Auckland Airport as a transit passenger
•Get assistance with your NZeTA application
•Multiple entries over 2-year validity period
•Mandatory from 1 October 2019 for visa waiver countries
•Regular processing: 24-72 hours (can be 30-90 minutes)
•Stay up to 3 months per visit
•Valid for 2 years from approval
Who Needs an NZeTA?
Find out if you need an NZeTA for your visit or transit through New Zealand
If you plan to visit New Zealand for a short period, you must request an NZeTA before you travel if you:
Tourist Visits
Stay up to 3 months per visit (6 months for British citizens)
Validity Period
Approved NZeTA valid for up to 2 years with multiple entries
Arriving by Cruise Ship
If you are flying into New Zealand to join your cruise, you must have:
- →An NZeTA if you are from a visa waiver country, or
- →A visa if you are from a country that requires a visa
If you are passing through New Zealand on your way to another country, find out if you need a visa or an NZeTA.
If you pass through New Zealand and do not plan to stay, you are called a transit passenger
Transit passengers can only travel through Auckland International Airport in the transit area
Depending on your passport, you may need an NZeTA or Transit Visa before you travel
If you plan to leave the airport and visit New Zealand, you may need to apply for a visa
Visa Waiver Countries and Territories
Citizens from these 60 countries can travel to New Zealand without a visa if they hold an NZeTA. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date.
Transit Visa Waiver Countries
Citizens from these countries do not need to apply for a visa before passing through New Zealand as a transit passenger but must request an NZeTA to pass through Auckland International Airport.