New Zealand ETA
ETAApply for your New Zealand ETA (NZeTA) online
How to Apply for the New Zealand ETA
Three simple steps to get your ETA
1
Fill in Application
Enter your passport details, travel plans, and answer health and character questions
2
Upload Photo & Pay
Provide a compliant digital photo and complete the secure payment process
3
Receive Your NZeTA
Your approved NZeTA is electronically linked to your passport and confirmed by email
Available Visa Types
Visa TypeValidityStayGov. FeeEntries
New Zealand Tourist ETA
Validity:2 Years
Stay:Up to 3 Months
Gov. Fee:$37.00 USD
Entries:Multiple
Processing Time
Up to 72 hours
Validity
2 years (multiple entry)
Entry Type
Multiple Entry
Service Fee
From $49
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About the New Zealand ETA
The New Zealand ETA (NZeTA) is a mandatory electronic travel authority for visa-waiver travelers visiting or transiting through New Zealand. It is required before boarding your flight and is valid for multiple visits over 2 years.
Requirements
- Valid passport from a visa-waiver country
- Recent digital photograph meeting NZ specifications
- Valid email address for ETA delivery
- Credit or debit card for payment
- No serious criminal convictions
- Intention to leave New Zealand within 3 months per visit
New Zealand ETA FAQ
Common questions about the New Zealand ETA
Citizens of visa-waiver countries (including the US, UK, Canada, and most EU nations) need an NZeTA before traveling to New Zealand. Citizens of Australia are exempt.
Yes, all cruise ship passengers arriving in New Zealand ports need a valid NZeTA, even if only visiting for a few hours during a port call.
Each visit can last up to 3 months (or 6 months for UK citizens). The NZeTA is valid for 2 years, allowing multiple trips within that period.
Yes, every traveler including infants and children must have their own NZeTA. Parents or guardians must apply on behalf of minors.
The IVL is a NZ$35 levy collected with the NZeTA to help fund tourism infrastructure and conservation. It is included in the application process and is separate from the NZeTA fee.