• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Road Affair

Stop Dreaming. Start Traveling.

Hide Search
  • Home
  • Browse
    • Guides & Tips
    • See & Do
    • Tech & Gear
    • Work & Volunteer
    • Places to Stay
    • Blogging
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • North America
    • Oceania
    • South America
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Start a Blog
Show Search
New Zealand visa application
GagoDesign / shutterstock.com

Guides & Tips • New Zealand

Everything You Need to Know About New Zealand eTA

Jessica P. December 29, 2022
Share
TwitterPinterestFacebookFlipboardEmail
Road Affair is reader-supported and may earn commission from purchases made through links in this article.

Planning a trip to New Zealand? Unless you’re an Australian citizen, you’ll need to obtain either a traditional visitor visa or an NZeTA. Read on for a comprehensive guide to obtaining a visa to travel to New Zealand. 

What Is an NZeTA?

An NZeTA is a New Zealand electronic travel authority that you can apply for online. If you are traveling to New Zealand on holiday and meet certain criteria, you may be able to acquire an NZeTA instead of applying for a visitor visa. 

Who Needs an NZeTA?

Any visitor traveling to New Zealand with a passport from a visa-waiver country or territory will need to apply for an NZeTA. Visa-waiver countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, and European Union member states. You can find a full list of visa-waiver countries here.

While Australian citizens are not required to obtain a visitor visa or an NZeTA, permanent residents of Australia must present an NZeTA when traveling to New Zealand. 

An NZeTA is good for visitors planning to stay in New Zealand for up to three months, or six months for visitors from the United Kingdom. You will need to present an onward ticket to an immigration officer on arrival. If you plan to stay longer than three months, you need to apply for a visitor visa instead. You must also apply for a visa if you are already in New Zealand and wish to extend your stay. 

You must obtain an NZeTA whether you are arriving through Auckland Airport or by cruise ship. Regardless of where they are arriving from, transit passengers going through Auckland Airport on their way to Australia can also apply for an NZeTA. Transit passengers on their way to another country can apply for an NZeTA only if they are from a visa-waiver country or a transit visa-waiver country. 

How to Apply for an NZeTA 

You can apply for an NZeTA online and complete the application in your own language. The eTA will be sent to your email, and you must print it out and present it with your passport on arrival. 

Applications are typically processed within 72 hours, but you should apply well in advance in case of complications or delays. 

NZeTA applications cost $17 NZD (about $10.65 USD) on the free app and $23 NZD online. You also need to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy – an additional $35 NZD – at the time of application. 

How Long Is an NZeTA Valid?

An NZeTA is valid for multiple visits within up to two years. 

We hope this guide answered some of your questions about the New Zealand eTA application process. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, check out the NZeTA page of the official website of the government of New Zealand.

Share
TwitterPinterestFacebookFlipboardEmail

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Beautiful clear turquoise water near rocks and cliffs in Negril Jamaica

20 Best Places to Visit in Jamaica

See & Do

Beautiful Airbnb in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

15 Best Airbnbs in Hilton Head Island, SC

Places to Stay

Cool Airbnb in Puerto Rico

15 Best Airbnbs in Puerto Rico

Places to Stay

Kangaroo at Lucky Bay in the Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance, Western Australia

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Australia

Guides & Tips

Beautiful Airbnb in Washington DC, USA

15 Best Airbnbs in Washington DC, USA

Places to Stay

You might also like...

Beautiful Airbnb in Wellington, New Zealand

Places to Stay

15 Best Airbnbs in Wellington, New Zealand

Beautiful Airbnb in Auckland, New Zealand

Places to Stay

15 Best Airbnbs in Auckland, New Zealand

Ring from Lord of the Rings in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

See & Do

15 Lord of the Rings Filming Locations in New Zealand

Kangaroo at Lucky Bay in the Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance, Western Australia

Guides & Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Australia

Happy tourists sightseeing city with map

Guides & Tips

25 Important Travel Safety Tips You Need To Know

View on Grand canal with woman traveler in hat on Academia bridge in Venice.

Guides & Tips

60+ Tips for Backpacking Through Europe

Colorful Merida sign with a Mexican flag and cathedral in the background in Merida, Mexico

Guides & Tips

3 Days in Merida: The Perfect Merida Itinerary

Aerial view of historic Zurich city center with famous Fraumunster Church and river Limmat

Guides & Tips

3 Days in Zurich: The Perfect Zurich Itinerary

Footer

Browse

  • Guides & Tips
  • See & Do
  • Tech & Gear
  • Work & Volunteer
  • Travel Resources

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Caribbean
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America

Resources

  • Best Travel Backpacks
  • Best Travel Insurance
  • How to Save Money for Travel
  • Packing List for Backpackers
  • How to Start a Blog

Company

  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Subscribe

Get more travel inspiration, tips and exclusive offers sent straight to your inbox

© 2023 Road Affair, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest