Who generally needs an NZeTA?
- Visitors travelling on an eligible visa-waiver passport.
- Australian permanent residents who are not Australian citizens.
- Travellers arriving by cruise ship, subject to cruise-entry rules.
- Certain passengers transiting through Auckland International Airport.
Who does not need one?
New Zealand citizens and Australian citizens travelling on their respective passports do not need an NZeTA. Travellers with a valid New Zealand visa generally do not need a separate NZeTA. Other exemptions can apply.
Before you apply
- Check the passport you will actually use to travel, not only where you live.
- Your passport must normally be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure from New Zealand; exceptions apply.
- Meet applicable health, character and genuine visitor requirements.
- Be able to show sufficient funds and onward travel when requested.
- Have a suitable facial photo, an email address and an accepted payment method.
Important passport conditions
Visa-waiver eligibility can depend on passport type and citizenship status. For example, Taiwan passports must include a personal identification number, and Hong Kong and Macao passport conditions apply. Portuguese passports have permanent-residence conditions. British passport categories are not all treated alike.
Not sure which permission you need?
Use our guided preparation check for general guidance. If you plan to work, study long-term, stay longer than allowed, or have a complex immigration history, use the official visa information service.
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