Your electronic travel authority
The NZeTA is an electronic authorisation to travel to New Zealand. It is not a visa. Most visitors travelling on a visa-waiver passport must hold an approved NZeTA before boarding a flight to New Zealand.
Your NZeTA is linked electronically to the passport used in your request. It usually lasts up to 2 years and supports multiple journeys. If you renew or replace your passport, you need to request a new NZeTA.
What you can do
- Visit for a holiday or to see friends and family.
- Undertake permitted short-term business visitor activities.
- Arrive on a cruise, subject to the relevant conditions.
- Transit through Auckland International Airport if you meet transit requirements.
How long you can stay
Most eligible visa-waiver visitors may stay for up to 3 months per visit. Eligible British citizens may stay for up to 6 months. An NZeTA does not give you permission to stay for its entire 2-year validity period. Cumulative stay limits and other entry conditions apply.
Official fees, clearly explained
The government NZeTA fee is NZD $17 through the official app or NZD $23 through the official website. Most visitors also pay the NZD $100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). A typical total is therefore NZD $117 by app or NZD $123 online. Some travellers, including Australian permanent residents, are exempt from the levy.
Approval is not entry permission
Border officials make the final entry decision. You may need evidence of onward travel, sufficient funds, and that you meet health, character and genuine visitor requirements. Complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration separately when required.