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New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority

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About The NZeTA

General Information

The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority is valid for up to two years.

You can enter the country multiple times during the validity period, giving you plenty of flexibility and time to explore!

With a NZeTA you can visit New Zealand for up to three months at a time, or up to six months for UK citizens.

You can secure your New Zealand ETA online with Visa First.

Simply check out the requirements below to find out if you’re eligible.

Visa First will take care of your New Zealand eTA application from start to finish.

Eligibility

You can apply for the NZ eTA if:

  • Hold a passport from an eligible country
  • If you are a cruise ship passenger - regardless of your nationality
  • Or a permanent resident of Australia
New Zealand eTA Requirements

In order to apply for the NZeTA, you will be required to provide a number of documents. These may include:

  • A valid passport
  • Be in a state of good health
  • Good character
  • Have at least NZ$1,000 for each month that you intend to stay in New Zealand
  • Your return tickets must be purchased and paid for before you travel to New Zealand
  • And more…
NZeTA Processing Time

It can take of up to 72 hours for your NZ ETA to be approved

Cost

New Zealand eTA cost starts from

€95
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Frequently Asked Questions

The processing time for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) can vary. It can take at least 72 hours to be approved.

Whether or not you need an eTA to visit New Zealand will depend on the country you are from.

Travellers from visa-waiver countries can obtain a New Zealand eTA to visit. You won’t need a visa in this case can can travel solely with an eTA.

The following countries can obtain a New Zealand eTA:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia (citizens only), Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (residents with HKSAR or British National–Overseas passports only), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia (citizens only), Liechtenstein, Lithuania (citizens only), Luxembourg, Macau (only for Macau SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal (if you have the right to live permanently in Portugal), Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan (if you are a permanent resident), United Arab Emirates, UK (for UK passport holders with permanent residency only), USA (including USA nationals), Uruguay, Vatican City.

Generally, it’s recommended to apply for an NZeTA at least 72 hours before your departure to New Zealand.

You can enter New Zealand without an eTA if you apply for a visa to New Zealand.

Generally, if you are from a visa-waiver country, are a cruise traveller, or a transit passenger you can apply for an eTA.

No, you do not have permission to work with a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority. The eTA is primarily for short-term visits for tourism, business, or transit purposes.

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