Apply for a New Zealand ETA (NZeTA)
Apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority online or via the official app before travelling to New Zealand as a visa-waiver country citizen.
This guide is for planning and preparation. Details may change, so verify current requirements with the official sources before applying, paying fees, or submitting documents.
Review and freshness
This guide has a recorded editorial review date. Always verify final requirements, fees, forms, and appointment rules with official sources before applying.
Estimated timeline
Within 72 hours
Estimated fees
NZ$17 to NZ$100
Who this is for
Citizens of visa-waiver countries (excluding Australian citizens) travelling to New Zealand for tourism, transit, or short visits.
Location
New Zealand
Eligibility
Nationality
You must hold a passport from a country eligible for the NZeTA visa waiver scheme.
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for the full intended stay.
Required documents checklist
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Visual step flow
Scan the process before you start
Use this overview to understand the order, then track each item in the checklist below.
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality is eligible for the NZeTA on the Immigration New Zealand website.
Apply via the app or online
Use the official NZeTA app or the Immigration New Zealand website to submit your application.
Pay fees
Pay the NZeTA application fee and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
Wait for approval
Most applications are approved within 72 hours; apply well before travel.
Step-by-step instructions
Use this as a working checklist from preparation through submission.
Estimated fees
NZeTA fee (app)
App applications cost NZ$17; website applications cost NZ$23.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy
Before submitting
Avoid rejected applications and wasted trips
Check these practical points before you pay fees, attend appointments, or hand over original documents.
Common mistakes
- Using an unofficial third-party website that charges higher fees.
- Applying with a passport that differs from the one used at the border.
- Leaving the application until the day before travel.
FAQ
How long is an NZeTA valid?
An NZeTA is valid for multiple trips over two years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Do Australian citizens need an NZeTA?
No. Australian citizens do not need an NZeTA or visa to visit New Zealand.
Source and review
This guide has a recorded editorial review date. Requirements, fees, forms, and timelines can change. Use this guide as preparation support, then verify final details with the official source before submitting anything.