New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport, how you are travelling and if you are visiting or only transiting.

You may be able to get an NZeTA if you are:

a citizen of a visa waiver country or territory

a citizen of China or a Pacific Islands Forum country and are travelling to New Zealand from Australia with an eligible Australian visa

arriving on a cruise ship or cargo ship as a passenger

an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or

transiting through New Zealand to another country.

an Australian permanent resident, or

Some people, including Australian citizens, do not need a visa or an NZeTA.

If you want to travel to New Zealand for medical treatment you must apply for a Medical Treatment Visitor Visa.

You must get a Crew ETA through your employer if you are a crew member of a:

cargo ship or a foreign ship authorised under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 to carry coastal cargo

cruise ship — this includes if you are flying in to join the ship in New Zealand, or

commercial airline.

'Visiting' means you are traveling to New Zealand as a tourist, for a holiday or to visit family.

transit through Auckland International Airport for up to 24 hours

If you are coming to New Zealand for medical treatment or consultation, you must apply for a Medical Treatment Visitor Visa, not an NZeTA.

You will not meet the requirements for an NZeTA if you need a sponsor to cover your costs in New Zealand. If you need sponsorship you must apply for a visa and have it before you travel.

You can use your NZeTA to travel to New Zealand multiple times while it is valid. An NZeTA is valid for 2 years for travellers, or 5 years for crew members.

a visitor visa to stay up to 3 months at a time — or 6 months if travelling on a United Kingdom (UK) passport, or

You can only be in New Zealand for up to 6 months within any 12-month period. This period is the 12 months counting back from your intended departure date (the date you plan to leave New Zealand).

Your departure date must be within 3 months of your arrival, or within 6 months if you are from the UK.

you can stay up to 24 hours when transiting through Auckland International Airport. You must stay in the transit area of the airport at all times.

If you are visiting New Zealand, you must have at least NZD $1,000 a month, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for your accommodation.

At check-in or when you arrive in New Zealand, you may be asked to show that you have enough money for your stay. Evidence can include:

proof of accommodation pre-payment, like hotel pre-paid vouchers or receipts

bank statements or credit card statements

bank drafts or traveller's cheques.

At check-in for your flight to New Zealand, you must be able to show that you intend to leave the country at the end of your stay.

— the ticket must be already paid for, or

the cruise itinerary or a letter from the craft owner that shows you will leave New Zealand — if you will be leaving on a cruise ship or private craft.

When you check in for your flight or cruise, you must have:

your NZeTA confirmation email, and

You must request your NZeTA with a passport, and it must be the same passport as you will use to travel.

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave New Zealand.

We recommend you have full medical insurance for your stay.

You should use the official NZeTA website or mobile app to request your NZeTA.

If you use the NZeTA app, it is cheaper, and you can request an NZeTA for up to 10 people at the same time.

If you use the online form, you must request a separate NZeTA for each member of your family or group.

NZD $17

72 hours

It can take up to 3 days for us to complete our checks. It may take longer if we need to investigate further.

If you plan to visit for longer than 3 months — or 6 months for UK citizens — you need to apply for an appropriate visa and have it before you arrive.

If you are in New Zealand now and need more time for a genuine reason, you must apply for a visa not an NZeTA.