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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
An NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) visa is required when traveling through New Zealand as a transit passenger. Before traveling to New Zealand, you must apply for a transit visa.
The NZeTA is valid for 3 years from the time it is approved by New Zealand authorities. You can travel to New Zealand as much as you want in these two years. However, each additional stay cannot exceed 3 months.
No, NZeTA cannot be extended. If your NZeTA is not valid long enough for your planned trip and you are staying in New Zealand, please apply for a new visa before you travel.
If you are a citizen of New Zealand, hold a foreign passport with New Zealand citizenship, are an Australian citizen traveling on an Australian passport, or hold a valid New Zealand visa (including permanent residency visas).
The NZeTA for transit is essential as you cannot travel to or from Auckland International Airport without it.
With us, your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) registration uses a Secure Sockets Layer with at least 256-bit key-length encryption on all servers. All personal data provided by the applicant is encrypted during transportation and during flight at all levels of the online portal.
Yes, the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) is valid for multiple entries during the validity period.
New Zealand and Australian citizens do not require a New Zealand eTA.
Anyone arriving by cruise ship is eligible to apply for a New Zealand eTA (NZeTA). This includes visa-free nationals, cruise passengers, cruise ship crew. Regardless of nationality, every cruise passenger is eligible to apply for a New Zealand eTA (NZeTA).
No, you must be in good health. If you wish to come for a medical consultation or treatment, you must apply for a Medical Treatment Visit Visa.
The New Zealand Travel Declaration is an online system air travellers use to complete a declaration before traveling to New Zealand. This helps travellers comply with current border rules and helps protect New Zealand. Systems are important tools that have helped reopen our borders safely.
Yes, you need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) to travel through New Zealand.
The NZeTA is valid for multiple visits for up to two years from the date of approval. This means that if you return to New Zealand within two years of receiving your NZeTA, you will not need to purchase another NZeTA. After two years you have to buy a new one.
Your departure date must be within 3 months of your arrival, or within 6 months if you are from the UK. In addition, you may only visit New Zealand's eTA for 6 months in any 12-month period.
No, you cannot work in New Zealand on an NZeTA visa. You need a valid work visa to work in New Zealand.
Many countries require non-citizens to obtain entry visas, even just for holiday purposes. New Zealand is no exception. A US citizen won't be allowed into the country without it, and it can put a damper on any big trips you're planning!
Signing up for your NZeTA is super easy! With an electronic system, you don't need to go to the embassy or consulate. Instead, you can click here Online NZeta to fill out the application! You will need passport and credit card information to complete this process.
The New Zealand eTA is valid for two years for US citizens. Can be used for multiple trips in this period! So, if you visit New Zealand and fall in love with the stunning scenery and incredible culture, you can easily plan a return trip in two years without having to apply for a new NZeTA.
The US is on New Zealand's list of 60 visa-free countries. This means you don't need to go to the embassy to apply for a visa before departure. However, please note that your stay must not exceed 3 months to be eligible. In this case, you need to apply for an ETA. You can apply online at newzealandvisa.us
No, US citizens do not need a traditional visa and can apply for an ETA for tourism purposes. If you are traveling for any purpose other than tourism or as stated in the New Zealand ETA, you must apply for the appropriate visa.
Visa-exempt US citizens can stay a maximum of 90 days per entry with an ETA, allowing for multiple entries into the country.
It takes less than 10 minutes as all you have to do is fill out the application form and we will take care of the rest!
If you don't plan to exit the airport transit lounge during your stay in New Zealand, you don't need an ETA. Otherwise, you MUST apply for a New Zealand ETA if you wish to exit the airport.
A New Zealand visa for US (United States citizens is valid for multiple entries during its validity period. US citizens can enter multiple times during the two-year validity of the NZeTA.
Applications must be submitted no later than 72 hours before departure.
US (United States) passport holders arriving in New Zealand by cruise ship can apply for the New Zealand NZeTA. The process is the same, applicants simply indicate on the NZeTA form that they will be a passenger on the cruise.
US citizens can obtain visa exemption for New Zealand in 3 steps:
The applicant will be notified by email once the application has been processed and approved.
The normal delivery time is 72 hours. If that is not fast enough, the 'urgent delivery option can be selected in the application form. The application is then processed immediately, which in 90% of cases results in a visa being granted within an hour.
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We'll notify you via email once the New Zealand government approves your ETA.
If you make a mistake when entering your details online, please contact us our customer service representative via online chat as soon as possible to assist you.
Most NZeTA applications for US (United States) citizens are approved within 1 business day. However, passengers are advised to apply at least 3 working days before the departure date in case of delays.
If you wish to renew your document, you must file a new NZeTA before it expires. If you want to extend your stay in NZ, consider our name which allows stays of up to 9 months in NZ as opposed to 90 days for the NZeTA.
Yes, minors must file for an NZeTA regardless of their age.
The information you enter on this page is secure and will only be used to obtain the requested NZeTA. Our payment process is secure and no bank details are stored on our servers.
ETA does not change the relationship between New Zealand and its visa-exempt countries (including the EU). Conversely, citizens of countries that previously had visa-free status still have it. NZeTA aims to support New Zealand and international tourism through:
The New Zealand government has always been the issuer of the NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority of New Zealand). In particular, the approval or rejection of NZeTA applications by immigration authorities, decisions beyond the control of the applicant and private visa agents.
With this form, you can submit a visa application for one or more travellers at the same time. You only enter your contact and travel details once. Then fill in the details of each traveller for whom you want to apply for a visa.
No, you do not need to have booked airline tickets or overnight stays in order to apply for an NZeTA visa. You will be asked in the application form to estimate your expected date of arrival.
Photo requirements for the NZeTA are the same as those for a New Zealand visa:
No. As we have explained, the NZeTA is only issued to those who qualify for a visa waiver. In addition, the visa already functions as a travel authorization, so electronic travel authorization is not required.
Yes, you must print your NZeTA and present it with your passport upon entry.
Let's start with the basics: transiting through New Zealand requires a travel permit to enter the country. This can be in the form of a transit visa or an NZeTA. If you are transiting from a country listed on the transit visa exemption list (as noted above), you must apply for the NZeTA but not the visa.
No Australian citizens do not need an electronic permit or visa to travel to New Zealand.
Go through passport control as usual. When you arrive at the airport in New Zealand, present proof of your eTA to the border authorities along with your passport.
IVL is listed on ETA and costs NZD 35.00 per person traveling to New Zealand. Once paid, IVL will continue as long as the ETA is valid.
No, the NZeTA visa can be applied completely online. Use the online application form for this. You can find an explanation on this page Online New Zealand eTA.
You can pay your NZeTA safely and easily with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or any other valid card, including PayPal. There are no additional fees for either of these payment methods.
Once you complete your payment, you can download your receipt immediately. After the application is processed, you can download the complete invoice.
In most cases, the NZeTA application will be approved within a few days. It is very rare for an NZeTA application to be refused and it is difficult to determine the reason for the rejection as Immigration New Zealand never states why the application was rejected.
You always have the option of applying for a New Zealand visitor visa even if your NZeTA application is rejected. Applying for a visitor visa takes longer and is more expensive. You can contact Immigration New Zealand about this.
In the very rare event that your NZeTA application is rejected, you will receive a full refund of the visa purchase fee. This does not apply to travellers whose NZeTA applications were previously rejected.
Summer is always a great time to travel. However, we consider travel times to be ideal to avoid crowds, save money and achieve average travel temperatures between September and November and March to May.
The currency used throughout the country is the New Zealand Dollar. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere and ATMs are widely available.
The best way to get around New Zealand is by bus, hire car or camper van or even the ferry and train options for longer distances.
We suggest that you check with your doctor about what vaccinations are recommended for traveling to New Zealand. The information on this website is not provided by doctors.
If you wish to take medicine into New Zealand, you must declare it and bring a prescription from your doctor. You can read online what else you should consider when traveling with drugs.
Children also need a valid passport and an NZeTA visa to travel to New Zealand. All information on this page applies to travellers of all ages.
A gun permit is available upon arrival at Auckland International Airport for NZ$25. At least 10 days before your arrival in the country, you must register online to import your firearms.
Regardless of the country/region you are traveling to or wish to travel to - if you hold a passport for one of the following countries/regions, you do not need a transit visa if you are transiting through Auckland and your transit time is no later than 24 hours after your arrival: Bahamas , Bermuda, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa (West), Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga , Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Venezuela.
An approved New Zealand eTA or valid visa does not guarantee entry to New Zealand. The eTA confirmation entitles the recipient to travel to New Zealand on an approved transport company. Similarly, travellers can travel to New Zealand on a non-immigrant visa for the purposes for which it was issued.
If foreign nationals have an overstaying New Zealand eTA, they are legally required to leave the country immediately. Travelers staying illegally in New Zealand may be subject to a New Zealand visa overstay penalty.
The terms of the eTA are:
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