New Zealand
New Zealand: NZeTA – official link, fee and who needs it
Key facts
- Form
- NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority)
- Official link
- www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/
- Official fee
- NZD 17 in the official NZeTA app or NZD 23 on the INZ website, plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) for most travellers.
Source: Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) · Immigration New Zealand – Fees guide INZ 1028 (May 2026, PDF) — Last verified 2026-11-13
- When to apply
- Allow 72 hours for processing. You must have your NZeTA before you arrive.
Source: Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) · Immigration New Zealand – Visa waiver countries and territories — Last verified 2026-11-13
- Validity
- Valid for 2 years for travellers; stays of up to 3 months each visit, or 6 months for UK citizens.
Source: Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) — Last verified 2026-11-13
How to apply
Use the official NZeTA website or mobile app. The app is cheaper and lets you request NZeTAs for up to 10 people at once.
Source: Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) — Last verified 2026-11-13
Who needs it (by passport)
| UK – British citizen | You need this before you travel The UK (citizens and other British passport holders with the right to reside permanently in the UK) is a visa waiver country: get an NZeTA before you travel. Stays up to 6 months. |
|---|---|
| British National (Overseas) – BN(O) | You need this before you travel Hong Kong residents travelling on BN(O) passports are on the visa waiver list: get an NZeTA before you travel. |
| Hong Kong SAR passport | You need this before you travel Hong Kong residents travelling on HKSAR passports are on the visa waiver list: get an NZeTA before you travel. |
| China (mainland) passport | Check the official site for your passport China is not on the visa waiver list. Citizens of China travelling from Australia with an eligible Australian visa can use an NZeTA; otherwise check visa options. |
| Taiwan passport | You need this before you travel Taiwan (permanent residents travelling on Taiwan passports) is on the visa waiver list: get an NZeTA before you travel. |
| Malaysia | You need this before you travel Malaysia is on the visa waiver list: get an NZeTA before you travel. |
| Singapore | You need this before you travel Singapore is on the visa waiver list: get an NZeTA before you travel. |
| USA | You need this before you travel The USA is on the visa waiver list: get an NZeTA before you travel. |
| EU or other passport | Check the official site for your passport Many European countries are on the visa waiver list. Check the official list for your country. |
Rules for passports not listed, and anything not stated by the official source: check the official site. Official eligibility checker / list
⚠ Fake-site warning
Immigration New Zealand says to use the official NZeTA website or mobile app to request your NZeTA.
Source: Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) — Last verified 2026-11-13
Good to know
- Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave New Zealand.
Source: Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) — Last verified 2026-11-13
Official sources
- Immigration New Zealand – New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/ - Immigration New Zealand – Fees guide INZ 1028 (May 2026, PDF)
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/Fees-Guide-INZ-1028.pdf - Immigration New Zealand – Visa waiver countries and territories
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visit/what-you-need-to-visit-new-zealand/visa-waiver-countries-and-territories/
Last verified 2026-11-13