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Apply for Your New Zealand NZeTA Online
Obtain your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for tourism, business, transit, and cruise travel through our secure and easy-to-use online application system.
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What is the New Zealand NZeTA?
The NZeTA is an electronic travel authority for eligible visitors travelling to New Zealand without a traditional visitor visa. It supports short stays for holidays, visiting friends and family, business activities, transit, and cruise travel.
Applying online before you travel helps you prepare for check-in and arrival. Your NZeTA is electronically linked to the passport used in your application, so make sure your passport details are accurate.
Simple online application
Complete the required information from anywhere, on any device.
Apply before you go
Allow up to 72 hours for processing and apply well ahead of departure.
Secure travel preparation
Keep your confirmation details with you and travel using the same passport.
NZeTA or New Zealand Visa?
Choose the right permission for your trip
Visa-waiver travellers generally need an NZeTA for short visits, while other travellers may need to apply for a New Zealand Visitor Visa or another visa before departure. Requirements can vary by nationality, purpose of travel, length of stay, and health or character circumstances.
Learn about NZ visasIf you are travelling on a passport that is not from a visa-waiver country, an NZeTA may not be enough. Check official New Zealand immigration requirements before making travel arrangements.
Prepare your application
What you need to apply for an NZeTA
Having the right information ready can make your application straightforward. Check each detail carefully before submitting.
- A valid passport from an eligible visa-waiver country
- A recent passport-style photograph
- A valid email address for your NZeTA confirmation
- A payment card to complete the application online
Frequently asked questions
New Zealand NZeTA FAQs
What is an NZeTA?+
The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) is an entry requirement for visa-waiver travellers, cruise passengers and eligible transit passengers visiting or passing through New Zealand.
How long is an NZeTA valid?+
An approved NZeTA is generally valid for multiple visits for up to two years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Always travel with the passport used in your application.
How long does processing take?+
Many applications are processed quickly, but applicants should allow up to 72 hours and apply before booking or starting their journey to New Zealand.
Plan your New Zealand journey with confidence
Check your travel requirements and apply for your NZeTA online before you depart.
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