What the New Zealand eTA is

The NZeTA is an electronic travel authority for eligible visa-waiver travellers visiting or transiting through New Zealand. It is not a sticker or stamp: an approval is linked to the passport used in the application.

Most eligible travellers can use an approved NZeTA for multiple visits for up to two years. You must travel with the same passport, and an NZeTA does not guarantee entry at the border.

The New Zealand Traveller Declaration is separate from the NZeTA. Check the current declaration requirement for your journey and complete both processes when they apply.

Pre-requisites for submission

  • Valid eligible passport
  • Recent digital photo
  • Email address
  • Travel and contact details
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Your NZeTA at a glance

An electronic travel authority linked to the passport used in your application.

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Your completed document is dispatched directly to your inbox as soon as processing finishes.

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Submit files online from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer anytime.

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Prepare your New Zealand eTA

Keep your passport, travel, flight and arrival details ready before you begin your New Zealand eTA.

Keep your passport, travel, flight and arrival details ready before you begin your New Zealand eTA.

Entering the information from your travel documents helps keep every detail consistent throughout the application.

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One application for every traveller

Each traveller's details should be completed accurately for the journey.

Each traveller's details should be completed accurately for the journey.

When you apply for more than one person, shared trip information can be prepared together while each traveller keeps their own record.

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Before you travel

Review your New Zealand eTA alongside the passport and travel details you will use for your trip.

Review your New Zealand eTA alongside the passport and travel details you will use for your trip.

Keep your confirmation and relevant travel documents available when you travel, and check current official entry requirements for your itinerary.

New Zealand NZeTA pricing service

Up to 12 Hours

Normal — New Zealand

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$129.99
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  • Expert review
  • 24/7 support
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Urgent processing for last-minute travelers. Our fastest tier gets your application reviewed and ready in under 1 hour.

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Apply in 3 easy steps

Enter your personal and passport details, review the information, and receive the application decision by email.

  1. Step 01

    Select your travel document

    Pick the New Zealand travel document you need—we show you requirements, fees, and estimated processing time right away.

  2. Step 02

    Complete your application online

    Fill in the guided form in minutes. Real-time validation catches errors instantly, so nothing holds up your New Zealand application.

  3. Step 03

    Get approved and travel to New Zealand

    Our experts review and process everything. Your approved New Zealand documents land in your inbox—ready for your trip.

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Keep the passport you will travel with, a recent photo and your contact details ready before starting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about the NZeTA and travelling to New Zealand.

What is the New Zealand eTA?
The NZeTA is an electronic travel authority for eligible visa-waiver travellers visiting or transiting through New Zealand. It is linked electronically to the passport used in the application.
Is the NZeTA the same as a visa?
No. It is an electronic travel authority for eligible travellers. People who are not eligible for an NZeTA may need a visitor or transit visa instead.
How long is an NZeTA valid?
An approved NZeTA is generally valid for multiple journeys for up to two years, or until the linked passport expires if that happens first.
What information should I have ready?
Use the passport you will travel with and have your personal details, contact information, eligibility answers and a suitable recent photo ready.
Do I also need a New Zealand Traveller Declaration?
The NZeTA and the New Zealand Traveller Declaration are separate requirements. Travellers should check and complete the declaration required for their journey before arrival.
Does an NZeTA guarantee entry?
No. An approved NZeTA permits eligible travellers to travel to New Zealand, but border authorities make the final decision on entry.
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Complete a simple online form with the passport and contact details needed to begin.

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