Electronic travel authorisation (NZeTA) New Zealand

Time frames and cost

The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.

Documents

A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.

Mandatory

The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.

• Passport

  Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period exceeding the duration of stay by at least three months and with at least two blank pages.

• Electronic Travel Authority application form

  An online Electronic Travel Authority application form, duly completed and submitted with all the required documentation. When checking in for a flight or cruise, all travellers must present their New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) confirmation email.

• Photograph

  Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months) and presented as a clear, unaltered color image in JPG or JPEG format, sized 35x45 mm. It must not be AI-enhanced or digitally altered in any way. The subject’s face should occupy 70–80% of the frame against a plain or neutral background. Hair must not cover the face or ears, and headwear is permitted only for religious or medical purposes, provided the full face remains visible. Prescription glasses may be worn if they are non-tinted, have thin frames, do not obscure the face, and do not create glare or reflection.

• Financial means for payment of applicable fees

  As part of the NZeTA application process, applicants must pay two mandatory fees: the NZeTA request charge and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The IVL is a mandatory charge for all visitors entering New Zealand, dedicated to funding tourism infrastructure and the protection of the country's natural environment. Payment for both is made in a single step during the online application.

• New Zealand Traveller Declaration

  All visitors must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) no earlier than 24 hours before arrival. This electronic form provides health, customs, and security information and must be presented upon arrival to facilitate border checks.

• Visa

  A valid Australian visa from one of the following categories: visitor visas (subclasses 600, 462, 400, 651, 417), study and training visas (subclasses 500, 485, 407, 590), work visas (subclasses 482, 462, 485, 400, 491, 188, 494, 407, 457, 160, 162, 161, 476, 163, 165, 164), family and partner visas (subclasses 820, 309, 870, 461, 300, 173, 445, 884), and retirement visas (subclasses 410, 405). The visa must be valid at the time the traveler checks in for their flight to New Zealand.

Supporting

Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.

• Proof of financial mean

  Recent bank statement for the last three months or any other proof of income (credit card statements, traveller's cheques). This document must demonstrate sufficient funds to support oneself for the entire stay and for return expenses. Travellers must show proof of at least NZD $1,000 per month. If accommodation has been prepaid for the entire visit, the required amount is reduced to NZD $400 per month.

• Proof of accommodation

  Confirmed hotel reservation, a rental agreement, or prepayment vouchers and receipts.

• Return or onward ticket

  All visitors must provide proof of fully paid onward travel out of New Zealand to a country they have the right to enter. Acceptable documentation includes a confirmed flight ticket (issued by an airline or travel company, showing the passenger's name, flight number, and date) or, for cruise or private vessel travel, a cruise itinerary or letter from the craft owner confirming departure. The departure date must be within 3 months of arrival (6 months for UK passport holders). Travelers whose onward destination also requires proof of onward travel may be asked to present that ticket as well.

• Travel health insurance

  Valid for the full duration of stay in New Zealand, covering at least USD 100,000, and include emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation, including in case of death.

Additional

Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Sources

Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.

• Immigration New Zealand
• Online Portal for NZeTA Application
• New Zealand Government