NZeTA Eligibility
New Zealand introduced Electronic Travel Authorizations for travellers who are citizens of one of the 60 countries covered by the Visa Waiver Scheme, including citizens of the Netherlands and Belgium. It's called the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
This is mandatory for travellers entering New Zealand from 1 October 2019 for stays of up to 3 months and:
✓Travel with a passport from a visa-free country
All passengers entering New Zealand on cruise ships, regardless of nationality.
✓Quick and easy online process
You can easily apply for this electronic travel authorization online. So there is no need to go through the embassy anymore. Once approved, the NZeTA will be digitally linked to your International Travel Card.
You can only use your NZeTA for:
Tourist destination
To visit friends or family
For business trips
For unpaid amateur sports
Who is eligible to apply for an eTA to New Zealand?
Passport holders from a Visa Waiver country or those who are permanent residents of Australia and will be in New Zealand for less than 3 months – or, if you are a British citizen, staying for less than 6 months, or;
Cruise passengers arriving and departing New Zealand by cruise ship, or;
People joining or leaving a cruise in New Zealand who are not from a Visa Waiver country will need to apply for an ordinary visa.
Persons travelling through Auckland International Airport in to New Zealand who are from a Visa Waiver country or who are from a Visa Waiver country approved for transit only, or;
Persons travelling through Auckland International Airport in transit on their way to or from Australia.
Other requirements for traveling with the NZeTA are:
You already have a return or transit ticket upon arrival
Be able to prove on entry that you have sufficient financial means to travel
Not employed by a New Zealand company/organization (whether for paid or volunteer work)
Not exposed to serious infectious diseases and/or expect serious health problems
Does not pose a risk to security, public order, or law enforcement
Never been sentenced to prison or suspected of having committed a criminal offense that can be punished
What does it mean to travel through New Zealand?
If you are passing through New Zealand on your way to another country, find out if you need a visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
International passengers can only transfer via Auckland International Airport and must remain in designated transit areas or on board their aircraft.
Currently you can stay in New Zealand for less than 24 hours without a visa.
Only New Zealand citizens and permanent residents and Australian citizens do not require a visa and NZeTA to transit through the country.
Citizens of all other countries need an NZeTA or transit visa to travel through New Zealand.
Conditions for applying for an NZeTA
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after leaving New Zealand. In addition, the following applies:
A visa is not required for a maximum stay of 3 months.
The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) is mandatory.
The document is valid for 2 years, provided that your passport is also valid during that period.
The processing time of the approval of an NZeTA is a maximum of 72 hours.
An NZeTA can also be applied for via our website. Apply Now
NZeTA Eligible Countries
| Austria | Andorra | Argentina | Belgium | Bulgaria | Bahrain | Brazil | Brunei | Cyprus | Croatia |
| Czech Republic | Canada | Chile | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary |
| Hong Kong | Ireland | Italy | Iceland | Israel | Japan | Kuwait | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg |
| Liechtenstein | Malta | Macau | Malaysia | Mauritius | Mexico | Monaco | Netherlands | Norway | Oman |
| Poland | Portugal | Qatar | Romania | Slovakia | Singapore | Slovenia | Sweden | San Marino | Saudi Arabia |
| Spain | Seychelles | South Korea | Switzerland | Taiwan | United Kingdom | UAE | United States | Uruguay | Vatican City |
| Bahamas | Bermuda | Bolivia | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador | Indonesia | Kiribati | Micronesia | Marshall Islands |
| Nauru | Palau | Panama | Papua New Guinea | Paraguay | Peru | Philippines | Solomon Islands | Samoa | Thailand |
| Tonga | Tuvalu | Vanuatu | Venezuela |
Advantages of applying for an eTA with visa service
Secure Payment
Secure payment in your local currency
Easy Process
Simplified ordering and multilingual customer service
Real-time Updates
Status updates in real time
NZeTA Delivery Time
New Zealand visa delivery times vary between 24 hours and 72 hours. In most cases it takes less than 72 hours, of course there are exceptions and delivery times may vary from person to person. Ideally, you should apply for a New Zealand visa 5 working days before you travel to New Zealand. Of course, the earlier you sign up, the better.
How do you apply for a New Zealand visa?
Easy Online Application
You can easily apply for a New Zealand Holiday or Business Visa (NZeTA) online using the application form on this website. After filling out the application form and paying the fee, you will need to upload a passport photo. The application will then be reviewed again by the New Zealand Immigration Service. As soon as the application is approved, you will receive a visa via email and confirmation of visa issues via SMS. From now on, you can travel with a visa.
Before submitting your visa application, If you need a visa earlier, check the Urgent Request box on the application form. Applications are then processed immediately and approved within an hour in 90 percent of cases. However, no guarantee can be given for processing time, even for urgent applications. Applications can also be rejected, but the chances are small. In this case, you will have to apply for another visa.
NZeTA Application Form
Applications are processed quickly and most are approved within 1 business day, although some cases may take up to 3 business days to process. In rare cases, applications may take longer and additional documents may be required. Approved ETAs are emailed securely to applicants.
Who is the New Zealand visa for?
All travellers with valid passports require a New Zealand visa:
- •Business trip
- •Tour
- •Participation in tournaments and sports (unpaid)
Nationality eligible for a New Zealand visa
If you want to use the NZeTA, you must have a passport from a "visa-free country". These are some of the countries that have agreements with New Zealand allowing NZeTA travel. Do you have a passport from the Netherlands, Belgium, another EU country, Switzerland, or the UK? You can then apply for the NZeTA and use it to travel to New Zealand.
Who should apply for a New Zealand ETA?
The final list of countries eligible to receive New Zealand e-Visas has not been finalized by the government. The list of countries eligible for New Zealand e-Travel Authorization will be announced in the coming months.
The following countries are expected to be added to the list of countries eligible for a New Zealand eta visa: Canada, Hong Kong (SAR PRC), Brunei (Darussalam), Malaysia, Singapore, Republic of South Korea, United States of America, and Japan.