New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Programme overview

A travel authority used by certain visa-waiver visitors, cruise passengers, transit passengers and Australian permanent residents

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Official fee

NZD 17 through the official app or NZD 23 online, plus the NZD 100 IVL where it applies

The IVL is not universal; official exemptions include qualifying transit passengers and certain passport or residence categories.

Source: Immigration New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Validity

2 years for travellers; 5 years for eligible crew authorities

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Permitted stay

Usually up to 3 months per visit, or up to 6 months for UK citizens; no more than 6 months in a 12-month period

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Processing guidance

Allow 72 hours; further investigation can take longer

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Passport and documents

Use the same passport for the NZeTA request and travel; it should remain valid for at least 3 months after planned departure

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Transit

Eligible travellers can transit through Auckland International Airport for up to 24 hours while remaining in the transit area

Auckland is New Zealand’s only airport with a transit area.

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Exemptions and other routes

Australian citizens do not need an NZeTA; Australian permanent residents normally do, while IVL exemptions are separate

Source: Immigration New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026

Important conditions

An NZeTA is not entry permission; travellers must still meet visitor, health, character, funds and onward-travel requirements

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 26 October 2026