Travel authorization · checked 3 Nov 2026

NZeTA (New Zealand): who needs it and how to apply

The short answerThe NZeTA is a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority that visitors from visa waiver countries request before traveling to or through New Zealand. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to nzeta.immigration.govt.nz. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

Checked by Dre Darville, founder of NUM, on 3 Nov 2026 against nzeta.immigration.govt.nz. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service.

At a glance

The NZeTA in brief.

Fee	NZD 17 in the app or NZD 23 on the website, plus an NZD 100 International Visitor Levy for most visitors
Valid for	Two years, multiple entries
Stay	Up to 3 months per visit, or 6 months for UK citizens
When to apply	Well ahead of time, allowing at least 72 hours
Decision	Up to 72 hours, longer if more checks are needed

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Citizens of visa waiver countries or territories, cruise passengers, Australian permanent residents and people transiting. Australian citizens generally don’t need one.

Num files it for you

Skip the form. $9.99, done in minutes.

Fill in one short form for everyone in your group and a NUM person files each NZeTA on nzeta.immigration.govt.nz for you. NUM’s fee is $9.99 per traveller plus the NZ$23 + NZ$100 visitor levy government fee at cost. Private visa services charge far more. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed.

NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval or speed it up. You can always apply yourself on the official site for NZD 17 in the app or NZD 23 on the website, plus an NZD 100 International Visitor Levy for most visitors.

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Before you start

What to have ready.

A passport valid at least 3 months after you leave.
An acceptable photo.
Proof of onward travel.
Enough money for your stay.
A way to pay the fee and levy.

Step by step

How to get the NZeTA.

Check it applies to you. Citizens of visa waiver countries or territories, cruise passengers, Australian permanent residents and people transiting. Australian citizens generally don’t need one.
Pick your moment. Well ahead of time, allowing at least 72 hours.
Get these ready. A passport valid at least 3 months after you leave; An acceptable photo; Proof of onward travel; Enough money for your stay; A way to pay the fee and levy.
Apply on the official site only. That’s nzeta.immigration.govt.nz. The government fee is NZD 17 in the app or NZD 23 on the website, plus an NZD 100 International Visitor Levy for most visitors.
Wait for the answer. Up to 72 hours, longer if more checks are needed. Don’t travel until it arrives.
Keep it with your passport. It’s valid for two years, multiple entries, for up to 3 months per visit, or 6 months for UK citizens.

Watch outThe levy is paid when you request the NZeTA and isn’t refunded if you’re declined. You also need a New Zealand Traveller Declaration, unless you’re transiting.

Not sure your passport needs the NZeTA? See the full New Zealand entry requirements for 33 passports, including passport validity and what to show at the border.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for New Zealand?

The NZeTA is a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority that visitors from visa waiver countries request before traveling to or through New Zealand. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the NZeTA?

Citizens of visa waiver countries or territories, cruise passengers, Australian permanent residents and people transiting. Australian citizens generally don’t need one.

How much does it cost?

NZD 17 in the app or NZD 23 on the website, plus an NZD 100 International Visitor Levy for most visitors. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

Well ahead of time, allowing at least 72 hours.

How long does the NZeTA take?

Up to 72 hours, longer if more checks are needed.

How long is the NZeTA valid?

Two years, multiple entries. Each visit: up to 3 months per visit, or 6 months for UK citizens.

Is the NZeTA a visa?

No. It’s a travel authorization: permission to board and travel for people who don’t need a visa. If you need a visa, the NZeTA doesn’t replace it.

What do I need to apply?

A passport valid at least 3 months after you leave; An acceptable photo; Proof of onward travel; Enough money for your stay; A way to pay the fee and levy.

Does NUM issue the NZeTA?

No. Only the government issues it. NUM can file the application for you for $9.99 per traveller plus the NZD 17 in the app or NZD 23 on the website, plus an NZD 100 International Visitor Levy for most visitors government fee, but the decision is the government’s alone. You can also apply yourself on the official site.

The rest of the trip

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Sources

Where this comes from.

By passport

Do you need a visa for New Zealand?

The rule for your passport, with the fee, the stay and the official link.