Help obtaining the NZeTA New Zealand

NZeTA for New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Since 1 October 2019, the New Zealand government has introduced an electronic travel authorisation called the "NZeTA", which is compulsory for entering and transiting New Zealand (via Auckland only). The NZeTA is valid for 2 years, for stays of up to 90 days as a tourist. You are allowed to stay for a maximum of 6 months per year and must pay a Taxe IVL for nature conservation (included in the NZeTA fee). The consular fee starts at โ‚ฌ13. The average time to obtain an NZeTA is3 days for urgent departures.

What are the eligibility criteria for the New Zealand NZeTA?

1๏ธโƒฃ Passport

Travellers must have a passport that will still be valid at least 3 months after the end of their stay.

2๏ธโƒฃ Current visa

You do not need to be in possession of a current New Zealand visa.

3๏ธโƒฃ Location

You must apply before you leave for New Zealand.

Nationalities eligible for the NZeTA

These nationalities are visa exempt in New Zealand, but must apply for an NZeTA as an electronic entry clearance.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Andorra
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Argentina
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahrain
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ Brunei Darussalam
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Chile
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cyprus
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Croatia
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Estonia
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฆ Vatican City State
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Kong
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ Hungary
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Iceland
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ Kuwait
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Liechtenstein
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ด Macau
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡น Malta
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡บ Maurice
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ Monaco
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway
๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฒ San Marino
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ Seychelles
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Slovakia
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡พ Uruguay

How much does NZeTA cost?

Visiting New Zealand?ย  You can enter the country as many times as you like, for a maximum of 3 months at a time.

  • 32 € per passenger + service
  • IVL tax included

Are you passing through New Zealand?ย  If you are transiting through Auckland airport without leaving the airport, you can choose NZeTA Transit. Please note that if you need to collect your baggage, you will need a standard NZeTA.

  • 13 € per passenger + service
  • IVL tax not requested

What is the compulsory IVL tax?

New Zealand has introduced an IVL tax (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) via NZeTA. It aims to support conservation and tourism infrastructure projects to reduce the ecological impact of travellers in New Zealand.

The fee is NZD 35 (19 €) and is included in the NZeTA application fee. From 1 October, the fee will be NZD 100 (56 €).

International visitors applying for an NZeTA are subject to the tax, including those from visa-exempt countries for short stays (90 days or less). This does not apply to New Zealand nationals, Australians, diplomats, people with New Zealand visas, Business Visa or APEC travel card holders and passengers in transit without baggage reclaim.

What are the advantages of NZeTA?

Group application possible

Nothing to send by post

Quicker to obtain

Official document from the authorities

โšช๏ธ โšช ๐ŸŸข
Normal case processing

Authorities issue documents without significant delay

In summary

Format Electronics only
Number of entries Unlimited
How long does it take? 4 days
Length of stay 90 days
Validity 2 years
Consular fees 13 €
IVL tax Included

For a trip to New Zealand, the Electronic Travel Authorisation, also known as NZeTA, is mandatory.

The NZeTA allows you to travel to New Zealand as many times as you wish, for up to 3 months. To be eligible for the NZeTA, you must meet several criteria: possess a passport valid for at least 3 months after the end of your stay, be in possession of a valid New Zealand visa, make your application before you leave for New Zealand and pass through New Zealand territory for tourism or to transit.

The NZeTA consular fee is 32 €ย for a stay tourism and 13 € for transit. Authorisation to enter New Zealand is subject to obtaining an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority - electronic travel authorisation) which must be obtained before his departure for New Zealand.

When should you travel to New Zealand?

As with Australia, in New Zealand the seasons are reversed. It is advisable to visit from December to February or from March to May. New Zealand's climate will be warm but humid.

Places to visit in New Zealand

At the top of Milford Soundin the Fiordland provinceyou'll find a secret place: Lake Quill. Starting point for Sutherland FallsDiscover the breathtaking scenery of the highest waterfalls in the world. In the heart of a fishing village, enjoy a swim with the dolphins at Kaikoura on theSouth Island in an idyllic setting.

Located in the south-west ofthe South Island, Doubtful Sound is one of New Zealand's most mysterious places. Only visitable as an excursion from Te Anau or Manapouri, you'll come across dolphins, sea lions and all manner of other wildlife.

Not very popular, Glenorchy is a small village in theOtagau. Here you'll find exceptional scenery where peace and tranquillity reign. With its turquoise-blue lake surrounded by mountains, you'll be able to recognise scenes from the World of Narnia or the Lord of the Rings.

Practical information

  • Official country name New Zealand
  • Location Oceania
  • Capital : Wellington
  • Area surface area: 268,021 km2
  • Language English
  • Currency New Zealand dollar
  • Climate Oceanic and temperate
  • Time zone UTC +12 and +13 in summer

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Information

Security New Zealand is a risk-free country for travellers. Tourists are nevertheless asked to be vigilant when travelling. The real danger comes from seismic and volcanic activity.

 

Health : There are no compulsory vaccinations for travelling in New Zealand. However, it is important to be up to date with your universal vaccinations.

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