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 โฌ13. The average time to obtain an NZeTA is3 days for urgent departures.
What are the eligibility criteria for the New Zealand NZeTA?
1๏ธโฃ Passport
Travellers must have a passport that will still be valid at least 3 months after the end of their stay.
2๏ธโฃ Current visa
You do not need to be in possession of a current New Zealand visa.
3๏ธโฃ 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.
๐ฆ๐ฉ Andorra
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina
๐ฆ๐น Austria
๐ง๐ญ Bahrain
๐ง๐ช Belgium
๐ง๐ท Brazil
๐ง๐ณ Brunei Darussalam
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
๐จ๐ฑ Chile
๐จ๐พ Cyprus
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
๐ญ๐ท Croatia
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ช๐ช Estonia
๐ป๐ฆ Vatican City State
๐บ๐ธ United States
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland
๐ซ๐ท France
๐ฌ๐ท Greece
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
๐ญ๐บ Hungary
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel
๐ฎ๐น Italy
๐ฏ๐ต Japan
๐ฐ๐ผ Kuwait
๐ฑ๐ป Latvia
๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania
๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg
๐ฒ๐ด Macau
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
๐ฒ๐น Malta
๐ฒ๐บ Maurice
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
๐ฒ๐จ Monaco
๐ณ๐ด Norway
๐ด๐ฒ Oman
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
๐ต๐ฑ Poland
๐ต๐น Portugal
๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar
๐ท๐ด Romania
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
๐ธ๐ฒ San Marino
๐ธ๐จ Seychelles
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia
๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia
๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
๐น๐ผ Taiwan
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic
๐บ๐พ 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
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
Local time
Information
Health : There are no compulsory vaccinations for travelling in New Zealand. However, it is important to be up to date with your universal vaccinations.