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Visas and entry requirements

Visas, New Zealand

By Tourism New Zealand

Learn more about the available visa options and entry requirements into Aotearoa New Zealand, including the New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

Aotearoa New Zealand enjoys welcoming visitors (manuhiri) to our beautiful country.

Having a valid passport, the right visa and completing the entry requirements are key to a trouble-free entry into New Zealand.

Your passport has to be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand visa .

On this page, you'll find helpful information on:

• Arriving in New Zealand
• Visitor visa for a holiday
• Working holiday visa
• Transit visa (through New Zealand or Australia)

New Zealand visa options

Visiting new zealand for a holiday.

You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are:

• A New Zealand citizen travelling on a New Zealand passport or on a foreign passport that has a New Zealand citizen endorsement
• An Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport
• A foreign passport holder with a valid visa for New Zealand - including a Permanent Resident visa

If you plan to visit New Zealand for a short period, you need to request a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (opens in new window) (NZeTA) before you travel if you are:

• A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver (opens in new window) agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months)

If you don’t meet the above, then you’ll need a visitor visa. The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa (opens in new window) is online.

Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date.

Be sure to request your NZeTA (opens in new window) , or apply for your visitor visa well in advance of travel to avoid delays, and only use the official NZeTA website to request your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority.

For more information on cost and processing times, visit the official NZeTA website .

If you have a biometric ordinary passport (or electronic passport) and are over 12 years old, you may be able to use New Zealand Customs eGate service. This allows you to complete your Customs and Immigration checks faster so you can get on with enjoying your visit to New Zealand.

Essential travel information

Working holidays.

Working holiday visas (opens in new window) are available to young people, usually aged 18-30 (but 18-35 for a select few nationalities). They let you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you’re from the UK. To apply you’ll need to meet the visa requirements, and have:

• A return ticket, or enough money to pay for one; and 
• Be coming mainly to holiday, with work being a secondary intention.

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Work visas and staying permanently

If you’re thinking of coming to New Zealand to work for a few years, or maybe even to settle, you’ll need a work or resident visa. To get that – you’re likely to need a job.

For information about working in New Zealand, including industry profiles, tips on job hunting, and a list of job sites to check out, visit New Zealand Now. (opens in new window)

Transiting through New Zealand or Australia

If you are travelling to New Zealand via an Australian airport, you may also need an Australian visa – consult your travel agent or airline if you are unsure.

Transit visas (opens in new window) will also be needed for all people travelling via New Zealand, unless they are specifically exempted by immigration policy.

More information about visas

The visa and immigration information on this page is just a summary. For everything you need to know about coming to New Zealand, visit Immigration New Zealand. (opens in new window)

Find out if you need a visa

Arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand

Everyone entering New Zealand needs to complete a  New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) (opens in new window)  including babies and children.

Traveller Declaration requirements (opens in new window)

It’s free and you can complete it on the NZTD website or by downloading the NZTD app ahead of your travel.

You can start your NZTD at a time that suits you. If arriving by plane, the earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand. An NZTD needs to be submitted by the time you reach New Zealand passport control.

If arriving by boat (including cruise ships), the earliest you can submit your NZTD is 24 hours before departing the vessel’s last foreign port prior to arriving in New Zealand.

It needs to be submitted by the time the vessel has berthed at its first port in New Zealand. ​

If you apply for a visa or NZeTA, you still need to complete an NZTD (opens in new window) .

Here's how to complete your declaration online. 

The form is available in English and Te Reo Māori, as well as simplified and traditional Chinese Mandarin. 

From April 2024, the form will be in 12 more languages: Hindi, Samoan, Fijian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Tagalog, Tamil, Tongan, and Portuguese.

Paper NZTD forms will be available for travellers who cannot complete it online.

Fill out your NZ Traveller Declaration

What you can bring into New Zealand

After you’ve cleared passport control, you should collect your baggage and proceed through customs and biosecurity checks. In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment.

Your baggage may be sniffed by a detector dog and/or x-rayed, and it may be searched to identify any risk goods you might be carrying.

To avoid penalties it is best to familiarise yourself with these guidelines prior to travel. For a detailed list of prohibited, restricted or declarable items, please visit Ministry for Primary Industries (opens in new window) (biosecurity agency).

Allowances and duty free concessions

As a visitor to New Zealand you may be entitled to various concessions and duty free entries on some of your goods. If you are 17 years or older, you are entitled to allowances for alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco. For detailed information on allowances and duty free concessions, please visit New Zealand Customs (opens in new window) .

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If you come to New Zealand on holiday, you’ll need to get either an NZeTA or a visitor visa — unless you’re an Australian.

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You do not need both an NZeTA and a visitor visa.

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• travelling on a passport from a visa-waiver country
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You can request an NZeTA using NZ Immigration’s app or website.

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You need a visitor visa if you:

• are not travelling on a passport from a visa-waiver country or territory
• want to visit for more than 3 months (or 6 months if you’re from the UK)
• are not of good character — for example, have a criminal conviction
• are not in good health — or are coming to NZ for medical consultation or treatment.

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You can apply online for a visitor visa on the New Zealand Immigration website. 

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New Zealand Visit Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

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A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

• It must be provided with the copies of the recent and the old passports.
• It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
• It must be original and genuine.
• It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
• It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

• If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
• It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

• It must be clicked on an all white background.
• Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
• It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
• It must have a matte finish.
• It must cover face 80% of the frame.
• It must be a recent photograph.
• The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
• Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
• The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
• The ears must be visible clearly.
• It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
• It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

• The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
• It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

• It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
• It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
• It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
• It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
• It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
• It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
• It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

• It must be printed on an Any size paper.
• It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
• It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
• It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
• It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

An income tax return is a document that is a record of the tax that is paid to the government by the concerned tax paying citizen.

The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

• The Income tax returns should be specified with an ITR-V for last 3 years.
• It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.

One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

A NOC or No Objection Certificate from a parent/husband to the single woman is provided when she is travelling to another country by her own.

The NOC obtained from must meet the given standards

• It must specify the traveller's purpose of travel.
• It must mention the required occupational details.
• It must mention the dates of arrival and departure along with the duration of stay.
• It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

If the NOC letter from the husband or the parents to the traveller woman is not submitted, the woman is not allowed to travel alone.

An invitation letter from the family/friend is a document that allows you travel to another country on an invitation from your acquaintances.

The letter of invitation submitted should match the following criteria

• It must also mention the applicant details as per the passport, the purpose of travel, duration of stay, travel dates, and the relation with the invitee.
• It must mention the invitee's details such as the contact details, profession details, visa status and citizenship proof.
• It must specify who is going to bear the expenses of the trip.

An invitation letter from a family/friend whom you are visiting is essential to ratify the genuiness of your purpose of visit or even provide proof of accomodation.

A resident permit is a document provided by the embassy of the respective government to the foreigners who are willing to stay in the country as residents.

It should be submitted as per the following

• It must be submitted at the time when the invitee is staying abroad on a resident permit.

In case the visa permit copy of the invitee is not submitted, the applicant may not be allowed to visit the country providing the purpose of visiting acquaintances.

A sponsorship letter is something that is provided by the sponsorer to the receiver as a proof that the financial requirements of the visitor are being taken care of.

The Sponsorship letter is a compulsory document which must meet the given requirements

• It must mention the dates of arrival and departure.
• It must specify the profession of the sponsorer.
• It must specify the applicant's relationship with the sponsorer.
• It must mention the details of the applicant as well as the sponsorer as per the passport and the ID copy provided.

Without the sponsorship letter and an improper proof of your financial means, there are chances that your visa may get rejected. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Any proof that proves your relationship with your family member living in the foreign country.

Required when visiting family members. It identifies the authenticity of your relationship with the invitee.

• It can be provided as different kinds of documents like a utility bill, gas bill, leave or lease agreement, electricity bill, water bill, etc.

Address proof of the invitee is important to rectify the proof of accommodation provided.

Eligibility for getting New Zealand Vfr Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller- You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.

Eligible to bear all expenses - You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.

Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.

Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.

Be in good health - You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for New Zealand Vfr Visa:

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

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New Zealand Visitor Visa checklist

When you apply for a New Zealand visa , you need to make a visitor visa checklist so that you don’t forget to meet all of the requirements. However, this checklist might vary depending on your nationality. We mention this because you might need a Paper Visa to enter this country, or you could simply apply for a New Zealand ETA .

The New Zealand ETA is an online document that can be used by travelers who are exempt from needing a Paper Visa. The checklist for this document is quite simple and we’ll mention it in this article.

Lucky for you, iVisa.com doesn’t impose many requirements, which is why the list is relatively short for you. We recommend you use iVisa.com to apply for your ETA or even just to find out if you need another type of document to enter New Zealand. Remember that you can verify this information on our homepage by using our visa checker tool.

If you pay attention, you can check everything off the list in no time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do i need a visa to visit new zealand.

It depends on your nationality. With iVisa.com, you can apply for an ETA online. But, before applying for this document, you should check your eligibility. You can click here and use our visa checker putting your nationality and New Zealand as your destination.

WHAT IS AN ETA?

The New Zealand Tourist ETA (NZ Electronic Travel Authority) is an electronic visa that grants the holder the right to enter New Zealand multiple times. There’s no need to make an appointment or present original documents to the Embassy by using our services.

This online document is available only for those nationalities that don’t need a Paper Visa to enter New Zealand, including Canada and the United States.

HOW LONG CAN VISITORS STAY IN NEW ZEALAND WITH AN ETA?

If you apply for a New Zealand ETA , you can stay in the country for 90 days Per Entry . This document also gives you Multiple Entry , so you can enter and leave many times.

WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY?

With iVisa.com , you’ll need just a few documents to start your application. We’ll ask you for the following as a New Zealand visitor visa checklist:

• A current passport that is valid for at least six months upon arrival.
• Arrival and departure dates.
• Credit/debit card or PayPal account.
• You also need a valid email address where you’ll get the ETA.

Keep in mind that by using other services you could need more documents, and that could make you waste more time. That’s why we can guarantee that iVisa.com allows you to save effort and a lot of time with travel requirements like this one.

HOW LONG IS THE ETA VALID?

Once you receive your ETA , you’ll be able to use it for 2 years after issued .

WHAT ARE THE PROCESSING TIMES AND PRICES?

Something great about using iVisa.com is that you can decide what to pay. We always let you know the price before proceeding with the payment, and for your convenience, we offer three processing times with different fees depending on how fast you want your eVisa:

• Standard processing : your application is processed within 2 days , and the price is USD $90.99 (service fees included).
• Rush processing : you will receive your ETA within 6 hours , and the total price of it is USD $137.99 (service fees included).
• Super rush processing : this is the fastest option. You will get your ETA in only 2 hours , and you will be charged USD $193.99 (service fees included).

You can start your online form here .

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A NEW ZEALAND ETA?

You don’t need to be an expert on online forms to apply for this one. The process has 3 steps, and these are:

• First, offer your personal details to the online form and select the best processing time for you.
• The second step will ask you to check all the information you gave in step one and make the payment.
• The last step is based only on documents, so you’ll only have to upload the documents required (only if necessary).

You can start your online form here . After you are ready with this process, you can click on submit and wait for your ETA, which will be delivered via email. Don’t forget that iVisa.com has a fantastic support service that you can contact if you need help while applying.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE APPLIED?

The only thing you have to do after you apply is to wait for your New Zealand ETA via email inbox, nothing else. You don’t even need to visit the embassy- remember that we contact the official authorities because that’s part of our job and the service we provide.

IS IT SAFE TO USE IVISA.COM TO GET MY ETA?

We know that safety is an important concern, and that’s our main priority when working. That’s why we can guarantee that you can apply with no stress because we offer maximum safety for your data, and we also invest in our database so it remains safeguarded.

But, if you still have doubts about it or the New Zealand visitor visa checklist, you can check what hundreds of happy customers say here .

I HAVE MORE UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS, WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO?

You can click here to start chatting with one of our customer service representatives, especially if you have problems while completing the form or you have questions about our New Zealand visitor visa checklist. Alternatively, you can read more information here .

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Tens of thousands of New Zealanders travel or are resident overseas. For most this is an incident-free experience but the best laid plans can be upset by a number of problems. Some are impossible to forsee or avoid so, by planning ahead and arming yourself with the right information, you can reduce the risks you might encounter overseas. Please see our Top Ten Tips:

• Register your travel and contact details. This information is kept absolutely confidential and only used if there is an emergency. For example, it means we can give you warning of an approaching tropical cyclone or give you advice on what to do if there’s major civil unrest or if there’s been a terrorist attack. 

Take out travel insurance. Your policy should cover any activities you plan to undertake (from scuba diving to scooter riding), personal liability, medical treatment, emergency medical evacuation, and any pre-existing medical conditions.  Even minor medical treatment can be very expensive overseas. If you suffer an injury overseas and return to New Zealand, ACC may be able to help with treatment costs in New Zealand, but only if you intended to be overseas for less than six months. ACC is unable to cover expenses incurred overseas. Visit www.acc.co.nz/travel to learn more.

Keep in contact with family and friends. Give a detailed copy of your itinerary, including accommodation details and your travel insurance policy, to a relative or friend. If you change your itinerary, let your loved ones know.  If you find yourself caught up in an overseas emergency situation, don’t forget to phone or email to let family know you are ok.

• Check visa requirements, including requirements for electronic travel authorities (eTA’s), and make sure you have at least one clear page in your passport for immigration stamps.   Your travel agent or the Embassy or High Commissions of the countries you intend to visit or transit through can tell you about visa and entry requirements, which you should check well in advance.
• Know where your nearest New Zealand Embassy/High Commission/Consulate will be.

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