Check if you need an NZeTA or a visitor visa
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.
When you need an NZeTA
You do not need both an NZeTA and a visitor visa.
You need an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) if you’re:
- travelling on a passport from a visa-waiver country
- an Australian permanent resident (non-citizen)
Visa waiver countries and territories — NZ Immigration
Visa Waiver Visitor Visa — NZ Immigration
NZeTA application and costs
You can request an NZeTA using NZ Immigration’s app or website.
When you need a visitor visa
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.
Visa waiver countries and territories — NZ Immigration
Visitor visa application and costs
You can apply online for a visitor visa on the New Zealand Immigration website.
Australian citizens and current NZ visa holders
If you’re an Australian citizen
Australian citizens do not need an NZeTA or a visitor visa.
Permanent residents and citizens both get an Australian Resident Visa when they arrive in New Zealand.
Australian Resident Visa — NZ Immigration
If you're a NZ citizen or current NZ visa holder
New Zealand citizens and visa holders — including those with a Permanent Resident Visa — and some other travellers do not need an NZeTA before they travel to New Zealand
Transiting New Zealand and other travellers
If you're transiting through New Zealand or arriving by other modes of transport, you may still need an NZeTA or visa before you can come to NZ.
If you’re transiting through Auckland International Airport
You must request an NZeTA if you’re travelling on a passport from a transit visa waiver country.
If you’re arriving by cruise ship
If you do not have a visa, you must have an NZeTA.
If you’re arriving by cargo ship, fishing vessel, private yachts or planes
Some crew of cargo ships, fishing vessels and private craft must have an NZeTA or visa before they can come to NZ.
Crew of cargo ships, fishing vessels, private yachts and planes — NZ Immigration
Before you travel to New Zealand
Even if your passport is from a visa-waiver country, there are still some conditions to your travel.
You must have:
- a valid passport
- a ticket out of New Zealand, and
- enough money to live on while you’re here.
Explore all visa options
Use Immigration NZ's tool to work out the visa you need based on the:
- intentions you have in NZ
- passport you hold
- length of your stay in NZ
- main purpose of your visit.