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New Zealand e-visa

New Zealand provides online visas for countries outside its visa waiver arrangements. An NZeTA is a separate online travel permit.

Ways to get a New Zealand e-visa

  1. Online visa application

    eVisa

    The online visa route is provided for countries outside the visa waiver arrangements.

    Fee
    The NZ$100 visitor levy applies to many tourists and some other applicants. Exemptions apply.
    1. Apply online before travelling.
    2. Pay the visitor levy if required.
    3. Obtain the visa before travelling.

Who needs it

Travellers from countries outside the visa waiver arrangements need a visa.

Who doesn't

Travellers covered by a visa waiver can use that arrangement instead, with an NZeTA where required.

How to apply

  1. Apply for an online visa before travelling.
  2. Pay the visitor levy when applying, if it applies.
  3. Travel after the visa has been granted.

What to bring

  • An acceptable passport or travel document

Good to know

  • Follow the conditions of the visa granted.
  • A visa does not guarantee permission to enter.
  • A Visitor Visa can be confirmed by an eVisa letter.
  • Passport visa labels are issued only on request.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for New Zealand?

Travellers from countries outside the visa waiver arrangements need a visa. Travellers covered by a visa waiver can use that arrangement instead, with an NZeTA where required.

Can I apply online for New Zealand?

Yes: Online visa application. The online visa route is provided for countries outside the visa waiver arrangements.

How much does a New Zealand e-visa cost?

Many tourists, working holiday travellers and some students and workers must pay the NZ$100 visitor levy when applying. Exemptions apply.

What documents do I need for a New Zealand e-visa?

An acceptable passport or travel document.

How do I apply for a New Zealand e-visa?

1. 1. Apply for an online visa before travelling. 2. 2. Pay the visitor levy when applying, if it applies. 3. 3. Travel after the visa has been granted.

What rules do I have to follow on a New Zealand e-visa?

Follow the conditions of the visa granted. A visa does not guarantee permission to enter.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for New Zealand?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the New Zealand visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for New Zealand be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest New Zealand e-visa rules?

On New Zealand's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in New Zealand?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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