New Zealand Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | No | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter New Zealand, passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of intended departure.
Everyone travelling to New Zealand must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD). This can be submitted online or through the NZTD app.
Passport Note
Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
Visas
Nationals of countries listed under New Zealand's visa-waiver programme, including Canada, the USA, the UK and EU member states, do not require a visa for stays of up to three months. UK nationals may stay for up to six months. However, visa-waiver travellers must obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before travelling. The full list of visa waiver countries and territories is here.
Australian citizens do not require a visa or an NZeTA.
Types and Cost
NZeTA: NZ$17 via the mobile app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
Visitor Visa: from NZ$441.
Transit Visa: from NZ$235.
Validity
NZeTA: two years.
Transit
Transit passengers passing through Auckland International Airport for up to 24 hours generally require either an NZeTA or Transit Visa, depending on nationality. Nationals of visa-waiver and transit visa-waiver countries can transit with an NZeTA.
Application to
Applications for an NZeTA or Visitor Visa can be made online through Immigration New Zealand.
Working days
Visitor visas usually take about one week to process, although applicants should allow up to two weeks.
Allow up to 72 hours for an NZeTA.
Sufficient Funds
Visitors must have at least NZ$1,000 per person per month, or NZ$400 per person per month if accommodation has already been paid for.
Entry with pets
Pets need to undergo medical tests and must be given a microchip implant, a rabies vaccination and rabies titre test before entering New Zealand. Cats and dogs from some countries require a period of quarantine on arrival and an import permit is also required for all pets; download forms and check individual country requirements on the Ministry for Primary Industries website (www.mpi.govt.nz).
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
New Zealand Embassy in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 328 4800.
Website: http://www.nzembassy.com/usa
Address: , 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1600.
New Zealand High Commission in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7930 8422.
Website: http://www.nzembassy.com/united-kingdom
Address: 80 Haymarket, New Zealand House, London, SW1Y 4TQ,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
British High Commission in New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4924 2888.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/new-zealand
Address: Thorndon, 44 Hill Street, Wellington 6011, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.