An independent guide
This site explains the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority in plain English. It is not a government website and is not affiliated with Immigration New Zealand or the New Zealand Government. Published by MediaX Co., Ltd. (Japan). Contact: [email protected]
What we do not do
- We do not submit applications or accept application fees
- We do not collect passport details
- We do not provide legal or immigration advice
How the figures are checked
Fees, validity and processing times are taken from Immigration New Zealand's published information and are stated as of 17 August 2026. Immigration rules change; the official site is always the authority. If you find an error, tell us and we will correct it.
More on the NZeTA
What is the NZeTA
The NZeTA is a pre-travel authorisation for visa-waiver passports, not a visa. What it covers, who needs one, and what it does not do.
How to apply
Applying takes about ten minutes in the official app (NZ$17) or on the Immigration New Zealand website (NZ$23). Here is the order of the steps and what trips people up.
Cost
The NZeTA request fee is NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 IVL — about NZ$117–NZ$123 in total.
What you need
A valid passport, a photo of your face, an email address and a payment card. What the photo has to look like and what else is asked.
Processing time
Most NZeTA requests are decided in minutes, but Immigration New Zealand asks you to allow up to 72 hours. What makes an application take longer.
Validity
An NZeTA lasts 2 years from the date it is issued, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first — and allows multiple entries.