Entry requirements for New Zealand
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Electronic authorisation or e-visa
- Stay
- Up to 3 months per entry
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: immigration.govt.nzApply only on the official government website linked here. Other websites may charge extra fees for the same application.Last checked 14 October 2026Arrival card last checked 15 October 2026
Conditions
- Passport validity
The passport must be the one linked to the NZeTA and valid at least 3 months after the intended departure date.
- Onward ticket
Prepaid onward or departure travel is required; a cruise itinerary or craft owner's letter is accepted.
- Proof of funds
Funds of at least NZD 1,000 a month, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is prepaid, are required; evidence may be requested.
- Arrival card
Everyone entering must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration; paper is available if online completion is impossible.
- Health requirement
Health and character requirements apply and the traveller must be a genuine visitor intending to leave.
- Fee
The NZeTA costs from NZD 17; the page does not show the full total for each application route.
An approved paid NZeTA is needed before travel; the visitor visa given on arrival is a separate, free permission.
Visitors can be in New Zealand up to 6 months within any 12-month period, counted back from the intended departure date.
Each family or group member, including children, needs an individual NZeTA; it is valid for 2 years for multiple journeys.
Official application pagenzeta.immigration.govt.nz
Arrival card
New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)
Required before arrival.
- Who files it
- Everyone travelling into New Zealand, including New Zealand passport holders, babies and children (one declaration per traveller).
- When
- From 24 hours before the journey starts (air); submit by the time you reach passport control.
- Fee
- Free
- Exempt
- Transit passengers who stay in the transit area at Auckland airport; a paper form is available on arrival for those who cannot do it online.
- Official page
- New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)travellerdeclaration.govt.nz
Official sources
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)immigration.govt.nz/visit/what-you-need-to-visit-new-zealand/visa-waiver-countries-and-territories
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)immigration.govt.nz/visas/visa-waiver-visitor-visa
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta