Do I need a visa for New Zealand?

Most travellers need either an NZeTA or a visa to travel to New Zealand. This depends on the passport you are travelling on, and if you will be a visitor or a transit passenger.



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You do not need a visa to enter New Zealand if you are a visitor staying less than 6 months. You do need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority ( NZeTA ). At New Zealand border control, you will also need to show that you meet the criteria for visa-free entry: proof of a return or onward ticket.

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U.S. citizens traveling to or transiting through New Zealand under the visa waiver program are required to have an NZeTA. This is also true for cruise ship passengers. It can take up to 72 hours to process an NZeTA so apply well in advance of your trip. The NZeTA is valid for multiple visits for up to two years.

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When you check in you must show that you:
  1. have a valid passport or travel document, and.
  2. hold the right visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).


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Standard processing – you receive your New Zealand ETA within 2 days, and you are charged USD $99.99. Rush processing – your application is processed within 6 hours, but the cost is a bit higher. You must pay USD $152.99.

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The best time to visit New Zealand is during the summer months of December to March. Expect long, bright, sunny days and temperatures between 61?F and 75?F. It's an ideal time to visit the lovely beaches or enjoy the many outdoor activities available, such as hiking and mountain biking.

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The average flight time to New Zealand (from London to Auckland) is approximately 23 hours and 30 minutes.

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The New Zealand visitor visa processing time can be anywhere from 12 to 30 days. However, if there are immigration issues that make it hard to establish that you meet the New Zealand tourist visa requirements, there may be delays in the process.

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Travellers arriving in NZ
  • Food of any kind.
  • Plants or parts of plants (alive or dead)
  • Animals (alive or dead) or their products.
  • Equipment used with animals.
  • Equipment such as camping gear, golf clubs, and used bicycles.
  • Biological specimens.


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