New Zealand visa

New Zealand’s visa policy sets entry requirements according to a traveler’s nationality, reason for travel, and length of stay. Many nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 3 months (or 6 months for UK citizens), but must obtain a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before traveling. The NZeTA is linked to the traveler's passport and is required even for transit through New Zealand. It is typically used for tourism, short business trips, or visiting friends and family.

Travelers who are not eligible for visa waiver entry, or who plan to stay longer or for other purposes such as work or study, must apply for an appropriate visa. The most common options include the Visitor Visa for extended tourism stays, and specific visas for employment, study, or residence.

NZeTA

• Multiple entries: yes
• Validity: 2 years
• Maximum visit: 90 days
• Processing time: 72 hours
• Requirements:
  • Passport
  • Personal photo
• Eligible countries: all EU member states, Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City.

Learn more about NZeTA

Online Visitor visa

• Maximum visit: 6 or 9 months
• Processing time: usually 3 weeks
• Special permission: Study up to 3 months