Apply for your New Zealand visa online

Citizens of visa-waiver countries, including the US, Canada, UK, and most EU countries, need an NZeTA for short visits. Australian permanent residents also need an NZeTA. Australian citizens do not need an NZeTA or a visa.

Travelers from countries that are not on the visa-waiver list must apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.

A New Zealand travel visa is the travel document you need to enter the country for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, or short-term study. Depending on your nationality, that's either the NZeTA or the Visitor Visa.

Most visa-waiver travelers use the NZeTA. If you're not eligible for the NZeTA, you'll need the New Zealand Visitor Visa instead.

You can apply for an NZeTA or Visitor Visa online through iVisa. Start your application, and we'll help you determine which travel document you need. Most travelers from visa-waiver countries need an NZeTA, while other travelers must apply for a Visitor Visa.

Next, enter your details, upload the required documents, and pay the government and iVisa service fees. We'll check your application for errors before submitting it. Once approved, your travel document will be sent to you by email.

Once your ETA is approved, you'll get an email confirmation. The authorization is digitally linked to your passport, so there's no physical sticker to carry.

For the Visitor Visa, you'll receive your eVisa by email too — it's digitally linked to your passport, but you're required to print a copy to carry with you during your trip.

You can stay for up to 3 months (90 days) per visit. If you're a UK citizen, you can stay for up to 6 months (180 days). The ETA itself is valid for two years and allows for multiple entries.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants and children, must have their own New Zealand travel document. iVisa makes it easy to apply for the whole family in one go by using the "Add another person" feature during the application.

You need a New Zealand ETA to transit through New Zealand if you're from a visa-waiver or transit-visa-waiver country. Transit is generally permitted only through Auckland International Airport, and you must remain in the transit area for no more than 24 hours.

If denied, you will receive a notification. In many cases, denials are due to simple typos, or in some cases, travel or criminal history. iVisa offers denial protection. In some cases, our experts can help you reapply for the ETA, or apply for a Visitor Visa instead, if required.

The most common rejection reasons include incorrect passport details, a photo that doesn't meet official standards, insufficient proof of funds, or failing to disclose required criminal or immigration history. iVisa's expert review and smart photo tool catch errors and adjust your photo to meet New Zealand government standards before submission.