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New Zealand visa requirements for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens don’t need a visa to visit New Zealand for stays of up to 90 days (tourism, business, visiting family). However, they must have a New Zealand ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before traveling. In addition, all travelers must fill out the New Zealand Traveller Declaration, a free online government form collecting information about your travel, including customs, immigration, and biosecurity details.
New Zealand ETA: A mandatory travel authorisation for visa-exempt travelers. It allows multiple entries over 2 years (or until the passport expires).
New Zealand entry requirements for Japanese citizens
Requirements verified against official government sources
- New Zealand Visa (ETA)
- A Japanese passport valid for the duration of the stay
- Photo
- Additional documents may be required depending on the purpose of travel
New Zealand visa cost for Japanese citizens
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New Zealand Visa (ETA)Travel authorisation
- Who it's for
- Travelers from visa-waiver countries, including the US, Canada, UK, and most EU countries, need an NZ eTA for short visits. Australian permanent residents also need one. Australian citizens do not need an NZ eTA or a visa.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, visiting family and friends, business, transit, and short-term study of up to three months.
- Duration and entries
- The ETA is valid for two years and allows multiple entries. You can stay for up to 3 months (90 days) per visit, and UK citizens can stay for up to 6 months (180 days).
- Ports of entry
- Transit through New Zealand is generally permitted only through Auckland International Airport, and you must remain in the transit area for no more than 24 hours.
- Delivery format
- Once approved, you receive an email confirmation. The authorization is digitally linked to your passport, so there is no physical sticker or paper document to carry.
- Validity
- 2 years
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
How Japanese citizens can apply for a New Zealand Visa (ETA)
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your New Zealand document for your trip from Japan.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the New Zealand government on your behalf.
Receive your New Zealand Visa (ETA)
Once approved, your New Zealand Visa (ETA) arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Applying for a visa on your own can be confusing and time-consuming. iVisa simplifies the process, reviews errors, and gives you peace of mind — so you just show up and travel.
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New Zealand visa FAQs
Quick answers for Japanese citizens traveling to New Zealand.
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Do Japanese citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
No, Japanese citizens do not need a visa for short stays in New Zealand for tourism purposes. However, they must complete a New Zealand ETA registration before traveling. Additionally, they must complete the online digital traveller declaration, which replaced the paper immigration forms, through the government website.
What is the processing time for the New Zealand ETA for Japanese citizens?
The New Zealand ETA is usually processed almost immediately after submission, but can take up to 3 days. Processing times may vary depending on your application details and whether additional checks are required.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in New Zealand?
Japanese citizens can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days per visit under the New Zealand ETA rules.
Do Japanese citizens need an ETA when transiting through New Zealand?
Japanese citizens generally also require an ETA for airport transit in New Zealand, even if they remain in the international transit area and do not pass through immigration. If they plan to enter New Zealand during transit, they must meet standard entry requirements, including completing the ETA requirements.
Can Japanese citizens extend their stay in New Zealand?
No, you can’t extend your maximum stay on a New Zealand ETA as a Japanese citizen.
What is the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) and must Japanese visitors pay for this?
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is a mandatory fee charged by the New Zealand government to most international visitors, including Japanese citizens, and it is paid when applying for a visa or NZeTA. It helps fund environmental conservation and tourism infrastructure, ensuring visitors contribute to protecting and maintaining New Zealand.
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