New Zealand visa for US citizens
US citizens and US nationals visit New Zealand for up to 3 months without a visa. Request your NZeTA on the passport book you will fly with.
New Zealand visa requirements for US citizens
Immigration New Zealand lists the United States as a visa-waiver country, and the listing includes US nationals who are not citizens. You need an NZeTA before you travel, and you can stay up to 3 months per visit. Request it on your US passport book; the US Embassy in New Zealand says the passport card can't be used for air travel. On arrival, show your passport, the NZeTA confirmation and a completed New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD).
New Zealand eTA (NZeTA): iVisa helps US citizens and US nationals request the NZeTA on the passport they will travel with.
New Zealand entry requirements for US citizens
Requirements verified against official government sources
- New Zealand Visa (ETA)
- A US passport book, not the passport card
- An approved NZeTA, requested on that same passport
- A completed New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)
- Onward tickets and evidence of funds, if an officer asks
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New Zealand Visa (ETA)Travel authorisation
Apply now- Who it's for
- Travelers from visa-waiver countries, including the US, Canada, UK, and most EU countries, need an NZeTA for short visits. Australian permanent residents also need one. Australian citizens don't need an NZeTA 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 US 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 the United States.
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.
Why US citizens choose iVisa
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New Zealand visa FAQs
Quick answers for US citizens traveling to New Zealand.
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Do US citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
No visa is needed before you travel for visits of up to 3 months. Immigration New Zealand lists the United States as a visa-waiver country, and that listing also covers US nationals who are not citizens. You do need an NZeTA before you fly, and Immigration New Zealand grants a visitor visa on arrival.
Can I fly to New Zealand with my US passport card?
No. The US Embassy in New Zealand says the passport card cannot be used for air travel. Immigration New Zealand also requires your NZeTA to be requested with the same passport you travel on. Use your US passport book for both.
I'm a US dual citizen. Which passport should I use for my NZeTA?
Request the NZeTA with the passport you will travel on, as Immigration New Zealand requires. The US Embassy in New Zealand notes that US law requires US citizens to use US passports when entering or leaving the US.
Do US service members or US Antarctic program staff need an NZeTA?
Some are exempt. Immigration New Zealand exempts members of a visiting force, including its civilian employees, traveling in the ordinary course of their employment or duty. It also exempts members of, or people associated with, a scientific program or expedition under an Antarctic Treaty party. You may need evidence of this.
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