Whether or not you need a visa to travel to New Zealand depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit

1. Visa and Entry Requirements

• Must have a valid passport or travel document, and

• Hold the right visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).

• International visitors require a Visa to enter the country or if you are from a ‘Visa Waiver’ country, then you can apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), visit https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/your-journey-to-new-zealand to see if you qualify. (this can take up to 72 hours to process). 

• We recommend applying 14 days prior to departure.  You will also be required to pay an International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time ($100.00), which goes towards the upkeep of the tracks, lookouts and toilets in our National Parks. 

• The NZeTA is $23 if completed online, https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta; or $17 if you use their free app, for Apple visit - https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/nzeta/id1470900142 . For Android visit - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.govt.mbie.eta.

2. Check your passport

Check that it will not expire until:

• 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand, or

• 1 month after the date you plan to leave New Zealand — if your passport was issued by a country that has a New Zealand embassy or consulate that issues passports of that country.

3. ON ARRIVAL -  New Zealand Traveller Declaration

• Everyone travelling into New Zealand needs to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

• It is free and you can do it on the online form or the NZTD app New Zealand Traveller Declaration for travel to Aotearoa

• A declaration needs to be completed for each traveller, including babies and children.

• You can start your digital declaration at a time that suits you. The earliest time you can submit your declaration depends on whether you are travelling by air or sea.

• Your declaration is linked to your passport and is checked when you arrive at the eGate or by a border officer.

• There is a paper declaration form available for travellers who cannot complete it online.

• If you are a New Zealand visa or NZeTA holder, you still need to complete an NZTD as well.