NZeTA and visitor visas
You must have the right travel documents to board your flight or ship to New Zealand. Most people will need a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).
Check if you need an NZeTA or a visitor visa
Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand and others need to get a visa — which one you need depends on your passport and situation.
For example, if you have a passport from a visa waiver country, you can travel without a visa but you need to get an NZeTA before you travel.
Some travellers do not need an NZeTA or a visa, including:
- Australian citizens travelling on an Australian passport
- people who already have a valid visa for New Zealand (this can be a work, student, visitor, resident or permanent resident visa).
Use Immigration New Zealand’s online tool to find out what you need and how to get it.
Check if you need an NZeTA or a visa — Immigration New Zealand
Explore visa options
Use the visa filter tool to help you choose a visa that fits your situation.
Before you travel
You must have the right travel documents to board your flight or ship to New Zealand.
Check you have everything you need before your travel.
Before you travel to New Zealand — Immigration New Zealand
Arriving in New Zealand
When you arrive in New Zealand, you must apply for entry permission and answer questions about your travel and what you’re bringing into NZ.
Arriving in New Zealand — Immigration New Zealand
Having a NZeTA or visa does not guarantee that you’ll be allowed to enter New Zealand.
What might stop you from being allowed to enter New Zealand — Immigration New Zealand
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