The levy is to help pay for conservation and tourism infrastructure.
Most people entering New Zealand on a temporary basis will need to pay the International Visitor Levy. This includes for a holiday (including through the working holiday scheme), some student visas and some short-term work visas.
Who does not need to pay the levy
New Zealand citizens and residents (including all resident visas)
People transiting New Zealand on a transit visa or transit NZeTA
Australian citizens and permanent residents
People from the following Pacific Island countries:
American Samoa
Cook Islands
Fiji
Kiribati
Republic of Marshall Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Niue
Nauru
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Diplomatic, military, medical, and humanitarian visas
People travelling to Antarctica under the Antarctic Treaty (including people travelling on the Antarctic Traveller Transit Visa)
Recognised Seasonal Employment workers
Business Visitor Visas (including APEC business travel cards)
Ship and airline crew
Most visas for dependants (partners and children) of work and student visa holders
Travellers whose visa or NZeTA requirements have been waived by Immigration New Zealand
You’ll pay the International Visitor Levy at the same time you pay for your NZeTA or visitor visa.
