Visa Information

It is important to ensure you complete the traveller declaration and have the correct visa before embarking on your travel to New Zealand. If you are transiting via another country (such as Australia), please ensure you check their visa requirements as you may require additional visas.

Traveller Declaration
Everyone travelling to New Zealand by air must complete a declaration, and receive a Traveller Pass, before they travel. Review the details required and link to the form here.  

Visitor Visa (Non-Australian and Non-Visa waiver countries)
All visitors will need to apply for a visa and provide evidence of your ability to meet the criteria for entry. Applications can take up to 3 months to process, so please ensure you apply for your visa well in advance of your travel. You can view visa options and apply on the New Zealand Immigration visa page.

Visa Waiver Countries (less than 3 month stay)
If you are a citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand and meet the criteria below, you do not need a visa, but you do need a NZeTA to enter New Zealand and must:

• hold a valid ticket from New Zealand to a country where you have the right of entry
• have sufficient money to support yourself during your stay in New Zealand 
• hold a passport valid for 3 months beyond the date you intend leaving New Zealand 
• remain in New Zealand only for the time granted on your arrival

View more information about the visa waiver eligibility.

You will need to apply online for an NZeTA prior to travelling. Please allow up to 72 hours for your NZeTA to be processed. View information about applying for your NZeTA here.

Visa Waiver Countries (longer than 3 month stay)
If you intend to stay in New Zealand for longer than three months, you will need to apply for a visitor visa at least 30 days before travelling. Visa applications can be made online at the New Zealand Immigration visa site.

Australian Citizens
Australian citizens do not need a visa or NZeTA to visit New Zealand.