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Visas / New Zealand

Visas and entry

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New Zealand: visa, passport and entry requirements

At a glanceElectronic travel authorisation required

Passport · Passport validity: 3 months after the day you plan to leave

Entry document

  • ✓Passport
  • ✕National ID card

Passport validity
3 months after the day you plan to leave

To enter New Zealand, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa

Electronic travel authorisation required

Your NZeTA is valid for up to 2 years. You will also need to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy when you apply. Allow up to 72 hours for it to be processed. — 6 months — International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy

Apply online: NZeTA ↗

Your whole journey

Stopovers aren’t in our pages yet: the Sherpa link checks them for your nationality.

Passport, visa and stopovers: check on Sherpa ↗

Free tool, pre-filled for a British passport: change the nationality if needed.

This information is provided for guidance only and is accurate at the time of publication. Always check government websites and airline documents before booking and travelling.