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New Zealand for US citizens

No visa, but US citizens need the NZeTA and visitor levy, which costs NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy, before travelling to New Zealand. Valid for 2 years. Lets you visit for up to 3 months at a time. Request it in the official NZeTA app or on the Immigration New Zealand website. US citizens also need: New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

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Checked against official sources 3 October 2026

Everything US citizens need

  • RequiredNZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy

    NZeTA and visitor levy

    Allow up to 72 hours before you travel

    Valid for 2 years. Lets you visit for up to 3 months at a time. Request it in the official NZeTA app or on the Immigration New Zealand website.

    Timing, children and what you need immigration.govt.nz
  • RequiredNone

    Passport

    3 months beyond your departure date

    Your passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.

    immigration.govt.nz
  • RequiredFree

    New Zealand Traveller Declaration

    From 24 hours before your trip to New Zealand starts

    Everyone arriving in New Zealand completes one, including children. It covers customs, biosecurity and immigration. Do it online or in the free NZTD app, or on paper when you land.

    Timing, children and what you need travellerdeclaration.govt.nz
  • Good to knowNone

    Biosecurity

    On your declaration and at the airport

    Declare food, plants, animal products and outdoor gear. Undeclared risk items can mean an instant NZ$400 fine.

Questions

Do US citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

No visa, but US citizens need the NZeTA and visitor levy, which costs NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy, before travelling to New Zealand. Valid for 2 years. Lets you visit for up to 3 months at a time. Request it in the official NZeTA app or on the Immigration New Zealand website.

What forms do US citizens need for New Zealand?

NZeTA and visitor levy (NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy): Allow up to 72 hours before you travel. New Zealand Traveller Declaration (Free): From 24 hours before your trip to New Zealand starts.

How much does it cost US citizens to enter New Zealand?

NZeTA and visitor levy: NZ$117 per person. Everything else is free. You pay each government directly on its official site.

Do children need them too?

Each traveller needs their own NZeTA.

How long does my passport need to be valid?

Your passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.

Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is an independent company, not a government agency. How we check.