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Travel authorisation · New Zealand

NZeTA and visitor levy

Allow up to 72 hours for it to be processed. It costs NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy on the official site. Each traveller needs their own NZeTA.

Official site

immigration.govt.nz

Only use the official NZeTA app or immigration.govt.nz.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy
When
Allow up to 72 hours for it to be processed.
Who
Visitors from visa-waiver countries, including US, British, Canadian, German and Japanese passports. Australian citizens don't need one.

For families and groups

  • Each traveller needs their own NZeTA.

What you'll need

  • Passport details
  • A photo
  • Payment card

Good to know

  • It's valid for 2 years.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave New Zealand.

Questions

What is the official NZeTA website?

immigration.govt.nz (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/). The official cost is NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the NZeTA?

Allow up to 72 hours for it to be processed.

Who needs the NZeTA?

Visitors from visa-waiver countries, including US, British, Canadian, German and Japanese passports. Australian citizens don't need one.

Do children need the NZeTA?

Each traveller needs their own NZeTA.

How much does the NZeTA cost?

NZ$17 in the app or NZ$23 online, plus the NZ$100 visitor levy, paid on the official site, immigration.govt.nz.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.