Visas, NZeTA and arriving

Most visitors need a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before they travel. Check the official requirements for your passport well before you book.

What you need

• NZeTA Visitors from visa-waiver countries (and many transit passengers) need an NZeTA, applied for online or through the official app.
• Visitor levy Most NZeTA and visitor-visa applicants also pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), currently NZ$100.
• Australians Australian citizens do not need a visa or NZeTA to visit.
• Biosecurity Declare all food, plant material and outdoor gear on arrival; fines apply for undeclared items.

Rules and fees change: always confirm on the official Immigration New Zealand website (immigration.govt.nz) before you travel.