Traveling to New Zealand

The information below comes from the New Zealand Immigration website.

Please refer to the Immigration New Zealand Travel Advisory for the most up-to-date information.

Checking in for your trip to New Zealand

When you check in you must show that you:

  • have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from departure date, or travel document, and

  • hold the right visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).

Do you need a visa or an NZeTA?

  • You do not need a visa or permit to visit New Zealand if you are a New Zealand/Australia citizen.

  • You require a NZeTA if you’re travelling on a passport from a visa-waiver country.

  • You require a NZeTA if you’re an Australian permanent resident (non-citizen).

  • You can request an NZeTA using NZ Immigration’s app or website. How to request an NZeTA

  • If you are visiting on a passport from a country not listed on the visa waiver countries and territories list, you must apply for a visa.

You can find further information from the New Zealand Government website.