What is a Visa Waiver for New Zealand?

If you’re planning to visit New Zealand, you might be wondering whether you need a visa. For many travelers, a visa is not required, but there’s an important step to remember: you must obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before your journey.

If you’re planning to visit New Zealand, you might be wondering whether you need a visa. For many travelers, a visa is not required, but there’s an important step to remember: you must obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before your journey.

What Does This Mean for You?

For most travelers, you can visit New Zealand for up to 3 months without a visa. However, if you are a British citizen, you’re in luck, as you can stay for up to 6 months!

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Wondering if you’re eligible for the NZeTA? Here’s a list of countries whose passport holders can travel to New Zealand with an NZeTA:

AndorraFinlandLithuaniaSan Marino
ArgentinaFranceLuxembourgSaudi Arabia
AustriaGermanyMacauSeychelles
BahrainGreeceMalaysiaSingapore
BelgiumHong KongMaltaSlovak Republic
BrazilHungaryMauritiusSlovenia
BruneiIcelandMexicoSpain
BulgariaIrelandMonacoSweden
CanadaIsraelNetherlandsSwitzerland
ChileItalyNorwayTaiwan
CroatiaJapanOmanUnited Arab Emirates
CyprusKorea, SouthPolandUnited Kingdom
Czech RepublicKuwaitPortugalUnited States of America
DenmarkLatviaQatarUruguay
EstoniaLiechtensteinRomaniaVatican City

Planning to Travel?

Don’t forget to secure your NZeTA before traveling to New Zealand. If you need assistance, contact VisaSector for expert guidance on obtaining your Electronic Travel Authority.