New Zealand ETA (NZeTA)
Visa-waiver nationals, Australian permanent residents and cruise/cargo passengers visiting NZ or transiting Auckland.
- 1Fill the form5 short steps, 5-8 minutes
- 2Pay onlineCard or UPI, total shown first
- 3We check & submitErrors caught before filing
- 4Get your resultEmail and WhatsApp updates
1Overview
The New Zealand ETA (NZeTA) is an electronic authority linked to the passport and confirmed by email. It covers holidays, visiting family and friends, business visitor activities, courses of study up to three months, arrival by cruise ship, and transit through Auckland.
It does not cover work, longer study or medical treatment, does not guarantee entry (an officer grants the visitor visa at the border) and does not replace the separate New Zealand Traveller Declaration.
Who needs it
- Needed by citizens of visa-waiver countries and territories, Australian permanent residents, and cruise or cargo-ship passengers of any nationality; visa-waiver nationals also need it to transit.
- Australian citizens travelling on an Australian passport need neither an NZeTA nor a visa.
- Non-visa-waiver nationals must apply for a Standard Visitor Visa instead.
- It only links to a separate page for Indian citizens, so check that before applying.
2Requirements
- PassportValid, biometric, and valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date; travel on the same passport used for the request.
- PhotoA recent passport-style photograph.
- Email addressA valid email address.
- ItineraryA specific itinerary is not always mandatory.
Important to know
- Common rejection reasons: incorrect passport details, a non-compliant photo, or failing to disclose required criminal or immigration history.
- Every traveller needs their own NZeTA, including infants; children on a parent's passport use the parent's passport details.
- It does not guarantee entry and does not replace the Traveller Declaration.
- Use the same passport as in the request.
3How to apply with Ok E-visa
- Fill in the formA few short steps: your passport, traveller and trip details, plus the documents listed above. Choose your option and processing speed.
- Pay onlineYou go straight to a secure payment page. The total in US dollars is shown before you pay.
- We check and submitOur team reviews your details for common errors and submits the application on the official portal (NZ official ETA request portal).
- Receive your resultConfirmation arrives by email; the authority is digitally linked to the passport, with no stamp, sticker or paper document.
4Timing and speed
The application takes about 3 minutes.
Processing speeds
You choose your speed at the last step of the form, where your exact total is shown. Times are estimates, not guaranteed; the authority makes the final decision.
5Fees
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
A conservation and tourism levy is charged alongside the request and is not refunded if the request is declined; the government fee is not otherwise broken out.
Your exact total, in US dollars, is shown at the last step of the form before you pay. You may also apply directly on the official portal (NZ official ETA request portal) at no service charge.
6After approval
- Confirmation arrives by email; the authority is digitally linked to the passport, with no stamp, sticker or paper document.
- Present it at check-in and keep a digital copy on your phone.
- It cannot be extended; to stay longer apply for a visitor visa or other visa from outside the country.
?Questions about New Zealand ETA (NZeTA)
Do I need an NZeTA or a visitor visa?
Visa-waiver nationals and Australian permanent residents need an NZeTA for short visits; Australian citizens need neither; non-visa-waiver nationals need a Standard Visitor Visa.
How will I receive it?
By email after approval; it is linked to the passport so no physical document is needed.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days per visit (180 for UK citizens); valid for two years with multiple entries.
How long does processing take?
Usually quick; apply at least three days before departure.
Do children need one?
Yes, every traveller needs their own.
Do I need it to transit?
Yes if from a visa-waiver or transit-visa-waiver country; transit is generally only through Auckland for up to 24 hours in the transit area.
What if it is denied?
You are notified; denials often relate to typos or travel or criminal history, and you can reapply or apply for a visitor visa.
What are the common rejection reasons?
Incorrect passport details, non-compliant photos and undisclosed criminal or immigration history.
Can I extend it?
No. Apply for a visitor visa or another visa from outside the country.
ETA or Visitor Visa?
Visa-waiver nationals use the ETA; others need a Visitor Visa.
How do I receive it?
By email only, no sticker; keep a digital copy.
Can I extend?
No; apply for a different visa from outside NZ.
How long does the New Zealand ETA (NZeTA) take?
Processing: as fast as 15 minutes. Official processing: average about 24 hours, most within 3 days. Timelines are set by the authority and can change, so we update you as your application moves.
Can I apply directly instead of using New Zealand ETA (NZeTA) help?
Yes. We are a private assistance service, not a government website. You can apply on the official portal (NZ official ETA request portal (URL not given)) at no service charge. Our fee covers review, submission and tracking.
Does the price include the government fee?
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
What if I make a mistake on the form?
Tell us as soon as you notice. Whether a correction is possible depends on the official portal and on whether the application was already submitted. Some fields, such as name and passport number, often cannot be edited after submission.
✓Why apply with Ok E-visa
This page is a plain-language summary to help you prepare. Entry rules change, so always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website. Ok E-visa is a private assistance service and is not a government website.
