REASONS YOUR NEW ZEALAND ETA IS NOT WHAT IT COULD BE

We enjoy welcoming visitors to New Zealand. To ensure you have an experience to remember, make sure you’ve done your homework and have everything sorted before you leave.

From 1 October 2019, visitors from visa-waiver countries(opens in new window) must request an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to coming to New Zealand. You may also have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). For more information on the ETA and IVL, visit Immigration New Zealand(opens in new window).

When you arrive, your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand visa.


Most work, student and visitor visas can be applied for online. Applying online is often faster and less expensive than sending in a paper application form. When you apply online we can also issue your visa electronically so you won't have to send us your passport. NEW ZEALAND ETA APPLICATION FORM

If you apply online, you'll need to have a credit card ready, and any supporting evidence, like a copy of your passport, will need to be available in an electronic file.

Holidaying in New Zealand
Working holidays
Work visas and staying permanently
Transiting through New Zealand or Australia
More information about visas
On arrival
What you can bring into New Zealand
Allowances and duty free concessions
Holidaying in New Zealand
You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are:

A New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident
A UK citizen and/or passport holder (you can stay up to six months)
A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months).

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If you don’t meet the above, then you’ll need a visitor visa, which allows you to holiday in New Zealand for up to nine months. The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa is online.

Temporary visas allow you to live and work in New Zealand for a set period of time. Working temporarily can be used as a step towards gaining residence and settling here permanently.

There are a range of work visas for people that work in a profession that is experiencing skill shortages or have a job offer from a New Zealand employer. Most work visas do not have an age limit. NEW ZEALAND VISA

The Tourist Tax IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy), The Fees for immigration services and processing fees.

The tourist tax for the protection of the environment was introduced at the same time that the electronic visa of New Zealand was introduced.

It is applicable for the international visitors and costs between 35 NZ $ (approximately 20,40 €) and must be paid when the payment for the eTA-NZ is made and is also valid 2 years.

The driving license:

The French must have their driving license, as well as their international license.

Please note that it is strictly forbidden to have in your luggage the following items: fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, meat, dairy products ... (non-exhaustive list).

If you are in possession of such products, you will be fined NZ $ 200.

Moreover, hiking shoes and camping accessories must also be declared.

The Working holiday visa is designed for young people, aged 18-30 or 35, depending on Citizenship. This option lets you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you’re from the UK or Canada.

Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date. If you come from a country that needs a New Zealand visa to enter, please be sure to apply in advance.

If you have a biometric ordinary passport (or electronic passport) and are over 12 years old, you may be able to use New Zealand Customs eGate service. This allows you to complete your Customs and Immigration checks faster so you can get on with enjoying your visit to New Zealand. 

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Useful websites
Visa Information - Immigration New Zealand
Biosecurity Information
Customs Information
Working holidays
Working holiday visas(opens in new window) are available to young people, usually aged 18-30 (but 18-35 for a select few nationalities). They let you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you’re from the UK. To apply you’ll need to meet the visa requirements, and have:

A return ticket, or enough money to pay for one; and
Be coming mainly to holiday, with work being a secondary intention.


Work visas and staying permanently
If you’re thinking of coming to New Zealand to work for a few years, or maybe even to settle, you’ll need a work or resident visa. To get that – you’re likely to need a job. For information about working in New Zealand, including industry profiles, tips on job hunting, and a list of job sites to check out, visit New Zealand Now.(opens in new window)



Transiting through New Zealand or Australia
If you are travelling to New Zealand via an Australian airport, you may also need an Australian visa – consult your travel agent or airline if you are unsure. Transit visas (opens in new window)will also be needed for all people travelling via New Zealand, unless they are specifically exempted by immigration policy.

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More information about visas
The visa and immigration information on this page is just a summary. For everything you need to know about coming to New Zealand, visit Immigration New Zealand.(opens in new window)

On arrival
You will need to complete a Passenger Arrival Card(opens in new window) before passing through Customs Passport Control. A passenger arrival card will be given to you during your flight. If not, cards are available in the arrival area. NZETA



What you can bring into New Zealand
After you’ve cleared passport control, you should collect your baggage and proceed through customs and biosecurity checks. In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment. ETA NEW ZEALAND

Your baggage may be sniffed by a detector dog and/or x-rayed, and it may be searched to identify any risk goods you might be carrying.

To avoid penalties it is best to familiarise yourself with these guidelines prior to travel. For a detailed list of prohibited, restricted or declarable items, please visit Ministry for Primary Industries(opens in new window) (biosecurity agency).

READ MORE : NEW ZEALAND TOURIST VISA

Allowances and duty free concessions
As a visitor to New Zealand you may be entitled to various concessions and duty free entries on some of your goods. If you are 17 years or older, you are entitled to allowances for alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco. For detailed information on allowances and duty free concessions, please visit New Zealand Customs(opens in new window).