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  1. Visa and entry requirements to New Zealand

    Aotearoa New Zealand enjoys welcoming visitors (manuhiri) to our beautiful country. Having a valid passport, the right visa and completing the entry requirements are key to a trouble-free entry into New Zealand. Your passport has to be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand ...

  2. Visitor Visa

    If you have a multiple entry visa, you can visit New Zealand as a tourist as many times as you want and stay for a total of up to 6 months in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is calculated back from the last day you intend to be in New Zealand (your intended departure date). For example, if the last day you intend to be in New Zealand is ...

  3. How to apply for a visitor visa

    Apply for your visa. To make an online application, you need to set up a New Zealand Government RealMe ® account. Use RealMe ® to prove your identity online. Before you start your online application, have all your supporting documents ready to upload. Apply for your visa online — Immigration New Zealand. Step 8.

  4. New Zealand visas

    Get all the details for a visa, NZeTA, or how to update your passport sticker. Welcome to the New Zealand Government's official immigration website. Visit us to find out how to apply for a visa, to visit, study, work or live in New Zealand. You can also request an NZeTA to get approval to board a plane to New Zealand.

  5. New Zealand Visitor Visa (Tourist Visa): Eligibility, Requirements and

    A comprehensive guide to New Zealand Visitor Visa (Tourist Visa). Details on visa requirements, eligibility, application process and procedure at the airport. ... For Chinese passports, the visa is valid for 5 years, whereas for US passports, the validity is 4 years. Single-entry visitor visas have 6 months validity.

  6. Check if you need an NZeTA or a visitor visa

    Depending on the country you're from and your situation, you may need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority ( NZeTA) or a visitor visa to come to New Zealand. Use Immigration New Zealand's online tool to work out whether you need an NZeTA or a visa for your holiday. Check if you need an NZeTA or a visa — Immigration New Zealand.

  7. U.S. Visa Services

    Welcome to the U.S. Visa Information Service for New Zealand. On this website you can find information about U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and the requirements to apply for each. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Consulate in Auckland. Find out about Visas here.

  8. New Zealand Tourist Visa

    A New Zealand Tourist visa allows you to visit New Zealand and explore the country. You can go on a holiday and enjoy the landscapes and the multiple activities New Zealand offers. Safety, amazing scenery, and delicious food are only a few of the things you will enjoy in the beautiful island country of New […]

  9. Traveller Pass for Travel to New Zealand Traveller Pass for Travel to

    Message for U.S. Citizens: Traveller Pass for Travel to New Zealand. The New Zealand Government announced that from 11:59 pm on May 1, 2022, vaccinated visitors from visa waiver countries, and visitors from other countries who already hold a valid visitor visa can enter New Zealand and test on arrival.

  10. Guide to travelling to New Zealand

    Getting around New Zealand. Whether you want to self-drive, fly, join a tour, or hop on a bus or train, there are plenty of options for getting around New Zealand. Find out what's best for you with our practical advice on travel and transport in New Zealand. Find more transport options >.

  11. Ultimate Guide to New Zealand Tourist Visa Application: A Step-by-Step

    Now, that you have successfully applied for a New Zealand Visitor visa and paid the fee, you have to wait through the processing time. Many factors affect the processing time of a visa application but in the case of New Zealand Visitor Visa, it is usually 40 days to 56 days. Factors Affecting Processing Time

  12. New Zealand International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  13. Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

    You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country. You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa. Your travel is for 90 days or less. You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure. You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons.

  14. New Zealand Visa Requirements for travel From the USA

    New Zealand Visa Requirements from the USA. For travel to New Zealand, Australia, Fiji or Cook Islands a passport is required. If traveling to New Zealand, the Department of Immigration (New Zealand) requires your passport to be valid for 3 months beyond your travel return date. A New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) is also required for entry.

  15. New Zealand tourist visa for US citizens in 2024

    US citizens can apply for electronic travel authorization online when travelling to New Zealand. New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) is available online for US citizens. With this tourist visa stay is usually short with a period of 3 months. Applicant is not required to be present when applying for New Zealand online e-visa. A total of 5 documents are required for applying New ...

  16. NZ Tourist Visa: Do You Need a Visa to Visit New Zealand?

    A Guide to the Tourist Visa (Visitor Visa) and the NZeTA for New Zealand. It's no secret that the New Zealand borders are pretty strict. Nevertheless, the vast majority of visitors to New Zealand. i.e. people visiting to travel and explore, do not need to apply for a Visitor Visa (Tourist Visa) before arriving in the country. They do, however, need to pay for the NZeTA.

  17. Travel tips

    Nationals of all Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) countries require ESTA authorisation prior to travelling to the United States under VWP. Travellers from VWP counties, including New Zealand, are required to pay an operational and travel promotion fee when applying for ESTA. The total cost for a new or renewed ESTA will be US$14.

  18. Increase to visa charges comes into effect from 1 October

    It is important to note, not every international visitor needs a visitor visa to come here with the majority of international visitors coming from visa-waiver countries and are not required to pay visa charges. Pacific visas. New Zealand's ongoing commitment to supporting its Pacific neighbours will see the continuation of subsidised fees for ...

  19. US ESTA

    The US ESTA for New Zealand citizens is a visa waiver that grants authorization to enter the United States of America. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was designed as a way for eligible visitors to gain permission to enter the United States, while being screened for security purposes. New Zealand is one of more than 30 countries that can take advantage of the US ESTA.

  20. New Zealand Visa Fee Hike: All You Need To Know

    While the student visa fee has been hiked, the post-study work visa fee has increased to more than double, shooting from NZD 699.34 (USD 420) to NZD 1,670 (USD 1,005). Additionally, those visiting New Zealand for recreational purposes will have to pay more for the visitor visa, with an increase in fee from NZD 211 (USD 126) to NZD 341 (USD 205).

  21. New Zealand ETA requirements for US citizens

    US citizens only require a New Zealand ETA to visit the country. The United States is on New Zealand's list of 60 visa-exempt countries. As a result, you are not required to go to the embassy to apply for your New Zealand visa. You just need to register for the ETA, which is a simple registration process with fewer requirements than the visa ...

  22. Visas!

    "The good news is that most Kiwi citizens do not need a visa to travel to the US—most can travel on the Visa Waiver Program. They just need an ESTA. And lots of other New Zealand based applicants can apply for a visa without needing an interview. So I urge all travellers to check the requirements really, really carefully.

  23. New Zealand ETA Visa for US Citizens: Requirements and Application Online

    The ETA is a New Zealand visa waiver program introduced in July 2019. It is designed to make travel to New Zealand easier for eligible citizens by eliminating the need to apply for a valid visa. The ETA permits eligible nationalities to travel to New Zealand for tourism, business, or transit purposes without a traditional visa.

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  25. New Zealand to increase visa prices this October

    Travellers to New Zealand will soon have to dig a little deeper into their pockets when it comes to paying for their visitor visa, as the country has announced they will soon be increasing visa prices. According to Travel News, New Zealand is set to increase the cost of tourist visas by 60% this October. The price of a visitor visa will now ...

  26. New Zealand visa fee for students doubles: From Rs 19,000 to Rs 38,190

    From October 1, 2024, the cost of obtaining a visa to New Zealand will rise sharply. This includes visas for tourists, students, and workers. The New Zealand government announced that these increases are aimed at creating a more sustainable immigration system, placing the financial responsibility on those applying for visas rather than on taxpayers.

  27. Need a U.S. visa? You better have at least 677 days, some World ...

    The wait time for an interview for a visitor visa in New Delhi can go up to 386 days. It's worse in some other places with big soccer fans. Take Bogotá in Colombia.