NZeTA 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Fully verified on official sources

NZD 100 IVL charged with most NZeTAs

Type: ETA · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Visa-waiver nationals incl. USA, Canada, UK, EU; cruise passengers; Australian PRs; Auckland transit

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

Australian citizens (no NZeTA); no IVL for Australian/NZ passports, many Pacific nations, Auckland transit passengers

FeeOfficial ✓

NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web) + NZD 100 IVL

Approx. USD

$68-71 incl. IVL (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityOfficial ✓

2 years (5 for crew)

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

3 months per visit (6 for UK citizens); max 6 months in any 12

Processing timeOfficial ✓

allow up to 72 hours

When to applyNot separately checked

at least 72 hours before travel

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Not needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/
• https://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/fees-processing-times-and-refunds/paying-the-international-visitor-levy/

What the sources say

• Feehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/

  Cost From NZD $17 ... Processing time Allow 72 hours

• ivlhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/fees-processing-times-and-refunds/paying-the-international-visitor-levy/

  must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100. ... NZeTAs

• Stayhttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/

  visit for up to 3 months at a time, or up to 6 months at a time if you are from the United Kingdom ... (2 years for most travelers

• web feehttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/assets/inz/documents/forms-and-guides/Fees-Guide-INZ-1028.pdf

  (search snippet) NZ$17 via the app or NZ$23 via the website

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.