For Australian and New Zealand passport holders, as well as New Zealand residents and Australian permanent residents with current travel conditions, the passport must be valid on the date of travel to and from New Zealand.
For other visitors to New Zealand, including those coming as visitors, students, or workers, the passport must generally be valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from New Zealand. However, if the visitor's country has consular representation in New Zealand that is capable of issuing and renewing travel documents, a validity period of one month beyond the intended departure date may be acceptable. It's important to check with your country's passport office or consular authority to confirm the validity requirements before traveling.
Additionally, the passport should not be damaged, defaced, or excessively worn, and if a visa or permit is required for entry into New Zealand, it should be displayed in the passport.
To check the validity requirements for any international passport, you can refer to the IATA Travel Centre, which provides comprehensive information on passport and visa requirements for various countries. Visit our blog for more information.
Frequently asked questions
Citizens from visa waiver countries can enter New Zealand without a visa, and stay for up to 3 months, apart from UK citizens, who can stay for up to 6 months. You can find a full list of visa waiver countries on the New Zealand Immigration website.
If you originate from a country that benefits from the visa waiver agreement, you might not require a visa to enter New Zealand. However, you will have to demonstrate your financial ability to cover your stay and furnish evidence of your travel arrangements to depart from New Zealand.
Should you come from a country that is part of the visa waiver agreement, it is mandatory for you to apply for an NZeTA before initiating your travel. The cost of this process as of June 2023 is NZD $17 if you use our complimentary app, or NZD $23 if done online. In addition, an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is obligatory. The IVL fee is NZD $35, payable concurrently with the NZeTA. Check the NZeTA page for current rates.
No, an NZeTA is different from a visa. An NZeTA is an Electronic Travel Authority, which is a travel authorization that allows you to travel to New Zealand for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days. A visa is a document that allows you to stay in New Zealand for longer than 90 days.
Australian citizens do not need a visa to visit New Zealand. However, if you want to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa from Australia, you can do so online or at a New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC).
Here are the steps on how to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa from Australia:
- Go to the New Zealand Immigration website and create an account.
- Select the "Visitor Visa" application type and click "Start Application".
- Provide your personal information, travel details, and contact information.
- Upload your passport photo and scan of your passport.
- Pay the visa application fee.
- Submit your application.
If you are applying for a visa online, you will receive an email confirmation with your application number. You can track the progress of your application online.
If you are applying for a visa at a VAC, you will need to bring your passport, passport photo, and payment in the form of cash, credit card, or debit card. You will also need to complete an application form at the VAC.
Whether you need a visa to visit New Zealand depends on your nationality.
If you are an Australian citizen, you do not need a visa to visit New Zealand; and you do not need an NZeTA. You can simply show your passport at the border and you will be allowed to enter the country.
If you are a passport holder from a visa waiver country or territory, you do not need to apply for a visa to travel to New Zealand. However, you must obtain an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before your trip. The NZeTA is a mandatory requirement for visa waiver travellers. Visitors from visa waiver countries are generally allowed to stay in New Zealand for up to three months. However, if you are a British citizen, you can stay for up to six months.
If you are traveling from a country that is not on the list of visa waiver countries, you will need to apply for a visa before traveling to New Zealand. In this case, you cannot enter New Zealand without a visa. Visit the official website of Immigration New Zealand and enter your nationality and the purpose of your visit, they will provide guidance on the different visa options available and the requirements for each.
To apply for a New Zealand tourist visa, you will need to follow these general steps
- Go to the New Zealand Immigration website and create an account.
- Select the "Visitor Visa" application type and click "Start Application".
- Provide your personal information, travel details, and contact information.
- Upload your passport photo and scan of your passport.
- Pay the visa application fee.
- Submit your application.
You will receive an email confirmation with your application number. You can track the progress of your application online.
Australian citizens do not need a visa to visit New Zealand. However, if you want to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa from Australia, you can do so online or at a New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC). You will need to bring your passport, passport photo, and payment in the form of cash, credit card, or debit card. You will also need to complete an application form at the VAC.
No, as an Australian citizen, you do not need a visa to visit New Zealand. Australian citizens are granted a visa waiver, allowing them to enter and stay in New Zealand indefinitely. Upon arrival in New Zealand, you will be granted a visitor visa or entry permission at the border. However, you will still need a valid Australian passport to travel to New Zealand.
If you are an Australian permanent resident, you must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before you travel. You do not pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
If you are not an Australian citizen but you are residing in Australia and planning to travel to New Zealand, the visa requirements will depend on your specific nationality and immigration status in Australia.
Yes, Australian citizens do require a valid passport to enter New Zealand. While Australia and New Zealand have a close bilateral relationship, and Australian citizens are granted certain privileges when traveling to New Zealand, such as being able to enter without obtaining a visa in advance, a valid passport is still a mandatory travel document. For Australian citizens, your passport just needs to be valid on both your departure and return date. For Australian permanent residents travelling on another country's passport, the passport needs to be valid for at least 3 months after your return date from New Zealand.
You can stay in New Zealand indefinitely with an Australian passport. There is no visa requirement for Australian citizens to visit New Zealand. You can simply show your passport at the border, and you will be allowed to enter the country.
The duration of stay in New Zealand with a non-Australian passport would depend on your specific nationality and the visa or entry permit you hold. Visa requirements and permitted lengths of stay vary for different countries.
To determine the allowed duration of stay for your specific nationality, you should refer to the official website of the New Zealand Immigration Service or contact the nearest New Zealand embassy or consulate. They will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding visa requirements, entry permits, and the duration of stay applicable to your nationality.
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