Apply for travel authorisation
Use the official service and get approval before departure.
Prepare your application
Use Immigration New Zealand's official app or website and apply with the passport you will travel on. Wait for the decision before boarding; third-party sites cannot make INZ decide faster.
Submit through the official channel
Use NZeTA. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Getting started [1]
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Prepare your application
Use Immigration New Zealand's official app or website and apply with the passport you will travel on. Wait for the decision before boarding; third-party sites cannot make INZ decide faster.
- 2
Submit through the official channel
Use NZeTA. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
- 3
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Already applied
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Keep your reference
Save your application reference, payment receipt and the email address used to apply.
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Follow up through your application channel
Check the official application service or responsible mission for a decision and any requests for information.
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Wait for the decision
A submitted application or payment receipt does not establish that a visa or authorisation has been granted.
Have approval
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Compare it with your passport
Check your name, passport number and the passport you will actually use to travel.
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Check dates and entries
Read the validity dates, permitted stay and number of entries. These are separate conditions.
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Prepare for the journey
Follow the official instructions for carrying or displaying your permission, and complete the entry checklist below.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees, processing time, and permission validity
Plan your budget and travel dates with the published fees and timing guidance.
What it costs
One fee applies per application: the amount depends on the channel you apply through.
- NZeTA request (official mobile app)
- NZD 17
- NZeTA request (official website)
- NZD 23
Visitor levy
- International Visitor Levy (where payable)
- NZD 100
The NZD 100 International Visitor Levy applies to many NZeTA requests, but not to everyone. Passport, travel purpose and visa type matter; use INZ's fee tool to confirm your charge before submitting.
Read the official fee guidance [8]Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay. Check whether the visitor levy is included in your ticket or payable separately. Verify route-specific exemptions and any amount due before travel.
Up to 3 calendar days
Many requests are decided sooner; further checks can take longer. Request it before you travel and wait for approval before boarding.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
2 years
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
New Zealand arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
New Zealand Traveller Declaration
Every traveler, including children, needs a free declaration. For sea travel, submit from 24 hours before the vessel leaves its last foreign port and by its first New Zealand port; it does not replace a visa or NZeTA.
Arrival guidanceOfficial reference [2]Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Remote work for overseas clients is allowed
New Zealand visitor visas, including visa-waiver entry on an NZeTA, allow remote work for an overseas employer or client. This does not permit working for a New Zealand employer, providing goods or services to a New Zealand person/business, or work that requires you to be physically present. Separate tax rules may apply.
Official guidance [5]Previous New Zealand visits count
With an NZeTA, total time in New Zealand is limited to 6 months in any 12-month period. INZ counts the 12 months back from your planned departure date, so include earlier visits when checking your itinerary.
Official guidance [6]Renewed your passport? Update the NZeTA
Your NZeTA details must match the passport you travel on. You can request an allowed passport-number update at least 10 days before travel; a change of nationality or passport-issuing state needs a new NZeTA request.
Official guidance [7]An NZeTA does not guarantee entry
An NZeTA is permission to travel, not a visa or a guarantee of boarding or entry. On arrival, you still need entry permission and, if approved, INZ grants the appropriate visitor visa at the border.
Official guidance [6]Before and during your visit to New Zealand
Gather details for the Traveller Declaration
Have your passport, New Zealand contact details, trip information and countries visited in the last 30 days ready. Each traveler, including a child, needs a separate declaration.
Check New Zealand's biosecurity and import rules
Declare risk items in both carry-on and checked baggage, including food, plants, seeds, animal products, natural medicines and used outdoor shoes or equipment. If unsure, declare an item for inspection or use a marked amnesty bin; undeclared risk items can lead to a fine or prosecution.
New Zealand travel essentials
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- NZD
- Calling code
- +64
New Zealand entry questions
Do Danish citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
For tourism in New Zealand, ordinary passport holders from Denmark need electronic travel authorisation before travel. The stay limit is 3 months per visit.
How long can I stay in New Zealand?
The short-visit limit is 3 months per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 3 months after planned departure.
How much is the government fee?
NZeTA request (official mobile app): NZD 17 per person (mobile app). NZeTA request (official website): NZD 23 per person (online application). International Visitor Levy (where payable): NZD 100 visitor levy.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 3 calendar days. Many requests are decided sooner; further checks can take longer. Request it before you travel and wait for approval before boarding.
How long is the authorisation valid?
2 years. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete New Zealand Traveller Declaration?
Required for this route. Every traveler, including children, needs a free declaration. For sea travel, submit from 24 hours before the vessel leaves its last foreign port and by its first New Zealand port; it does not replace a visa or NZeTA.
What fees apply for a New Zealand visitor visa?
The NZD 100 International Visitor Levy applies to many NZeTA requests, but not to everyone. Passport, travel purpose and visa type matter; use INZ's fee tool to confirm your charge before submitting.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm New Zealand’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open NZeTA
Use Immigration New Zealand's official app or website and apply with the passport you will travel on. Wait for the decision before boarding; third-party sites cannot make INZ decide faster.
Open New Zealand Traveller Declaration
Check if you need a New Zealand visa or NZeTA
INZ's tool checks passport and travel circumstances, including travelers who may need neither.
Check New Zealand Customs' item and medicine rules
Official rules for medicines, food, plants, animal products, outdoor gear and restricted items.
Open NZeTA
· Immigration New ZealandUse Immigration New Zealand's official app or website and apply with the passport you will travel on. Wait for the decision before boarding; third-party sites cannot make INZ decide faster.
https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/- https://www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz/
Open New Zealand Traveller Declaration
· New Zealand Government Check if you need a New Zealand visa or NZeTA
· Immigration New ZealandINZ's tool checks passport and travel circumstances, including travelers who may need neither.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visit/what-you-need-to-visit-new-zealand/visa-tool-test/Check New Zealand Customs' item and medicine rules
· New Zealand Customs ServiceOfficial rules for medicines, food, plants, animal products, outdoor gear and restricted items.
https://www.customs.govt.nz/travel-to-and-from-new-zealand/prohibited-and-restricted-items- https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visit/checking-or-changing-the-conditions-of-your-visitor-visa-or-nzeta/working-remotely-in-new-zealand-on-a-visitor-visa/
Working remotely in New Zealand on a visitor visa
· Immigration New Zealand - https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
· Immigration New Zealand - https://www.immigration.govt.nz/formshelp/nzeta-change-request/
How to request a change to your NZeTA
· Immigration New Zealand - https://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/fees-processing-times-and-refunds/paying-the-international-visitor-levy/
Paying the International Visitor Levy
· Immigration New Zealand
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to New Zealand with an ordinary Denmark passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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