Your next step, made clear
An electronic travel authorisation is linked to your trip or passport. Arrange it 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.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- NZeTA request (official mobile app)
- NZD 17
- NZeTA request (official website)
- NZD 23
- International Visitor Levy (where payable)
- NZD 100
Check whether the visitor levy is included in your ticket or payable separately. Verify route-specific exemptions and any amount due before travel.
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.
Decision time
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.
Permission validity
2 years
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Details that can change your plans
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 guidancePrevious 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 guidanceRenewed 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 guidanceAn 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 guidancePractical tips for New Zealand
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
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 at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- NZD
- Calling code
- +64
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Mexico need a visa for New Zealand?
For tourism in New Zealand, travelers using an ordinary passport from Mexico should arrange electronic travel authorisation before travel. 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. The published short-visit limit is 3 months per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
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. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
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.
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.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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