New Zealand Visa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for New Zealand eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Ivl Levy Tourist eVisa
Nzeta App Tourist eVisa
Nzeta Website Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for New Zealand?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter New Zealand, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need a New Zealand visa — the options available to you are Ivl Levy Tourist eVisa, Nzeta App Tourist eVisa, Nzeta Website Tourist eVisa.
New Zealand Visa Fees & Cost
New Zealand visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by New Zealand and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivl Levy Tourist eVisa | $61.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| Nzeta App Tourist eVisa | $7.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| Nzeta Website Tourist eVisa | $10.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
New Zealand Visa Processing Time
New Zealand asks travellers to apply at least 24 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 4–24 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the New Zealand government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How to Get Your New Zealand Visa — Step by Step
New Zealand Visa Requirements
Select a category below. All New Zealand visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
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New Zealand Visa Requirements by Nationality
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New Zealand visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for New Zealand visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶New Zealand Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — New Zealand Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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