New Zealand visa for United States citizens
Travel authorization (ETA)
United States citizens need an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for New Zealand before they travel.
Stay up to 90 days
Trip-ready plan
Pick your travel date to see when to apply.
Steps
- Complete the ETA application online
- Pay the fees
- Receive authorization by email
Cost: 12 NZD (app) or 17 NZD (online) + 35 NZD IVL = 47 to 52 NZD (~28-31 USD)
Overview
United States citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to New Zealand.
Before you fly
Extension
Extension possible
You can apply for a visa extension (Visitor Visa) from New Zealand via Immigration New Zealand. The application must be made before your authorized stay expires. Extension possible up to 9 months total.
Safety
Country facts
- Currency
- Dollar neo-zelandais (NZD)
- Language
- Anglais, Maori
- Capital
- Wellington
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your New Zealand trip
New Zealand visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
- Palau (Visa-free)
- Papua New Guinea (Travel authorization (ETA))
- Samoa (Visa-free)
- Solomon Islands (Visa on arrival)
- Tonga (Visa on arrival)
- Tuvalu (Visa on arrival)
- Vanuatu (Visa-free)
- Australia (Travel authorization (ETA))
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