The short version
- NZeTA: NZ$17 in the app, NZ$23 on the INZ website.
- Many visitors also pay the NZ$100 IVL, not refunded if declined.
- Allow 72 hours; checks can take up to 3 days.
- Valid 2 years; stays of up to 3 months (6 for UK citizens).
- SelfieToPassport: the NZeTA photo from your phone, $6.95.
What the NZeTA costs
The NZeTA fee and the IVL are paid together when you request the NZeTA.
The rules
- An NZeTA requested in the mobile app costs NZ$17. immigration.govt.nz
- Requested on the Immigration New Zealand website, the NZeTA costs NZ$23. immigration.govt.nz
- The app is the cheaper route and lets one person request NZeTAs for up to 10 people at once. immigration.govt.nz
- Many visitors also pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZ$100. immigration.govt.nz
- The IVL is paid with every NZeTA request and is not refunded, even if the application is declined. immigration.govt.nz
Processing time and validity
Request it before you book: INZ asks travellers to allow 72 hours.
The rules
- Immigration New Zealand says to allow 72 hours for an NZeTA. immigration.govt.nz
- Its checks can take up to 3 days, and longer if INZ needs to investigate further. immigration.govt.nz
- An NZeTA is valid for 2 years and allows stays of up to 3 months per visit, or 6 months for UK citizens. immigration.govt.nz
FAQ
How much is the NZeTA in 2026?
NZ$17 in the NZeTA app or NZ$23 on the website, and many visitors add the NZ$100 IVL. Source: official pages "Table of changes to fee and levy rates (Immigration New Zealand)" and "Paying the International Visitor Levy :: Immigration New Zealand", checked on Oct 13, 2026.
How long does the NZeTA take?
Allow 72 hours; INZ says its checks can take up to 3 days. Source: official page "New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) » Immigration New Zealand", checked on Oct 13, 2026.
Where this information comes from
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- Table of changes to fee and levy rates (Immigration New Zealand) immigration.govt.nz · checked Oct 12, 2026
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) » Immigration New Zealand immigration.govt.nz · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Paying the International Visitor Levy :: Immigration New Zealand immigration.govt.nz · checked Oct 13, 2026
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