NZ eTA stands for “New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority“. Now people can travel to New Zealand with an eTA without having a Visit or Tourist Visa. There are conditions to travel, depending on your country of citizenship.
NZ eTA is a kind of online visa, which allows citizen of many countries to visit or transit through New Zealand for the purpose of Tourism. It is an easy option if compared to the traditional Visit Visa of New Zealand.
This travel authorization can be used to travel and reach New Zealand at any airport or seaport. Transit passengers can travel though the airport terminal if arriving at Auckland International Airport and those who wish to enter the country will get a Short Stay Visa at the time of entry.
Citizens of Visa Waiver Countries can get the New Zealand eTA to transit or Visit the country, if travelling by plane or by cruise ship.
The citizens of those countries which require a VISA to enter New Zealand (like India / Pakistan) can also obtain NZ eTA, but not allowed to travel to New Zealand by plane. Such travelers can enter New Zealand only if they are travelling by Cruise Ship.
Requirements to Apply NZ eTA
NZ eTA is the easiest visa to obtain as there are no supporting documents required. You just need
a valid passport
an email address
a photograph
Other requirements to get NZ eTA are
Good health conditions
Clear background (means good character)
How Much Funds Needed For NZ eTA
As no bank statement is required, so you can get NZ eTA without showing any proof of funds. But you must have money to bear your expenses while staying in New Zealand. At the time of entry, Immigration Officer may ask you for the proof of funds.
New Zealand eTA Application and Process Time
The application process for electronic travel authorization of New Zealand is as easy as getting a ticket to any fun park. It is a 5minute online application process, where you will provide your personal information, your passport details and the main question is whether you are travelling by plane or by a cruise ship.
As mentioned above, citizens of visa waiver countries can travel by plane but the citizens of non-visa waiver countries must select the option of “travelling by cruise” to obtain NZ eTA.
The application can be made online in two different ways.
Via New Zealand eTA Mobile App
Via New Zealand eTA Website
The official process time to get New Zealand eTA online is 3 business days.
