What do you need to enter NZ from the UK?


What do you need to enter NZ from the UK? UK passport holders must have an NZeTA issued before travelling to New Zealand, if they don't have a visa. Travellers need to request their NZeTA via the official mobile App or website. Approval is usually processed that day but can take up to 72 hours. Beware of applying through an unauthorised third-party website.


What documents do I need to enter New Zealand?

When you check in you must show that you:
  1. have a valid passport or travel document, and.
  2. hold the right visa or an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).


How long does it take to get a visitor visa for New Zealand 2023?

The New Zealand visitor visa processing time can be anywhere from 12 to 30 days. However, if there are immigration issues that make it hard to establish that you meet the New Zealand tourist visa requirements, there may be delays in the process.


Do I need an ETA for New Zealand?

U.S. citizens traveling to or transiting through New Zealand under the visa waiver program are required to have an NZeTA. This is also true for cruise ship passengers. It can take up to 72 hours to process an NZeTA so apply well in advance of your trip. The NZeTA is valid for multiple visits for up to two years.


What items are not allowed into New Zealand?

Travellers arriving in NZ
  • Food of any kind.
  • Plants or parts of plants (alive or dead)
  • Animals (alive or dead) or their products.
  • Equipment used with animals.
  • Equipment such as camping gear, golf clubs, and used bicycles.
  • Biological specimens.


How long does it take to get approved for NZeTA?

We usually process NZeTA requests within 72 hours — many are processed faster, but some may take longer.


Do I need to be vaccinated to enter New Zealand?

Travellers and crew do not need pre-departure tests or proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter New Zealand. Check with your airline or cruise provider as they may still require proof of vaccination. If you have COVID-19 symptoms when you arrive in New Zealand by air, we encourage you to take a rapid antigen test (RAT).