Visa requirements

Do American citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

An eTA is required
eTA required · Instant-72 hours

Not a full visa, but American citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for up to Instant-72 hours. It's applied for online.

Max stay
Instant-72 hours
Fee
NZD $23 (app) / NZD $17 (online)
Processing
90 days
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for NZD $23 (app) / NZD $17 (online)
Apply for NZ NZeTA
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American visa requirements elsewhere
American → Japan American → Thailand American → France American → Italy American → Spain American → Turkey American → Indonesia American → Mexico American → Portugal American → Greece
Who needs a visa for New Zealand?
Canadian citizens British citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens French citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official New Zealand embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.