The New Zealand ETA: What you need to know as a US citizens

The New Zealand ETA ranks low on our difficulty index, making it one of the simplest travel authorizations for U.S. citizens.

You’ll only need to answer 9 questions and upload 1 document when you apply with us.

And we have some good news – the New Zealand Government processes applications even on weekends and outside business hours, meaning faster approval.

How to apply for a New Zealand ETA

1. Pay the application fee: Securely online.

2. Upload your documents: U.S. citizens only need to upload 1 document—a valid passport.

3. Start your application: Fill out the online form on our platform. It’s designed to be user-friendly, with just nine questions to answer.

4. Receive Your ETA: Your ETA will be sent directly to your email.

iVisa Pro Tip: Ensure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your departure date from New Zealand.

Common mistakes to avoid

Incorrect city of birth: A frequent error is entering the wrong city of birth, leading to delays or rejections.

Expired passport: Ensure your passport is valid for the required period beyond your departure from New Zealand.

Why choose iVisa for your New Zealand ETA?

Using our platform means you benefit from an application process that is 60% less likely to be rejected than direct submissions through the government’s portal.

Since January 2023, we’ve helped 6,500+ U.S. applicants secure their ETA with the help of our expert reviewers.

"I was worried about the visa process, but using iVisa simplified everything. I got my New Zealand ETA in just a few hours without issues. They even handled all my questions through their chat service." – Sarah, U.S. traveler

Why choose iVisa?

At iVisa, we've been simplifying visa processes for more than 10 years. We help make the process more straightforward and hassle-free.

• Our approval rate is 98.5%
• We have 50,000+ positive Trustpilot reviews
• A proven track record over 10 years of helping 1M+ travelers get their visas successfully
• An accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Our partnership with the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority

We work directly with a licensed Professional of the New Zealand Government’s Immigration Advisers Authority. Your application will be reviewed and submitted by our New Zealand licensed immigration Advisor, Pradeep Manik, IAA License #: 202400819.

Visit the Immigration Advisers Authority to learn more about what licensed immigration advisors do and the rules they must follow.

• Lower rejection rates: iVisa applications have a 0.07% rejection rate, significantly lower than the 11.1% of the government portal.

• Quick processing: The average iVisa ETA processing time is just 9 hours.

• User-friendly experience: With 9 questions and 1 document upload, the process is super easy.

Need more information?

Our customer service team is ready to assist if you have any questions about the New Zealand Visitor Visa application process. Contact us any time via our customer service agents via chat or WhatsApp.

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