New Zealand visa requirements for Nigerian citizens

Important notice: We're currently not offering the New Zealand ETA if you're from Nigeria, but we can help you with some valuable information for travel. Nigerian citizens will need to verify directly with New Zealand Immigration about how to apply for a visa.

Keep reading below for the New Zealand visa requirements for Nigerian citizens.

I'm from Nigeria, do I need a visa to enter New Zealand?

Yes, you need a New Zealand ETA to enter New Zealand. You can only apply for this document in an embassy, at least for now.

What is a New Zealand ETA?

The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) allows you to enter New Zealand for travel and tourism.

It's not a visa in the traditional sense but an entry requirement that allows eligible travelers to visit the country without needing a conventional visa.

How long can I stay in New Zealand if I'm from Nigeria?

You can enter New Zealand multiple times over a validity period of 2 years. Each visit can last up to three months, or six months for UK passport holders.

What requirements do I need to get a New Zealand ETA?

To apply for the ETA you need to following:

• A valid passport. It must also maintain its valid status for at least 3 months AFTER you plan to leave New Zealand.

• A passport style photo. All applicants need to provide a photo for easy identification. Make sure that the photo is as recent as possible.

• Online means of payment

• A valid e-mail address so you can receive your visa. Your eVisa is linked to your passport electronically.

Once it arrives in PDF format, we recommend printing a copy.

Once you arrive in New Zealand, you may be asked to present the following:

• Return flight ticket – The immigration officer will ask you to present a return flight ticket along with the other requirements. They just want some proof that you plan to return after your vacation.

• Evidence of financial means – for the same reason mentioned above, you need to present some proof that you have the means to support yourself while you stay in New Zealand.

• Proof of 'good character' – while this may seem like a strange requirement, you need to be of 'good character' to go to New Zealand. People with a criminal record go through special procedures (they apply for a visa even if they are from a visa waiver country,) and it is of the utmost importance that you disclose your criminal history should you have one.

How to apply

The application form is short and easy to understand:

• Step 1: Provide your personal information and select your processing time. You will be given a few options of time frame and costs here, so make sure to choose the one that suits you best.

• Step 2: Make the payment and revise the information you already gave to make sure there are no errors.

• Step 3: Upload the required documents. We will provide a list of what you need. After that, you just hit the submit button and wait for your ETA to arrive via email.

Where can I read more information?

If you still have doubts about the New Zealand ETA then you'll be happy to know that we have two options. You can contact iVisa’s customer service center via online chat or WhatsApp.