New Zealand NZeTA + International Visitor Levy (IVL): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

e-Visa

New Zealand

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

ETA: NZ$17 · Visitor Visa: NZ$341 · New Zealand Electronic: from NZD 17

See official fee details

Apply now

New Zealand NZeTA + International Visitor Levy (IVL) at a glance

Government visa fee: NZeTA NZ$17 (app) / NZ$23 (web) + IVL NZ$100 = NZ$117–123
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Usually within 72 hours (often minutes)
Maximum stay: Up to 3 months per visit (6 months UK)
Visa required?: Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.
Arrival card: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) — free, within 24 h before departure

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to New Zealand?

Travellers from Australian citizens (no NZeTA/IVL); Australian PRs need NZeTA but no IVL. can generally enter New Zealand without a visa. Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Australian citizens (no NZeTA/IVL); Australian PRs need NZeTA but no IVL. do not require a visa for New Zealand for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Immigration New Zealand) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Apply now

Official New Zealand visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — SINGAPORE = NZeTA (visa-waiver) — from NZD 17 + NZD 100 IVL levy, valid 2 years. INDIA is NOT visa-waiver — Indians must apply for a full Visitor Visa online (NZeTA not sufficient). No visa on arrival.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

NZeTA + International Visitor Levy (IVL)

Official fee: NZeTA NZ$17 (app) / NZ$23 (web) + IVL NZ$100 = NZ$117–123

Validity: 2 years, multiple entry
Max stay: Up to 3 months per visit (6 months UK)
Processing time: Usually within 72 hours (often minutes)
Where to apply: NZeTA app or immigration.govt.nz — apply ≥72 h before travel

Who needs it: Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.

Visa-free: Australian citizens (no NZeTA/IVL); Australian PRs need NZeTA but no IVL.

Required documents

Passport from a visa-waiver country
Photo (app scan)
Card payment
Return ticket & funds NZ$1,000/month may be checked

Arrival card: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) — free, within 24 h before departure

Only official channels: unofficial sites charge far more.

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visitor Visa

Official fee: NZ$341 + IVL NZ$100 (≈ NZ$441; varies slightly by country)

Validity: Multiple entry up to 18–24 months
Max stay: Up to 6 months (9 in 18 months)
Processing time: Most within 3–5 weeks; can be longer
Where to apply: Immigration Online (immigration.govt.nz)

Who needs it: Non-waiver nationals: India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, most of Africa & Middle East.

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
Recent passport photo (white background)
Confirmed return/onward flight
Accommodation booking
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Evidence of ties to home country
Employment / income proof
Chest X-ray if staying >6 months
Travel itinerary

Arrival card: NZTD

Funds NZ$1,000/month required (NZ$400 if accommodation prepaid).

Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Official fee: From NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web form)

Validity: 2 years, multiple entry (5 years for airline crew)
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Allow up to 72 hours
Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours
Where to apply: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/

Who needs it: Visa-waiver country passport holders incl. Singapore; also transiting travellers and Australian PRs. NOT for Indian passport holders (India is not a visa-waiver country).

Required documents

Passport matching travel document
A photo
Proof of funds (NZD 1,000/month, or 400 if accommodation prepaid)
Onward/return travel proof

Extra charges: International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100, paid with the NZeTA

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visitor Visa

Validity: Typically up to 9 months stay; multiple entry at officer discretion
Max stay: 270 days
Where to apply: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/visitor-visa

Who needs it: Nationals of non visa-waiver countries — this is the route for Indian passport holders.

Required documents

Valid passport
Photos
Proof of funds
Return/onward ticket
Evidence of ties to home country
Possibly medical/chest x-ray for longer stays

Extra charges: IVL NZD 100 where applicable

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Official fee: From NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web form)

Validity: 2 years, multiple entry (5 years for airline crew)
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Allow up to 72 hours
Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours
Where to apply: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/

Who needs it: Visa-waiver country passport holders incl. Singapore; also transiting travellers and Australian PRs. NOT for Indian passport holders (India is not a visa-waiver country).

Required documents

Passport matching travel document
A photo
Proof of funds (NZD 1,000/month, or 400 if accommodation prepaid)
Onward/return travel proof

Extra charges: International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100, paid with the NZeTA

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Official fee: From NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web form)

Validity: 2 years, multiple entry (5 years for airline crew)
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Allow up to 72 hours
Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours
Where to apply: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/

Who needs it: Visa-waiver country passport holders incl. Singapore; also transiting travellers and Australian PRs. NOT for Indian passport holders (India is not a visa-waiver country).

Required documents

Passport matching travel document
A photo
Proof of funds (NZD 1,000/month, or 400 if accommodation prepaid)
Onward/return travel proof

Extra charges: International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100, paid with the NZeTA

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.

New Zealand visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

New Zealand visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to New Zealand — apply online in advance.

Yes — Indians need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Malaysians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to New Zealand — apply online in advance.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the NZeTA + International Visitor Levy (IVL) is NZeTA NZ$17 (app) / NZ$23 (web) + IVL NZ$100 = NZ$117–123. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

NZeTA + International Visitor Levy (IVL): Usually within 72 hours (often minutes). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport from a visa-waiver country; Photo (app scan); Card payment; Return ticket & funds NZ$1,000/month may be checked. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Singapore is a visa-waiver country, so Singaporeans do not need a visa but MUST request an NZeTA before travel (from NZD 17 plus the NZD 100 IVL). It is valid 2 years, multiple entry, 90-day stays.

The International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy of NZD 100, paid once at the time of the NZeTA and covering its 2-year validity.

Allow up to 72 hours; it can take longer if further checks are needed, so apply well before departure.

Up to 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens), with a maximum of 6 months within any 12-month period.

Yes — the official NZeTA app costs less than the web form and lets you request an NZeTA for up to 10 people at once.

No. You must hold an NZeTA (visa-waiver nationals) or an approved visitor visa before you board.

Around NZD 1,000 per month of stay, or NZD 400 per month if your accommodation is already paid for.

Before you travel to New Zealand

New Zealand visa guide
Fees, e-Visa & documents explained.
Explore destinations
Plan where to go and what to do.
Read travel guides
Tips, itineraries and country guides.
All visa services
Browse every destination we assist with.

Reviews

Why travellers choose HolidaySG

Singapore-licensed travel agency (TA04014) · Document review before submission · Application status support · Government fees shown separately.

Why apply with HolidaySG?

Singapore-licensed agency

Travel Agent Licence TA04014 · Singapore-registered company.
Document check before submission

We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
Singapore-based support

Application status tracking and support until outcome.
Transparent pricing

Government fee shown separately from our S$65 assistance fee.
Secure online payment

Pay safely through HitPay — no hidden charges.

Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.