United States passport → New Zealand

Do American citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)90 days

American passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Apply on the official site: immigration.govt.nz

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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New Zealand at a glance

Capital: Wellington
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Languages: English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code: +64
Region: Australia and New Zealand

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New Zealand for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for American passport holders

AustraliaeTA90 days

Common questions

Do American citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

American passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can American citizens stay in New Zealand?

Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in New Zealand?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?

152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.