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What happens if I lose my passport in New Zealand?
Losing your passport can be a stressful and inconvenient experience. If you find yourself in this situation whilst visiting New Zealand, it’s important to act quickly to avoid problems during your stay and upon your return home. On this page, we’ll explain the challenges you could face if your...
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Online Traveller Declaration for visiting New Zealand
The New Zealand Traveller Declaration is an electronic Arrival Card that replaces the paper Passenger Arrival Card required for entry to Aotearoa (New Zealand). This declaration collects key details about travellers, such as contact information, passport data, and flight details. The online...
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Rules for remote workers visiting New Zealand
If your job lets you telecommute from any location, New Zealand may now be one of the destinations you can visit while keeping up your work commitments. The country has recently updated its visa policies to allow visitors to work remotely during their stay. The new conditions apply whether you’...
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Do children need an eTA for New Zealand?
Children may need an NZeTA (New Zealand Travel Authority), depending on their nationality and the amount of time they will spend in the country. Some nationalities are not eligible for the eTA, whereas for others it is a requirement. General NZeTA entry requirements apply to minors. The NZeT...
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Check NZeTA Status
The NZeTA is an online travel authorisation that grants eligible foreign nationals permission to enter New Zealand. Before embarking on a journey to the country, you may want to check your NZeTA status to make sure that it was approved and continues to be valid. If you have applied for a Ne...
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Visiting New Zealand with a criminal record
Travellers with a criminal record are often unsure whether they can apply for a New Zealand eTA or visa. Whilst New Zealand does have strict character requirements , However, having a past criminal conviction does not automatically prevent an individual from being granted entry to the country....
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Travelling to New Zealand with dual citizenship
Many foreign citizens with 2 or more nationalities often wonder if it is possible to travel to New Zealand with dual citizenship. What’s more, these travellers are often unsure which passport to use to submit a visa or travel authorization application and pass through NZ immigration. This compl...
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New Zealand Entry Restrictions
New Zealand welcomes visitors from across the globe. Travellers from eligible countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) online. International travellers can enter New Zealand as long as they hold a valid passport. They must also be of good character, and have the correct v...
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NZeTA in one hour: express option for travellers in a rush
There is now a fast track option for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). The express NZeTA allows applicants to receive their approved travel documentation in an hour. How to get an express NZeTA Last Minute The rapid processing time of the express NZeTA application gives la...
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What Happens if you Overstay your New Zealand eTA?
To avoid overstaying a New Zealand eTA, visitors must be aware of the following information: The NZeTA expiry date The maximum length of stay per entry The passport expiry date The importance of each of these points is explained in this...
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Tourism Tax Conservation IVL for New Zealand
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) was introduced by the government of New Zealand in 2019. Most foreign visitors must pay a levy to enter New Zealand. The money is invested in sustainable tourism and conservation projects. The IVL allows international travellers t...
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Transferring a New Zealand visa or eTA to a new passport
New Zealand visas and eTAs are only valid with the passport used to apply. You need to update the details on your entry permit if they change your passport. Without updating the passport details, the document cannot be used again to enter New Zealand. This policy applies to all NZeTA visa waiv...