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    New Zealand NZeTA · For U.S. Passport Holders99% approval rateFully online

    New Zealand NZeTA for U.S. passport holders, reviewed by APVI before submission.

    Upload your passport details, photo, and travel information. APVI reviews your NZeTA file before submission and emails the approved travel authorization once issued.

    APVI Fee
    $99 per applicant
    Flat APVI service fee for NZeTA handling.
    NZeTA Fee
    From NZD $17
    Set by the New Zealand government, shown separately.
    IVL
    NZD $100 where applicable
    International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
    Processing
    Allow 72 hours
    Official guidance for NZeTA review.
    NZeTA at a glance

    The travel authority, in plain terms.

    What the New Zealand NZeTA covers, and what a specialist confirms for you.

    Valid for 2 years

    The NZeTA is valid for 2 years for most travelers, and covers multiple trips within that period.

    Stay up to 3 months per visit

    Most travelers may stay up to 3 months per visit, as permitted on arrival by New Zealand immigration.

    Allow 72 hours

    The official guidance is to allow 72 hours for NZeTA review. A specialist checks that window against your travel dates.

    NZeTA fee from NZD $17

    The NZeTA cost starts at NZD $17 and is set by the New Zealand government, separate from APVI's service fee.

    IVL: NZD $100 where applicable

    The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is NZD $100 where it applies to your trip.

    Reviewed by New Zealand authorities

    Eligibility and issuance are decided by the New Zealand government. APVI prepares and reviews your file before submission.

    Eligibility and issuance are decided by the New Zealand authorities. APVI helps confirm whether the NZeTA route fits your trip, and can route you to another visa service when it does not.

    Fees and processing

    What a New Zealand NZeTA costs with APVI.

    APVI's service fee is flat. The NZeTA cost and the visitor levy are set by the New Zealand government and shown separately.

    APVI service fee
    $99

    per applicant

    Covers APVI's specialist review and handling of your NZeTA file.

    NZeTA cost
    From NZD $17

    per applicant

    Set by the New Zealand government and shown separately before checkout.

    Visitor levy (IVL)
    NZD $100

    where applicable

    The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, charged by New Zealand where it applies to your trip.

    Processing
    Allow 72 hours

    That is the official New Zealand guidance. Issuance is decided by the New Zealand authorities, and your approved NZeTA is emailed as soon as it is issued.

    What you need

    Everything for your NZeTA application.

    Gather these before you start. APVI checks each one before submission.

    Passport details

    Your passport number, nationality, issue and expiry dates, exactly as printed in the passport.

    Photo or selfie, if required

    A recent digital photo of the applicant, in color, on a plain background, where one is requested.

    Travel information

    Your intended arrival date and trip details for New Zealand.

    Email address

    A working email address. The approved NZeTA is delivered there.

    Payment card

    A credit card for APVI's service fee, the NZeTA fee, and the IVL where applicable.

    APVI online form

    You complete APVI's plain-language online form about your trip and arrival details.

    How it works

    Five steps, one specialist review.

    From your order to the approved NZeTA in your inbox.

    Step 1

    Start your New Zealand order

    Order online and tell APVI how many applicants are traveling and your intended arrival date.

    Step 2

    Upload the required details

    Provide your passport details, photo where required, and travel information securely.

    Step 3

    APVI reviews your file

    A specialist checks your NZeTA file for preventable errors before submission.

    Step 4

    Submission support

    APVI handles the submission steps and follows the file through New Zealand's review.

    Step 5

    Approved NZeTA emailed

    Once New Zealand issues it, your approved travel authority is emailed to you.

    Online only

    No physical passport shipping is required.

    Your passport stays with you. You provide your passport details, a photo where required, and your travel information online, and APVI handles the rest. Nothing is mailed, and the NZeTA is linked electronically to your passport.

    Avoidable problems

    Common NZeTA mistakes.

    These are the errors APVI catches most often before a file is submitted.

    Passport number, name, or date of birth typed differently from the passport

    Wrong nationality selected, which changes NZeTA eligibility entirely

    Confusing the IVL with the NZeTA fee, and assuming one covers the other

    Applying too close to travel, when the guidance is to allow 72 hours

    A mistyped email address, so the approved NZeTA never arrives

    A photo or selfie that is cropped, shadowed, or taken against a busy background

    Why APVI

    Specialist review, a flat fee, no guesswork.

    APVI has handled visa and document work for travelers and organizations since 2003.

    Flat APVI service fee: $99 per applicant

    Human review of your NZeTA file before submission

    Clear separation of APVI's fee, the NZeTA fee, and the IVL

    A specialist checks your travel dates against New Zealand's own review guidance

    Secure online submission of your details

    No physical passport shipping required

    Approved NZeTA delivered by email

    Trusted since 2003

    Customer stories

    What APVI clients say about the process.

    General visa and document customers. APVI does not publish NZeTA reviews it has not received.

    "I had one of the most challenging international visa cases due to clerical errors by other parties. APVI triaged, diagnosed, and executed a plan to clean up everything. They left no stone unturned."
    Dr. Tom Rifai, MD, verified APVI client
    Dr. Tom Rifai, MD
    Trustpilot review · 5 stars
    "APVI provides exceptional services. Amazing support to process my documents for two countries now. Ibtihal is supportive and kind, making the process an exceptional experience."
    Michael Noel, verified APVI client
    Michael Noel
    Trustpilot review · 5 stars
    "Fast, professional and completely on top of the paperwork. They told me exactly what to send and my passport came back with the visa ahead of schedule."
    Jim Brigman, verified APVI client
    Jim Brigman
    Trustpilot review · 5 stars
    Frequently asked

    New Zealand NZeTA questions

    Still unsure which New Zealand route fits your trip? Call (800) 766-0452 and a specialist will confirm it with you.

    U.S. passport holders traveling to New Zealand request an NZeTA before travel, where eligible. APVI reviews your file before it is submitted.
    The NZeTA is valid for 2 years for most travelers and covers multiple trips within that period.
    Most travelers may stay up to 3 months per visit, as permitted on arrival by New Zealand immigration.
    APVI's service fee is $99 per applicant. The NZeTA cost starts at NZD $17, and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is NZD $100 where applicable. Both are shown separately before checkout.
    The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is a New Zealand government charge of NZD $100 where it applies to your trip. It is separate from the NZeTA cost and from APVI's service fee.
    The official guidance is to allow 72 hours for NZeTA review. APVI emails your approved travel authority as soon as it is issued.
    No. Your passport stays with you. You provide your passport details online, and nothing is placed in your passport book.
    No. The NZeTA is a travel authority linked electronically to your passport. If your trip needs a different route, a specialist will tell you which one applies.
    Yes. Call (800) 766-0452 and an APVI e-Visa specialist will walk through your New Zealand application with you.
    New Zealand NZeTA Services

    Start your New Zealand NZeTA with APVI.

    Provide your details, complete a simple online application, and let a specialist review your NZeTA file before it is submitted. The NZeTA cost and the visitor levy are shown separately before checkout.