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.
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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.
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.
per applicant
Covers APVI's specialist review and handling of your NZeTA file.
per applicant
Set by the New Zealand government and shown separately before checkout.
where applicable
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, charged by New Zealand where it applies to your trip.
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.
Not sure which visa you need?
A real APVI visa specialist can help you understand destination requirements, visa types, document checklists, processing options, shipping steps, and what happens after you place your order.
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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.
Five steps, one specialist review.
From your order to the approved NZeTA in your inbox.
Start your New Zealand order
Order online and tell APVI how many applicants are traveling and your intended arrival date.
Upload the required details
Provide your passport details, photo where required, and travel information securely.
APVI reviews your file
A specialist checks your NZeTA file for preventable errors before submission.
Submission support
APVI handles the submission steps and follows the file through New Zealand's review.
Approved NZeTA emailed
Once New Zealand issues it, your approved travel authority is emailed to you.
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.
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
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
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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."
"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."
"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."
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.
What APVI Does and What the Issuing Authority Does
APVI helps manage the process. The embassy, consulate, or government portal issues the visa.
What APVI does
- Reviews forms, photos, supporting documents, and the service path
- Checks requirements against the destination and visa category
- Provides clear next-step and shipping instructions
- Handles courier submission and pickup where eligible
- Provides status updates and human support
What the issuing authority does
- Reviews and adjudicates the visa application
- Determines whether the visa is approved and issued
- Sets government, embassy, and consular fees
- Controls processing times and appointment availability
- Issues the visa or electronic travel authorization
APVI is a private visa services company, not an embassy, consulate, or government agency. You may apply directly without using APVI.
Who We Are and What That Means for You
APVI is a private visa and travel document services company. APVI is not an embassy, a consulate, or a government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government. You may apply directly through the relevant embassy, consulate, or government portal without using APVI. APVI service fees are separate from government, embassy, and consular fees.