New Zealand Visa

Passport Information :

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months validity remaining from the date of entry into the country for which VISA has been requested for. If validity period is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee's apply).

New Zealand and the USA have a Visa Waiver Agreement, a US passport holder:

• with return air tickets, or holding a valid onwards ticket to a country the traveler has a right to enter,
• who has a passport valid for three months beyond the date you are leaving NZ,
• who has proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the visit, and
• Is only wishing to visit for the time granted on arrival,
  may visit New Zealand for tourism purposes for up to three months without a visa. (If the intention is to stay longer, the traveler should apply for a visitor's visa.)

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON US CITIZENS

New Zealand Tourist Visa

• Passport must be valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from New Zealand
• Completed visitor's visa application signed and dated by the applicant.
• A recent passport size photograph with applicants name printed on the back of it.
• Evidence of funds. This can be in the form of travelers' cheques, bank draft, letter of credit from a bank, a recent bank statement or credit card statement (American Express, Visa, Master card) showing available credit. Original statement plus one copy required
• If returning to the U.S, applicants must produce evidence of their right of entry, i.e either a valid visa or a notarized copy of both sides of their alien registration card.
• Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary
• Please note: Written consent from both parents when child is unaccompanied or written consent from other parent when child is traveling with one parent only, or a custody agreement is in effect. In both cases, the original or certified true copy of the child's full birth certificate is required.

New Zealand Business Visa

• Passport must be valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from New Zealand
• Completed visa application form signed and dated by the applicant.
• A recent passport size photograph with applicants name printed on the back of it.
• Evidence of funds. This can be in the form of travelers' cheques, bank draft, letter of credit from a bank, a recent bank statement or credit card statement (American Express, Visa, Master card) showing available credit. Original statement plus one copy required
• If returning to the U.S, applicants must produce evidence of their right of entry, i.e either a valid visa or a notarized copy of both sides of their alien registration card.
• A letter from the company in the U.S. explaining the purpose and duration of the trip
• A letter of invitation from the host company in New Zealand
• Onward/return tickets or confirmed itinerary