Eligibility For Japan Citizen

Entering New Zealand is not easy. A foreign passport valid for at least three months after departure is mandatory. There are different visas depending on the purpose of your trip to New Zealand. Fortunately, most of us who travel to New Zealand don't have much to do. Nationals of Japan can use NZeTA. You don't need to show this before hand. You will receive it at the airport and can use it for your stay in New Zealand for up to three months. You must meet the basic criteria that apply to all New Zealand visas.

How to apply for an NZeTA?

It is important to start applying for the NZeTA well in advance. You can rest assured that your electronic travel authorization application will usually be approved promptly. However, there may be exceptions to your situation where it may take longer or if your NZeTA application is not approved in certain cases. You will then need time to apply for another visa at the embassy.

Who can apply for an NZeTA?

• All travellers from visa-free countries (including the Japan) for a maximum stay of 3 months
• Cruise ship passengers from visa-free countries.
• Passengers transiting Auckland from visa-free (and visa-free transit) countries.

What and when

• For sightseeing trips to New Zealand or visiting family/friends from 1 October. You should be able to view the NZeTA.
• This is possible for a maximum stay of 3 months (UK max 6 months)
• NZeTA is valid for 2 years from the date of application and can be used for multiple entries
• Upon departure from the airport, the airline will verify this and passengers who do not have an NZeTA may be refused boarding.

International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy

From 1 July 2019 there will also be tourist tax, known as the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). This additional cost contributes to the maintenance of tourism infrastructure and the preservation of nature reserves in New Zealand. You pay these additional fees directly when you apply for the New Zealand eTA.

In addition to the NZeTA, you will need to be able to submit a number of other documents. For example, you must have sufficient funds, a valid passport and an exit ticket. You can find an overview of all the necessary travel documents for New Zealand

If you intend to stay in New Zealand for more than three months, it is advisable to contact the New Zealand Embassy in The Hague. This also applies if you have a serious medical condition that could threaten New Zealand public health, have a criminal record, or have been deported from a country.

The NZETA application process is very simple:

• The first step is to fill in all personal information including name, date of birth, purpose of visit etc.
• Indicate arrival date and departure date.
• You also have to choose the time when you want the application to be processed. The faster you want the processing done, the higher the amount you will have to pay for it.
• Select a payment method. One can choose between debit card, credit card, PayPal and many more. Very flexible environment. The application form will ask you to correct the information you entered. Once a payment has been made, you cannot change it.

Submit all documents as follows:

• Passport is very important. Passports must not expire at least 6 months from the date of visit to New Zealand.
• An email address is also required as electronic travel authorizations are sent by post. Make sure you keep these prints even when you're out and about.
• You must have a debit or credit card or PayPal account.
• Digital Photography. It must be new.
• Sometimes bank statements are also requested to check whether you can afford your trip or not.

Once you have filled in all the information you can sit back and relax. If all went well and your application is error-free, NZETA should arrive within the timeframe you selected. New Zealand's eTA allows multiple entries into the country within 2 years. The holder can stay in New Zealand for 90 days. British citizens have a longer stay – 180 days.

Applying for an NZeTA is easy: applicants must fill out an online form, attach a photo of their face and passport details, and pay a fee. Processing usually takes about 23 hours, maximum 3 working days. After that, the approved travel authorization will be sent as a PDF document to the applicant's email address.

You can easily apply for a New Zealand ETA by following a few simple steps. Provide the required information (name, surname, nationality, e-mail address, travel date, etc.), upload supporting documents and proceed to pay the eTA fee online. Once your application has been processed, you will receive your NZeTA in the mail.