Oct 1st 2019: New Zealand eTA and IVL Required

Photo: newzealand.com

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​Beginning October 1st 2019, New Zealand will require each traveler from a visa-waiver country to individually obtain both an NZeTA and IVL before they visit.

NZeTA:  New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization

• US passport holders, including cruise ship passengers, and those from other visa-waiver countries must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before visiting New Zealand. 
• This is not a tourist visa, but rather a visitor security vetting and information-gathering process for tourism.
• Get it through their app or online.

IVL:  International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy

• Fee required of each international visitor, including cruise ship passengers, to offset the negative impacts of increased tourism on New Zealand's natural spaces and infrastructure.​

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What Will It Cost?

NZeTA
Via mobile app:  NZD$9 (approximately $6 USD)
Via website:  NZD$12 (approximately $8 USD)

IVL
NZD $35 (approximately $24 USD) for each person traveling to New Zealand and is charged in the same transaction as your NZeTA.

Validity:  Your NZeTA and IVL are valid for multiple visits and up to 2 years.

Complete & Official Details  
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/our-strategies-and-projects/eta-new-requirements