Do US Citizens Need a Visa for New Zealand?

Yes — US citizens need an eTA for New Zealand. Apply online before departure; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

US nationals may stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days.

Standard consulate processing is approximately 3-5 Business Days. Times are consulate processing windows in business days counted from acceptance, not guarantees, and shipping adds time. Peninsula Visa can submit through expedited consulate options where they are offered; it cannot shorten the consulate's own processing.

Yes. New Zealand offers an electronic authorization (eTA) for US nationals that can be applied for online before departure. Peninsula Visa can handle the application on your behalf.

Peninsula Visa's New Zealand eTA service starts at $75. That amount is Peninsula Visa's service fee; consular (government) fees and shipping are additional. The fastest consulate option is about 3 business days. Times are consulate processing windows in business days counted from acceptance, not guarantees, and shipping adds time. Current options are listed at peninsulavisa.com/countries/new-zealand.

Peninsula Visa provides full-service visa processing for New Zealand visas. Our specialists review your documents, complete the application accurately, and track your status in real time. Start your order at peninsulavisa.com/countries/new-zealand.