British passport · New Zealand
Do British citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
In brief
No visa, but an online authorisation: British passport holders need an online travel authorisation before they travel to New Zealand (6 months).
NZeTA fee for British citizens: An NZeTA costs NZD 17 in the official app or NZD 23 on the INZ website, plus the non-refundable International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100. NZD 17 ≈ GBP 7.04, NZD 23 ≈ GBP 9.53, NZD 100 ≈ GBP 41 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Immigration New Zealand, checked .
NZeTA processing time for British citizens: Allow up to 72 hours for the NZeTA to be processed. Source: Immigration New Zealand, checked , read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026.
Conditions: NZeTA before travel; not for medical treatment.
British citizens, and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the United Kingdom, but only if the person concerned is seeking a visitor visa current for not more than six months
Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)Apply only at nzeta.immigration.govt.nzReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | ETA · 6 monthsNZeTA before travel; not for medical treatment. |
|---|---|
| Stay | 6 months |
| Validity and entries | An NZeTA is valid for 2 years and covers multiple visits.3 |
| Official fee | An NZeTA costs NZD 17 in the official app or NZD 23 on the INZ website, plus the non-refundable International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100.2 |
| Official processing | Allow up to 72 hours for the NZeTA to be processed.3 |
| Where to apply | Request the NZeTA only through the official NZeTA website or mobile app.3Official site: nzeta.immigration.govt.nz |
Do British citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Immigration New Zealand (MBIE) lists the UK among the countries whose nationals need an online travel authorisation before they travel. Stay: 6 months. Conditions: NZeTA before travel; not for medical treatment.
“British citizens, and other British passport holders who produce evidence of the right to reside permanently in the United Kingdom, but only if the person concerned is seeking a visitor visa current for not more than six months”
Conditions and exceptions
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave New Zealand, and you need at least NZD 1,000 a month for your stay (NZD 400 if your accommodation is already paid).
If you are visiting New Zealand, you must have at least NZD $1,000 a month, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for your accommodation. ... Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave New Zealand.
Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026
New Zealand visa types for British citizens
British citizens can stay up to 6 months per visit (other visa-waiver nationals get 3 months), but no more than 6 months in any 12-month period.
Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026An NZeTA is valid for 2 years and covers multiple visits.
Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026
How to apply
Request the NZeTA only through the official NZeTA website or mobile app.
Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026
Fee
An NZeTA costs NZD 17 in the official app or NZD 23 on the INZ website, plus the non-refundable International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100.
Immigration New Zealand · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Allow up to 72 hours for the NZeTA to be processed.
Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is New Zealand visa-free for British citizens now?
There is no visa, but British citizens need an online travel authorisation before they travel (6 months). Conditions: NZeTA before travel; not for medical treatment.
How much does a New Zealand visa cost for British citizens?
An NZeTA costs NZD 17 in the official app or NZD 23 on the INZ website, plus the non-refundable International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100.
Can I get a New Zealand visa in 7 days?
Allow up to 72 hours for the NZeTA to be processed.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): entry rule
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): fees
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): visa types, processing time, entry conditions and how to apply
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): documents