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title: New Zealand visa for citizens of Latvia
description: "Citizens of Latvia don't need a visa for New Zealand but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# New Zealand visa for citizens of Latvia

Citizens of Latvia don't need a visa for New Zealand but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-finder/nzeta

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · NZeTA · Visitor (9 months)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 730 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid and photo ready
2. **Complete online application** — Fill out NZeTA form on official website or mobile app
3. **Pay fee** — Pay processing fee using credit/debit card
4. **Wait for decision** — Decision typically within minutes; check email regularly

## Documents checklist

- **valid passport** (Identity): must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure
- **digital photo** (Identity): passport-style, taken within last 6 months
- **email address** (Identity): for notification of decision
- **payment card** (Financial): for processing fee

## Good to know

- Latvian non-citizen passport holders require a full visa
- Passports with former USSR symbol issued in Latvia are unacceptable

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid passport** — Use a valid, machine-readable Latvian citizen passport
- **Criminal record** — Check NZ immigration eligibility before applying
- **Incomplete application** — Double-check all fields and attach required documents

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Latvia need a visa for New Zealand?

Citizens of Latvia don't need a visa for New Zealand but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: NZeTA · Visitor (9 months).

### How long can citizens of Latvia stay in New Zealand?

Up to 90 days.

### How long does New Zealand visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of Latvia need for New Zealand?

valid passport; digital photo; email address; payment card.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-finder/nzeta

## Sources

- [immigration.govt.nz](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-finder/nzeta)

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