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title: New Zealand visa for citizens of Norway
description: "Citizens of Norway don't need a visa for New Zealand but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: NZ$44. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# New Zealand visa for citizens of Norway

Citizens of Norway 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/about-visa/nzeta

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) · Tourist (90 days)
- **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
- **Government fee:** NZ$44
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application** — Fill in the NZeTA application form on the official website or through the mobile app with personal and passport details.
2. **Pay the fee and IVL** — Pay the NZeTA application fee (9 NZD via app, 12 NZD via website) plus the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (35 NZD) using a credit or debit card.
3. **Receive confirmation** — Most applications are processed automatically within minutes; check your email for the approved ETA.
4. **Travel to New Zealand** — Present your passport with the linked NZeTA upon arrival; no physical document is needed.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Norway)** (Identity): Must have at least 3 months validity beyond the planned departure date from New Zealand.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): Used to pay the NZeTA application fee and International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
- **Email address** (Identity): Used to receive the approved Electronic Travel Authority.

## Good to know

- The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of 35 NZD is mandatory and must be paid during the NZeTA application.
- Apply at least 72 hours before travel to allow for processing time.
- Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival instead of using the NZeTA.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 3 months beyond intended departure date.** — Ensure your passport has sufficient validity before applying.
- **Failure to answer health, character, or security questions truthfully.** — Disclose all relevant information accurately in the application.
- **Previous visa overstay or immigration violation in New Zealand or other countries.** — Maintain a clean immigration record.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Norway don't need a visa for New Zealand but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) · Tourist (90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the New Zealand visa cost for citizens of Norway?

Government fee: NZ$44.

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

Typically Up to 3 days.

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

Valid passport (Norway); Credit or debit card; Email address.

### How long must my passport be valid for New Zealand?

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

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

## Sources

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

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