From April 1, 2025, all crew members and passengers on foreign cargo ships must have a New Zealand electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before they can travel to New Zealand.
Passengers can apply for a Traveller NZeTA via the app or on our website from February 3, 2025.
From February 3, 2025, a registered cargo carrier will be able to request Crew NZeTAs on behalf of their crew heading to New Zealand via the Batch ETA system. Cargo carriers can request an onboarding package for the Batch ETA system by emailing Immigration New Zealand (INZ).
INZ strongly encourages carriers to start requesting NZeTAs for crew members as soon as possible before April 1, 2025, to ensure all maritime crew meet the new requirements before they come into effect.
The NZeTA costs between NZD$17 and NZD$23 for each traveler, and it is valid for 2 years for visitors and up to 5 years for crew members. Most passengers must also pay the International Visitor and Conservation Levy of NZD$100 at the same time as paying for their NZeTA.
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