🇨🇦CANADA

🇳🇿NEW ZEALANDCA-NZ

Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit New Zealand?

Q: How much does it cost in total?

NZ$117 via the official NZeTA app or NZ$123 via the website. This includes the NZeTA request fee plus the NZ$100 International Visitor Levy.

Q: How long is the NZeTA valid?

Up to 2 years, allowing multiple visits of up to 3 months each (no more than 6 months in any 12-month period).

Q: How long does approval take?

Most NZeTAs are approved within minutes, but you should apply at least 72 hours before travel to be safe.

Q: Is the NZeTA the only thing I need?

No. You must also complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) within 24 hours before departure and hold a passport valid 3+ months beyond your departure.

Q: Is the IVL refundable if my NZeTA is declined?

No. The International Visitor Levy is non-refundable even if the application is not approved.

Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist visits to New Zealand, but they must obtain an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) online before travel and pay the International Visitor Levy (IVL). Canada is a New Zealand visa-waiver country, so Canadian ordinary passport holders can visit for tourism without a visa for up to 3 months at a time. However, since the scheme launched, all visa-waiver travellers must request an NZeTA (electronic travel authority) before boarding and pay the NZ$100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time. The NZeTA is requested online via the official Immigration New Zealand website or the official NZeTA mobile app, is valid for up to 2 years with multiple entries, and is usually approved within 72 hours (often minutes). Total cost is NZ$117 via the app or NZ$123 via the website (NZeTA request fee plus IVL). Travellers must also complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) before arrival, hold a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date, and be able to show onward/return tickets and sufficient funds.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

NZeTA (electronic travel authority) – visa-waiver

Maximum stay

Up to 3 months per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

NZ$117 (app) / NZ$123 (website), incl. NZ$100 IVL

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 72 hours (often within minutes)

standard track

Validity

Up to 2 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm NZeTA eligibility

As a Canadian ordinary passport holder you are a visa-waiver traveller. Confirm your trip is for tourism, family visit, business meetings or transit of up to 3 months.

· Visa-waiver· Tourism/short stay

/02

Request your NZeTA online

Apply via the official NZeTA mobile app (Apple/Google) or the Immigration New Zealand website. The app is cheaper. Have your passport and a payment card ready.

· Official app or website· Passport required

/03

Pay the NZeTA fee and IVL

Pay the NZeTA request fee plus the NZ$100 International Visitor Levy together at submission. Total NZ$117 (app) or NZ$123 (website).

· IVL NZ$100· Card payment

/04

Wait for approval

Most NZeTAs are approved within minutes, but allow up to 72 hours. You receive confirmation by email; the NZeTA is linked electronically to your passport.

· Up to 72 hours· Email confirmation

/05

Complete the NZ Traveller Declaration

Within 24 hours before departure, complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) online or via the NZTD app. It is separate from the NZeTA.

· Free· Within 24h of travel

/06

Travel and enter New Zealand

Carry your valid passport (3+ months beyond departure), onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Border officers make the final entry decision.

· Passport 3+ months valid· Onward ticket

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 9 complete

Canadian passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure from NZ

required

Approved NZeTA linked to your passport

required

NZeTA request fee paid (NZ$17 app / NZ$23 website)

required

International Visitor Levy (IVL) NZ$100 paid

required

New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) completed before arrival

required

Confirmed onward or return ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds (approx NZ$1,000/month, or NZ$400/month with prepaid accommodation)

recommended

Accommodation details for initial stay

recommended

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

NZeTA request fee (mobile app)NZ$17Cheaper option via official NZeTA app

NZeTA request fee (website)NZ$23Via Immigration New Zealand website

International Visitor Levy (IVL)NZ$100Mandatory, paid with the NZeTA; non-refundable

New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)NZ$0Free, required before arrival

Total estimateNZ$117 — NZ$123incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

NZeTA via mobile app

Often minutes, up to 72 hours

Cheapest route (NZ$117 total). Recommended for most travellers.

NZeTA via website

Often minutes, up to 72 hours

Same processing as the app but costs NZ$123 total.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and holidays

Sightseeing, road trips and visiting friends or family for up to 3 months.

High

/02

Business visits

Meetings, conferences and consultations are permitted on an NZeTA.

Medium

/03

Transit

Canadians transiting through Auckland to another country also need an NZeTA.

Medium

/04

Cruise visits

Cruise passengers stopping in NZ ports are covered by the NZeTA.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Canada to New Zealand route verified

Confirmed via Immigration New Zealand and the Government of Canada that Canadian passport holders remain visa-waiver and need an NZeTA plus the NZ$100 IVL. Total NZ$117 (app) / NZ$123 (website), valid up to 2 years, stay up to 3 months.

/09 — The questions