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Canada to New Zealand visa requirements

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) before passport control, hold a passport valid 3+ months beyond your departure, and be ready to show onward travel and sufficient funds.

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, with visa-waiver visitor time capped at no more than 6 months in any 12-month period. 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 can take up to 72 hours to process. 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 passport control, 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 2026-06-20

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 2026-06-20

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

You can submit the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) from 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand and must submit it before passport control. It is separate from the NZeTA.

· Free· From 24h before travel

/06

Travel and enter New Zealand

Carry your valid passport (3+ months beyond departure), onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Immigration may ask for at least NZ$1,000 per month, or NZ$400 per month if accommodation is prepaid.

· Passport 3+ months valid· Onward ticket

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Canada -> New Zealand · NZeTA (electronic travel authority) – visa-waiver

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

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

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved NZeTA linked to your passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

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

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredInternational Visitor Levy (IVL) NZ$100 paid

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredNew Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) completed before arrival

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed onward or return ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds (at least NZ$1,000/month, or NZ$400/month with prepaid accommodation)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RecommendedAccommodation details for initial stay

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesImmigration New Zealand – NZeTA requirements, fees and validity (checked 2026-06-20)Immigration New Zealand – Visa Waiver Visitor Visa, stay limits and funds (checked 2026-06-20)Immigration New Zealand – Visa waiver countries and territories, Canada listed (checked 2026-06-20)

Application link included: Immigration New Zealand – NZeTA requirements, fees and validity (checked 2026-06-20)

Open link

/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

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20

Canada to New Zealand route rechecked against official sources

Added checked-date, replaced the retired NZeTA source URL with current Immigration New Zealand pages, confirmed Canada remains visa-waiver, kept NZeTA totals at NZ$117 app / NZ$123 website including NZ$100 IVL, clarified the 6-month-in-12-month visa-waiver cap, NZTD timing, and sufficient-funds evidence.

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