Poland to New Zealand visa requirements

Polish ordinary passport holders do not need a tourist visa for New Zealand, but they must obtain an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) online before travelling and pay the International Visitor Levy (IVL). Poland is on New Zealand's visa-waiver list, so a Polish ordinary passport holder traveling for tourism does not require a traditional visitor visa. Instead, they must request an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before boarding their flight or cruise. The NZeTA costs NZD 17 via the official mobile app or NZD 23 via the website, and it is issued together with the mandatory International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 (increased from NZD 35 on 1 October 2024). The NZeTA is valid for up to two years and permits multiple visits, each of up to three months, subject to the visa-waiver rule that a visitor must not stay more than six months in any 12-month period. New Zealand is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond their intended departure date (many airlines and INZ recommend six months), evidence of onward/return travel and sufficient funds, and must meet health and character requirements. Most NZeTA applications are approved within minutes to 72 hours, so applying at least a few days before departure is advised.