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If you are a German citizen planning to visit New Zealand, it is important to note that you will need a visa or travel authorization to do so.
One of the easiest ways to gain entry into New Zealand is by applying for the recently-introduced New Zealand eTA authorization through a simple online form.
The New Zealand eTA, also known as the NZ Electronic Travel Authority, is an electronic visa waiver that was introduced in mid-2019 and allows eligible citizens from more than 170 countries including Germany to travel to New Zealand for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
In order to obtain a New Zealand eTA, travelers simply need to fill out an online form, pay the application fee, and wait up to 3 business days for their eTA to arrive.
Yes. All German citizens are required to have a valid New Zealand eTA before they are allowed into the country for a stay up to 90 days.
The process of obtaining authorization is quick, simple, and should only take most applicants less than 30 minutes to complete.
The New Zealand eTA is available to German citizens who are transiting through the country, visiting friends or family, or going on a holiday or a business trip (i.e. attending business meetings or seminars).
An approved eTA is a multiple entry travel authorization that permits multiple stays in New Zealand of up to 90 days with each entry. The New Zealand eTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issue or until the associated passport expires, whichever comes first.
If travelers wish to stay over 90 consecutive days, they must apply for a visa from a New Zealand embassy or consulate.
In order to apply for the New Zealand eTA from Germany, travelers will need to fill out an online application form. The entire will usually take less than 30 minutes to complete the process from start to finish.
Applicants are required to fill in some required personal details, such as their full name, home address, email address, phone number, birth date, and nationality.
Passport information, including passport number, issue date, and expiry date, will also need to be filled in. Finally, German applicants are asked a few additional questions about criminal history and plans for staying in New Zealand (i.e. if they plan to seek medical treatment).
Once the application is complete, it is advisable to take a look over the information provided to ensure that it is accurate and error-free, in order to avoid any problems when the eTA is being processed. The final step to submitting the application is to pay the processing fee.
A New Zealand eTA for German nationals is processed relatively quickly and usually approved within a few hours after submitting the application. However, in certain cases, processing times may take up to three business days (72 hours).
Travelers are therefore advised to apply for a New Zealand eTA with plenty of time before their trip in case of unforeseen processing delays.
The New Zealand eTA requirements for German passport holders are simple and straightforward. It is necessary to have:
Although an approved eTA is digitally linked to the holder’s German passport, the holder is nevertheless advised to print a paper copy to present upon arrival at NZ border control in case an immigration officer asks to see physical proof of the authorization.
Additionally, holders of an eTA may also be asked to present proof of sufficient funds for the stay (1,000 NZD per month or 400 NZD if you have pre-booked accommodations) and proof of onward travel before they can gain entry to New Zealand.
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