Filipino citizens visiting New Zealand for Māori culture, heritage exploration, or the white sandy beaches must first apply for the NZ eTA. To complete your travel with ease, go through the essentials of the NZ eTA below, including the required documents, validity, stay duration, and application process.
The NZ eTA is a travel pass that must be obtained online before visiting New Zealand for tourism, business, or transit.
Specific factors are reviewed to decide whether a Filipino applicant qualifies for the NZ eTA.
A Philippine passport that remains valid for at least 3 months after leaving New Zealand, having 1-2 blank pages for immigration checks.
A passport-sized photo is required, with a white background, showing no expression and with the neck straight, directly facing the camera.
A good character certificate is required, mentioning that you are not involved in any kind of criminal activity or heinous crime.
Should be in good health and free from conditions that pose public health risks.
New Zealand offers the Philippines the following eTA types:
The NZ Cruise eTA allows entry to New Zealand by sea.
Eligible transit passengers need an NZeTA to pass through New Zealand, even if they don't leave the airport.
Those Philippine nationals who have an Australian residency card but are not Australian nationals must apply for an NZ eTA before travelling to the country.
The NZ eTA allows citizens of the Philippines to visit the country for leisure purposes, such as short vacations or attending business meetings in New Zealand.
To get detailed information on the eTA types and their related aspects, visit the NZ eTA Types webpage.
The validity and stay duration of the eTA vary depending on the type of eTA issued. However, most eTAs have the following entry and stay rules:
Processing can be done according to the passenger’s needs:
Visit the NZ eTA Fee webpage to get details about the eTA fee. Paying the fee is essential for your eTA application to be processed successfully.
Calmly, with a relaxed mind, complete our simple 3-step NZ eTA application process.
Access the NZ eTA form and complete it by providing your passport number, travel dates, email, and personal and travel details.
Kindly attach a scanned copy of the required documents. The uploaded documents must be in English. Proceed to submit the form.
You can pay the NZ eTA application processing fee with your debit/credit card. After processing, the approved NZ eTA will be shared via email.
Kindly provide your passport and order ID number on the NZ eTA Status check webpage to get the real-time status of your NZ eTA application.
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No. Your NZ eTA is linked to your passport, not your airline ticket. You can change airlines or routes without affecting your NZ eTA, provided your passport details remain unchanged and you meet all entry requirements.
Yes. Carrying NZ$10,000 or more (or the equivalent in foreign currency) must be declared to New Zealand Customs on arrival to avoid penalties.
No. As long as your visit falls under the permitted activities of your NZ eTA, you do not need to declare attendance at public events to immigration officers.
Yes. When visiting Māori communities, dress modestly, remove shoes before entering meeting houses, and follow the guidance of local hosts during ceremonies.
Content Disclaimer: While this information was last updated in August 2025, we advise confirming details with the relevant agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy for your travel plans.
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