A step-by-step guide to applying for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) from Austria. The whole process takes under 10 minutes online.
Start Your ApplicationAustria is part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme. Austrian passport holders do not need a traditional visitor visa — the NZeTA is the simpler, faster alternative. You can stay up to 90 days per visit and enjoy tourism, business meetings, and transit without any further visa requirements.
Austria is a founding member of the European Union and part of the Schengen Area, with Austrian passport holders enjoying privileged visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries worldwide. New Zealand recognises Austria's strong travel credentials and includes it in the NZeTA visa-waiver programme. This means Austrian citizens do not need to apply for a conventional New Zealand visitor visa — instead, a straightforward online application for the NZeTA is all that is required before boarding a flight to New Zealand.
The NZeTA is an electronic pre-travel authorisation linked directly to your Austrian passport number. Once approved, it is valid for two years and permits multiple entries, with each individual stay capped at 90 days. Whether you are planning to explore the South Island's fjords, attend a business conference in Auckland, or transit through a New Zealand airport en route to another destination, the NZeTA covers all of these purposes. The application is fully online and available from anywhere in Austria — from Vienna's Innere Stadt to the Tyrolean Alps.
Complete your NZeTA application in under 10 minutes from anywhere in Austria.
Go to the online NZeTA application form. You can apply from any device — phone, tablet or computer — from anywhere in Austria.
Enter your Austrian passport details exactly as they appear. Double-check your name, passport number and expiry date for accuracy.
Answer the health and character declaration questions honestly. Most Austrian applicants are approved quickly without issue.
Pay securely online using a credit or debit card. The fee includes both the NZeTA service charge and the IVL conservation and tourism levy.
Your NZeTA approval arrives by email within 24–72 hours. Save it — airlines verify your NZeTA electronically at check-in, so no printed document is needed.
Your NZeTA is tied to your specific passport number. Renewing your Austrian passport means you will need a new NZeTA — the old one becomes invalid.
Most applications are approved within 72 hours, but apply early to avoid any last-minute stress — especially during peak travel periods.
Vienna International Airport offers excellent connections to New Zealand via Dubai (Emirates) and Singapore (Scoot/Singapore Airlines). Total journey time is approximately 24 hours.
Most Austrian travellers fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) via Dubai with Emirates, or via Singapore with Singapore Airlines. The total journey time is approximately 24 hours including layover. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is the main gateway for flights from Europe.
Austria uses the Euro (EUR) while New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Exchange currency before you depart or withdraw NZD at ATMs on arrival in New Zealand. Cards are widely accepted throughout New Zealand, but it is handy to carry some cash for smaller towns and rural areas.
New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of Austria's. New Zealand's summer runs from November to March — the ideal time for outdoor adventures on the South Island. If you visit during Austria's summer (June–August), you will arrive in New Zealand's winter, which is still mild and perfect for fjord and mountain scenery.