A step-by-step guide to applying for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) from Ireland. The whole process takes under 10 minutes online.
Start Your ApplicationIreland is part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme. Irish 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 for tourism, business, or transit purposes.
Ireland and New Zealand share deep historical and cultural connections, rooted in the significant Irish diaspora that made its way to New Zealand throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, an estimated 20% of New Zealanders claim Irish ancestry, and the two nations maintain warm bilateral relations. New Zealand includes Ireland in its NZeTA visa-waiver programme, reflecting this strong bond as well as Ireland's EU membership and the trusted travel profile of Irish passport holders. This means Irish citizens travelling to New Zealand for tourism, business, or transit can apply for an NZeTA instead of a full visitor visa.
The NZeTA is an electronic pre-travel authorisation that is linked to your Irish passport number. Once approved, it is valid for two years and allows multiple entries, with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. You cannot work or study for more than three months on an NZeTA. The application is fully online, available from Dublin, Cork, Galway or anywhere in Ireland, and typically takes under 10 minutes to complete. Approval is issued within 24 to 72 hours in the vast majority of cases.
Complete your NZeTA application in under 10 minutes from anywhere in Ireland.
Go to the online NZeTA application form. You can apply from any device — phone, tablet or computer — from anywhere in Ireland.
Enter your Irish passport details exactly as they appear. Double-check your name, passport number and expiry date to avoid delays.
Answer the health and character declaration questions honestly. Most Irish applicants receive quick approval without complications.
Pay securely online. The fee covers the NZeTA service charge and the IVL conservation and tourism levy required by New Zealand.
Your NZeTA approval arrives by email within 24–72 hours. Airlines verify your NZeTA electronically at check-in — no printed copy needed.
Your NZeTA is electronically tied to your specific passport number. Renewing your Irish passport means you need a new NZeTA for future travel.
Apply well in advance of your flight from Dublin (DUB) or Cork (ORK) to avoid any last-minute complications.
New Zealand has one of the world's largest Irish diaspora communities. Many Irish travellers visit New Zealand to meet family connections or explore their heritage — the NZeTA is perfectly suited for such visits.
Most Irish travellers fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) via Singapore (Changi) with Singapore Airlines or via a US hub (Los Angeles or San Francisco) to Auckland. Total journey time is approximately 26 hours including layovers. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is New Zealand's main international gateway. Christchurch (CHC) is also an option for South Island arrivals.
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR) while New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). You can exchange currency at the airport, through your bank before departure, or withdraw NZD at ATMs on arrival. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across New Zealand — even in many rural areas — but having some NZD cash is useful for smaller purchases.
New Zealand's seasons are the reverse of Ireland's. The best time to visit for warm summer weather is November to March (New Zealand's summer). If you travel during an Irish summer, you will arrive in New Zealand's winter — still mild, with magnificent mountain and fiord scenery. Note that New Zealand is approximately 12–13 hours ahead of Irish Standard Time (IST).