A step-by-step guide to applying for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) from Lithuania. The whole process takes under 10 minutes online.
Start Your ApplicationThe NZeTA visa-waiver applies to Lithuanian citizens holding a valid Lithuanian passport. If you are a permanent resident of Lithuania but hold a passport from a country not on the NZeTA eligible list, you must apply for a standard New Zealand visitor visa instead. Please ensure you are travelling on a valid Lithuanian passport before applying.
Lithuania is part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme for its citizens. Lithuanian 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.
Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic states and an EU and Schengen Area member since 2004 and 2007 respectively. Lithuanian passport holders benefit from strong global travel access, and New Zealand has included Lithuania in its NZeTA visa-waiver programme — but this eligibility applies to citizens only. Permanent residents of Lithuania who hold passports from non-eligible countries are not covered by this waiver and must apply for a standard New Zealand visitor visa through Immigration New Zealand.
For eligible Lithuanian citizens, the NZeTA is a convenient online pre-travel authorisation allowing entry to New Zealand for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Each stay may last up to 90 days, and the NZeTA is valid for two years with multiple entry. The application is fully online and can be completed from Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, or anywhere in Lithuania. Approval typically arrives within 24 to 72 hours.
Complete your NZeTA application in under 10 minutes from anywhere in Lithuania.
Go to the online NZeTA application form. You can apply from any device — phone, tablet or computer — from anywhere in Lithuania.
Enter your Lithuanian passport details exactly as they appear. Confirm you hold a Lithuanian citizen passport before proceeding.
Answer the health and character declaration questions honestly. Most Lithuanian 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 it electronically at check-in — no printed copy required.
Only Lithuanian citizens holding a Lithuanian passport qualify for the NZeTA. Permanent residents of Lithuania must apply for a New Zealand visitor visa instead.
Your NZeTA is tied to your specific Lithuanian passport number. Renewing your passport means you will need a new NZeTA before your next trip to New Zealand.
Apply well before your flight from Vilnius (VNO) or Kaunas (KUN) to avoid any delays. Most applications process within 72 hours.
Lithuanian travellers typically fly from Vilnius International Airport (VNO) or Kaunas Airport (KUN) via Warsaw, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam, with onward connections to Auckland via Singapore or Dubai. Total journey time is approximately 26 hours including layovers. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is New Zealand's main international gateway.
Lithuania uses the Euro (EUR), while New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Exchange currency before departure or withdraw NZD at ATMs on arrival. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted across New Zealand, making it easy to manage your travel budget without carrying large amounts of cash.
New Zealand's seasons are opposite to Lithuania's. While Lithuania has cold winters, New Zealand's summer spans November to March — perfect for beaches, hiking, and outdoor adventures. If you travel during a Lithuanian summer, you arrive in New Zealand's mild winter — still ideal for visiting the South Island's spectacular fiords and mountain scenery.