A step-by-step guide to applying for the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) from Luxembourg. The whole process takes under 10 minutes online.
Start Your ApplicationLuxembourg is part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme. Luxembourg 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.
Luxembourg is one of the world's smallest yet most prosperous nations — a tiny Grand Duchy at the heart of Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Despite its small size, Luxembourg is a founding member of both the European Union and NATO, and its citizens hold one of the world's most respected passports. New Zealand has included Luxembourg in its NZeTA visa-waiver programme, reflecting the strong travel credentials of Luxembourgish passport holders. Travellers from Luxembourg most commonly depart from Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), or Frankfurt (FRA) for long-haul connections to New Zealand.
The NZeTA is an electronic pre-travel authorisation that is electronically linked to your Luxembourg passport. It is valid for two years and permits multiple entries into New Zealand, with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Whether your trip is for leisure — exploring New Zealand's dramatic landscapes from North Cape to Fiordland — or for attending a business meeting in Auckland or Wellington, the NZeTA covers all these purposes. The application is entirely online and typically takes under 10 minutes to complete, with approval issued within 24 to 72 hours.
Complete your NZeTA application in under 10 minutes from anywhere in Luxembourg.
Go to the online NZeTA application form. You can apply from any device — phone, tablet or computer — from anywhere in Luxembourg.
Enter your Luxembourg passport details exactly as they appear. Double-check your name, passport number and expiry date.
Answer the health and character declaration questions honestly. Most applicants from Luxembourg are approved quickly.
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 needed.
Your NZeTA is tied to your Luxembourg passport number. A new or renewed passport requires a new NZeTA application before travelling.
Apply well before your departure from Luxembourg Findel (LUX), Paris CDG, or Frankfurt. Most applications are processed within 72 hours, but allow extra time during busy periods.
Luxembourg has excellent rail and road links to Paris and Frankfurt, offering a wide range of long-haul connections to Auckland via Singapore, Dubai, or other major hubs.
Luxembourg is well-connected to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA) by rail and road, offering frequent long-haul flights to Auckland via Singapore or Dubai. Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX) also offers direct European connections. Total journey time from Luxembourg to Auckland is approximately 24 hours including layover.
Luxembourg uses the Euro (EUR), while New Zealand uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Exchange currency before departure or withdraw NZD at ATMs on arrival. Cards are widely accepted across New Zealand — in cities, towns, and most tourist attractions — making it straightforward to manage your budget while travelling.
New Zealand's seasons are opposite to Luxembourg's. The best time for warm summer weather and outdoor adventures is November through March (New Zealand's summer). Travelling in New Zealand's shoulder seasons — April–May or September–October — offers pleasant weather with fewer crowds at major attractions like Milford Sound and the Queenstown region.