eTA New Zealand

Explanation of The Electronic Travel Authority (eTA)- The Electronic Travel Authority is an electronic authorisation issued in PDF format, not visible in a passport, which is to be generated online through the designated website. The eTA permission will be submitted to the applicant’s inbox via email.

Applicants will provide vital information which can then be screened before they even leave their countries. The data provided by applicants can be verified against security databases, which will assist in speeding up border clearance procedures and intensify border security.

The United States has a similar authority in place that requires travellers from many countries, including the United Kingdom, to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Applications are also completed online and are valid for two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.