Fees · Destination Guide
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Key fee: New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) request
NZD $17 (app) or NZD $23 (online)
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 20 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for New Zealand entry charges (NZeTA and the IVL) and remember that most marine reserves do not charge an entry fee, but they do have strict no-take rules with penalties for violations.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) request | NZD $17 (app) or NZD $23 (online) Varies by traveler eligibility (check your approval details) |
| Many visa-waiver travelers and some transit passengers |
| Where to pay |
Use the official app or website. Allow up to 72 hours for processing and keep a copy of the approval with your travel documents. |
| International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) | NZD $100 Paid with each visa or NZeTA request (not refundable if declined) | Most international visitors | Where to pay | You pay the IVL when you apply for a visa or request an NZeTA. Some travelers are exempt, so confirm based on your passport and visa type. |
| Auckland-area marine reserves (Long Bay-Okura, Tawharanui, etc) | Free (no entry fee) Always | All visitors | N/A | Marine reserve rules apply: no fishing, no taking or harming marine life, no removing natural materials, no feeding fish, and avoid damaging the seabed when anchoring. Penalties can include fines and seizure of equipment. |
Fee
Varies by traveler eligibility (check your approval details)
Use the official app or website. Allow up to 72 hours for processing and keep a copy of the approval with your travel documents.
Paid with each visa or NZeTA request (not refundable if declined)
You pay the IVL when you apply for a visa or request an NZeTA. Some travelers are exempt, so confirm based on your passport and visa type.
Always
Marine reserve rules apply: no fishing, no taking or harming marine life, no removing natural materials, no feeding fish, and avoid damaging the seabed when anchoring. Penalties can include fines and seizure of equipment.