The rock arch and beach at Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, New Zealand

New Zealand

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Poland passport New Zealand

Do Polish citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

You need an eTA.

eTA 90d

eTA (electronic travel authorisation). Not a visa. A short online form for travellers who are already visa-exempt, usually approved automatically in minutes to hours. No appointment, no interview, no documents.

New Zealand does not require a full visa, but you must get an electronic travel authorisation approved before you travel. It is applied for online, usually granted quickly, and checked at the airport before you board.

Status
eTA
Stay permitted
90 days
Government fee
17 NZD
Typical decision
80% within 2 weeks
Apply on the official New Zealand government site

This is the government's own portal. We are not paid to send you there, and there is no service in between.

Checked 18 October 2026 — read the fees and rules on immigration.govt.nz

What New Zealand asks for

  • Copy of your passport, valid at least 3 months after you plan to leave New Zealand
  • One acceptable photo
  • Proof of funds of at least NZD $1,000 a month (NZD $400 if accommodation is prepaid), or a sponsor
  • Proof of your plans in New Zealand
  • Proof you can leave New Zealand at the end of your stay
  • Police certificates, chest X-ray or medical examination, if asked for
  • English translations of any documents not in English

Every published fee

TypeGovernment fee
visitor visa 441 NZD
nzeta 17 NZD

Checked 18 October 2026 — read this fee table on immigration.govt.nz

Worth knowing

  • Paper applications for the Visitor Visa are no longer accepted. Apply online.
  • Request an NZeTA only through the official NZeTA website or app. The app is cheaper than the online form.

How long it takes

Processing is busiest between September and March. Immigration New Zealand recommends not booking non-refundable travel until the visa is approved. An NZeTA can take up to 72 hours.

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