New Zealand Visa from Seychelles

What are requirements of New Zealand Visa from Seychelles?

A New Zealand eTA for Seychellois citizens is required for visits up to 90 days.

Seychellois passport holders can enter New Zealand on New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for a period of 90 days without obtaining a traditional or regular Visa for New Zealand from Seychelles, under the visa waiver program that commenced in the years 2019. Since July 2019, Seychellois citizens require an eTA for New Zealand.

A New Zealand Visa from Seychelles is not optional, but a mandatory requirement for all Seychellois citizens traveling to the country for short stays. Before travelling to New Zealand, a traveller needs to ensure that the validity of the passport is at least three months past the expected departure date.

How can I apply for eTA New Zealand Visa from Seychelles?

The eTA New Zealand Visa for Seychellois citizens comprises an online application form that can be completed in less than five (5) minutes. You are also required to upload a recent face-photograph. It is necessary for applicants to enter personal details, their contact details, like email and address, and information on their passport page. Applicant must be in good health and should not have a criminal history. You can get more information at New Zealand eTA Application Form Guide.

After Seychellois citizens pay the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) fees, their eTA application processing commences. NZ eTA is delivered to Seychellois citizens via email. In very rare circumstance if any additional documentation is required, the the applicant will be contact prior to approval of New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for Seychellois citizens.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) requirements for Seychellois citizens

The New Zealand eTA requirements from citizens of Seychelles are minimal and simple. Following are essential:

• Valid Seychellois Passport - To enter New Zealand, Seychellois citizens will require a valid Passport. Ensure that your Passport is valid for at least 3 months past the date of departure from New Zealand.
• An online method of payment - Applicants will also require a valid Credit or Debit card to pay the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). The fee for New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for Seychellois citizens covers eTA fee and IVL (International Visitor Levy) fee.
• A working email address - Seychellois citizens are also required to provide a valid email address, to receive the NZeTA in their inbox. It will be your responsibility to carefully double-check all the data entered so there are no issues with the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), otherwise you may have to apply for another NZ eTA.
• A face photograph of the applicant - Last requirement is to have a recently taken clear face-photograph in passport-style. You are required to upload the face-photograph as part of New Zealand eTA application process. If you are unable to upload for some reason, you can email helpdesk your photo.

How long can Seychellois citizen stay on New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)?

Seychellois citizen's departure date must be within 3 months of arrival. Additionally, Seychellois citizen can visit only for 6 months in a 12 month period on an NZ eTA.

How long can a Seychellois citizen stay in New Zealand on a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)?

Seychellois passport holders are required to obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) even for a short duration of 1 day up to 90 days. If the Seychellois citizens intend to stay for a longer duration, then they should apply for a relevant Visa depending on their circumstances.

Travel to New Zealand from Seychelles

Upon receiving the New Zealand Visa for Seychellois citizens, travelers will be able to either present an electronic or paper copy to present to New Zealand border and immigration.

Can Seychellois citizens enter multiple times on New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA)?

New Zealand Visa for Seychellois citizens is valid for multiple entries during the period of its validity. Seychellois citizens can enter multiple times during the two year validity of the NZ eTA.

Which activies are not allowed for Seychellois citizens on New Zealand eTA?

New Zealand eTA is a lot easier to apply compared to New Zealand Visitor Visa. The process can be completed entirely online in a matter of few minutes. New Zealand eTA can be used for visits of up to 90 days for tourism, transit and business trips.

Some of the activites not covered by New Zealand are listed below, in which case you should instead apply for New Zealand Visa.

• Visiting New Zealand for Medical treatment
• Work - you intent to join New Zealand labour market
• Study
• Residence - you want to become a New Zealand resident
• Long-term stays of more than 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions about NZeTA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)? Who can apply for it?

This means that travelers traveling from visa waiver countries like Japan, Canada, the United States, Argentina and France are eligible to apply for New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) visa as tourists, completely online. This visa has a time frame of 2 years and with this visa you can enjoy a trip of 90 days during each visit. The time required to approve the NZeTA is 72 hours from the time applied.

What are the eligible criterias required to get the NZeTA? What is the duration of NZeTA?

You should belong to one of the visa-waiver countries, you should not have arrest records, deportation records, and serious health issues. People with these issues will have to apply for a different visa.

The NZeTa provides a time frame of 2 years, and within this time limit you can make multiple visits, but during each visit you can make your stay only for 90 days.

As a traveler, you want a normal tourist visa for New Zealand, how can you get one?

You can apply for a New Zealand normal tourist visa online as well through the official website. This tourist visa has a time frame of 9 months, and within this 9 months it allows multiple entries. This normal tourist visa also allows for a 3 months short term study programme.

To apply for this tourist visa, it varies from country to country, however the basic requirement includes passport, income proof, residence proof, home country ties proof etc.

Want an emergency tourist visa for New Zealand? What are the rules to follow?

Only travelers having serious problems like facing legal issues, serious illness, and family bereavement can apply for Emergency NZ Visa. The time required for an emergency visa is 3 days. It is compulsory to give proper reasons, for example pleasure travel and family dispute issues are not supported for this visa. You can apply for the visa through the official website or visit the New Zealand Embassy.

11 Things To Do and Places of Interest for Seychellois Citizens

• Fall for Huka Falls
• Play Frisbee Golf In The Queenstown Gardens
• Meet the wildlife in Zealandia wildlife sanctuary
• Spend an afternoon at Te Papa museum
• Visit Hokitika Gorge on the west coast
• Visit Auckland Museum
• Marvel at the Moeraki Boulders
• See the Brockworth Street Art Gallery, Christchurch
• Clamber around Castle Hill
• Martinborough Winery Private Tour
• Inspect the Clay Cliffs, The Waitaki Valley

No embassy information is available

Please apply for a New Zealand eTA 72 hours in advance of your flight.