New Zealand e-Visa for citizens of Spain: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Spain apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Mandatory arrival form: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD). Within 24 hours before departure. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (travellerdeclaration.govt.nz)
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Official fee
117 NZD
Processing time
Up to 72 hours
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the New Zealand visa from Spain
Before leaving for New Zealand, citizens of Spain must obtain an electronic travel authorization online, the NZeTA. Its observed official price is 117 NZD, and processing can take up to 72 hours.
Spanish travellers visiting New Zealand as tourists have no consular file to prepare: everything goes through the official New Zealand portal. This guide explains how to apply, what it costs and how to avoid websites that resell it at a higher price, for an authorized stay of 90 days.
Visa or authorization?
An authorization is required: a Spanish passport alone is not enough to board a flight to New Zealand. You must first obtain the NZeTA, an electronic travel authorization requested online. Once granted, it is linked to the passport you declared and covers a tourist stay of up to 90 days.
How much does an e-visa for New Zealand cost from Spain?
117 NZD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for New Zealand really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee117 NZD
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for New Zealand?
Documents required for an e-visa for New Zealand:
- Passport from eligible country
- Payment card
Documents and fees
Little is needed: a valid Spanish passport, a recent digital photo, a working email address and a payment card. The observed official price is 117 NZD, paid directly on the portal. No document has to be sent to an embassy for this procedure. Keep the confirmation email until the end of your trip.
How to apply for an e-visa for New Zealand from Spain
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Go to immigration.govt.nz, the official application portal, or start from the general page immigration.govt.nz. Complete the online form with your Spanish passport details, add a photo, pay the fee and then watch your inbox: the decision is sent there.
Where do you apply for a visa for New Zealand from Spain?
An e-visa for New Zealand is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for New Zealand take?
Up to 72 hours
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing time and tips
Processing can take up to 72 hours, the observed time: do not leave the request until the last minute, especially if your flight has connections. During your stay, respect the 90-day limit. If you renew your Spanish passport, a new request may be needed: check this on the official portal.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Commercial websites sell the NZeTA to Spanish travellers at a price well above the observed official rate of 117 NZD: always check that the address ends in govt.nz before paying. Other mistakes include confusing the authorized 90-day stay with the validity of the authorization, or entering a wrong passport number.
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Other visa types for New Zealand
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
New Zealand NZeTA
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
2 years (90 days per stay)
Price
117 NZD
Processing time
Up to 72 hours
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
Work visa
Duration
Permanent
Price
6,450 NZD
Processing time
12 months
Official websiteVerified
Working Holiday visa
Working Holiday
Duration
12 months (UK 23 months)
Price
770 NZD
Processing time
30 days
Official websiteVerified
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Work visa
Duration
5 years
Price
1,540 NZD
Processing time
60 days
Official websiteVerified
Medical treatment visa
Consular visa
Duration
3 months
Price
341 NZD
Processing time
14 days
Official websiteVerified
Post-Study Work Visa
Work visa
Duration
3 years
Price
1,670 NZD
Processing time
40 days
Official websiteVerified
Active Investor Plus Visa
Investor visa
Duration
4 years (then permanent)
Price
27,470 NZD
Processing time
6 months
Official websiteVerified
Partner of New Zealander visa
Family reunification
Duration
2 years (then permanent)
Price
5,360 NZD
Processing time
12 months
Official websiteVerified
Specific Purpose or Event visa
Work visa
Duration
Up to 3 years
Price
1,455 NZD
Processing time
40 days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of study
Price
850 NZD
Processing time
40 days
Official websiteVerified
Parent Resident Visa
Family reunification
Duration
Permanent
Price
5,810 NZD
Processing time
24 months
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in New Zealand
- Make sure you understand your visa conditions before traveling.
- Plan ahead for any extensions or changes in visa status.
For example, if you are in New Zealand on a work visa, you may consider applying for a temporary resident visa if you meet the required criteria.
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- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to New Zealand from Spain?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How much does a tourist visa for New Zealand cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 117 NZD in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for New Zealand?▾
Usual processing time: up to 72 hours. Allow some buffer before your departure.
What documents are required for a visa to New Zealand?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport from eligible country, Email, Payment card.
How do you apply for a visa for New Zealand from Spain?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in New Zealand?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for New Zealand?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, New Zealand offers among others: Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), Post-Study Work Visa, Specific Purpose or Event visa, Student visa, Partner of New Zealander visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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