Crew of planes, cruise ships and cargo ships
Crew of passenger airlines, cruise ships and cargo ships must have a Crew ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) before they leave for New Zealand.
We work in partnership with trusted carriers worldwide, including airlines and cruise operators, to protect the security of our borders.
Crew of passenger airlines, cruise ships and cargo ships must have a Crew ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) before they leave for New Zealand.
Crew of fishing vessels and private craft must have an NZeTA or visa before they can come to New Zealand.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) works in partnership with trusted airline carriers across the world to protect the security of our borders.
Download training material for airline staff about the NZeTA.
There are 7 Immigration Control Areas (ICAs) where we carry out immigration checks on people arriving in or leaving New Zealand by air.