Information for visitors
Many tourists, people on working holidays, and some students and workers coming to New Zealand must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100.
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Who needs to pay the IVL
Most international visitors coming to New Zealand must pay the IVL.
It is charged for most:
- Visitor visas (excluding partner and dependent categories)
- NZeTAs (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority)
- Student visas (excluding dependent child category)
- Working Holiday and Work Exchange schemes
- Student and Trainee Work visas
- Specific Purpose Work visas.
You pay an IVL every time you request an NZeTA or apply for a visa that includes the IVL.
The IVL is non-refundable, even if your application is declined.
Who does not need to pay the IVL
You do not pay the IVL if you:
- travel to New Zealand on:
- an Australian or New Zealand passport
- a passport from many Pacific Island nations
- are a transit passenger arriving at and leaving from Auckland International Airport
- have a New Zealand resident visa
- hold an Australian Resident Visa
- hold a Business Visitor Visa or APEC business travel card.
There are some other visa holders who do not need to pay the IVL.
Use Immigration New Zealand’s online tool to confirm what IVL requirements apply to you.
Fees, decision times and where to apply(external link) — Immigration New Zealand
For more information about the paying the IVL, and other visa and NZeTA requirements, visit the Immigration New Zealand website:
Paying the International Visitor Levy(external link) — Immigration New Zealand