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New Zealand Visa Requirements for Hungary Citizens

eTA · 90 days

Hungary passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Immigration New Zealand — NZeTA and visa-waiver countries · checked 13 Oct 2026

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How to get your eTA for New Zealand in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Hungary passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 17 NZD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

eTA
Fee
17 NZD
Max stay
90 days
Valid for
730 days

From NZD 17, according to Immigration New Zealand, which explains how to request it using the online form or the app. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says most international visitors also pay the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) when applying for an NZeTA. Immigration New Zealand says to allow 72 hours for processing.

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What the New Zealand visa rules mean for Hungary travellers

Hungary citizens do not need a full visa for New Zealand, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 90 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.

The main option is the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), which costs 17 NZD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, New Zealand applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Immigration New Zealand says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement. Immigration New Zealand says visitors will need to pay for any health care or medical assistance they need in New Zealand, and recommends ful…
  • Return or onward ticket: Immigration New Zealand says visa-waiver visitors must be able to show they plan to leave at the end of their stay, with a paid ticket out of New Zealand to a country they have the right to enter, or a craft owner's let…
  • Proof of funds: Immigration New Zealand says visitors must have at least NZD 1,000 a month, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is already paid for, and may be asked to show it at check-in or on arrival.

New Zealand entry rules compared

New Zealand lets 1 passport in without a visa, issues eVisas to 137. Hungary citizens are treated the same way as Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Croatia. Overall the Hungary passport ranks #21 in the world with 121 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a Hungary passport you can also visit 9 countries in the region without a visa, including Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Palau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

In the other direction, New Zealand citizens can visit Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days.

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Passport validity

3 months

Immigration New Zealand says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.

Immigration New Zealand — NZeTA✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement. Immigration New Zealand says visitors will need to pay for any health care or medical assistance they need in New Zealand, and recommends full medical insurance for the stay.

Immigration New Zealand — NZeTA✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Immigration New Zealand says visa-waiver visitors must be able to show they plan to leave at the end of their stay, with a paid ticket out of New Zealand to a country they have the right to enter, or a craft owner's letter or cruise itinerary if leaving by private craft or cruise ship; airlines may ask to see the ticket at check-in. To apply for a Visitor Visa, it says, you must have plans to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay.

Immigration New Zealand — NZeTA✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

NZD 1,000

Immigration New Zealand says visitors must have at least NZD 1,000 a month, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is already paid for, and may be asked to show it at check-in or on arrival.

Immigration New Zealand — NZeTA✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD)

24 hours

Everyone travelling into New Zealand, including New Zealand passport holders, must complete the free New Zealand Traveller Declaration (website or app), which collects travel, customs, immigration and biosecurity information. Air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before they start their trip, and it needs to be submitted by the time they reach passport control in New Zealand; New Zealand Customs suggests doing it before the flight to make arrival easier. It is linked to your passport and checked at the eGate or by a border officer; you do not need to print anything.

New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) — About the NZTD (New Zealand Customs Service)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

2 years

Once a visa expires, the person is in New Zealand unlawfully, must leave immediately and is liable for deportation. A person deported for being unlawfully in New Zealand may not return for 2 years if deported not more than 12 months after becoming unlawful, and for 5 years if deported 12 months or more after, or if it is the second or subsequent time. No prohibition on entry applies to a person who leaves voluntarily before being served with a deportation order. Immigration New Zealand says a person may be banned from returning if they stay unlawfully for 42 days or more.

Parliamentary Counsel Office, legislation.govt.nz — Immigration Act 2009✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

$10,000

New Zealand Customs says you must complete a Border Cash Report if you carry NZ$10,000 or more in cash (or foreign equivalent) into or out of New Zealand.

New Zealand Customs Service — Border Cash Report✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Hungary passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to New Zealand for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Hungary citizens stay in New Zealand?

Up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a New Zealand visa cost for Hungary citizens?

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA): 17 NZD.

How do Hungary citizens apply for a New Zealand eTA?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.immigration.govt.nz). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter New Zealand?

Immigration New Zealand says your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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