Spring in New Zealand packs in whale watching, vineyard rambles, and mountain glow-ups—and an easy admin task called the NZeTA. U.S. visitors in the visa-waiver program must request an NZeTA online or via the app before boarding. It’s quick: fill out the form, pay the small fee, and keep the confirmation handy (digital + printed). While you’re at it, check the basics: your passport should have at least one blank page for the entry stamp and be valid three months beyond your planned departure from NZ. If you’re road-tripping, you’ll love how the NZeTA covers multiple entries during its validity period—perfect for hopping to the Cook Islands or back via Australia.
Small details = big travel calm. Save your NZeTA email as a PDF, screenshot it to your phone, and drop it into a “Trip Docs” album. Now go cue up that coastal playlist. Citations: NZeTA requirement; passport validity & blank page.
