As a citizen of Sweden, you have been tired of the hectic schedule of everyday life, and you wish to energize yourself. You need a break as a short but exiting and zealous trip. A short term trip to New Zealand can give new energy in your life.

You will get many spots for thrilling events, and actions like top spots to check out include Raglan, New Zealand's most famous surfing spot, which boasts one of the world's best left-hand breaks. Taupo, an excellent place for bungee jumping, jet boat, and skydive; Mount Maunganui, a famous east coast beach home to many sporting and music events; and the Whakapapa and Turoa ski- fields, for skiing; waterfalls (like Milford Sound), snowboarding, snow resorts and winter resorts ( like Mount Hutt) and Auckland Zoo for a vast site for getting a look of native and exotic animals.

New Zealand is a developed country, so there are many modern cities like Auckland, Wellington Dunedin, and Queenstown, where you can find the best wines and delicious dining to give you a heavenly feeling. Moreover, casinos, roulette, blackjack, and poker are also available for your amusement.

Since 1st October 2019, the Government of New Zealand has exempted from the requirement of a visa for 60 eligible countries, including Sweden. So, the citizens of Sweden don't need to obtain a tourist visa to travel New Zealand for short term trips up to 90 consecutive days for tourism or business purposes. The citizens have to get an approved eTA (Electronic Travel Authority) to cross the Border Security. The eTA is also helpful in the identification of the individuals as it is automatically linked to the traveler's passport after getting approved.

Are the citizens of Sweden required to obtain an eTA for New Zealand?


New Zealand has provided visa exemption to 60 eligible countries. The citizens of the sixty eligible countries needed to have an approved New Zealand eTA to cross the Border Security checking. The eTA escapes us from the difficulties of consulting the consulate or the embassy. An eTA is also required for those who want to enter through Auckland. The eTA also eliminates the requirement of getting stamps on the Border while entering the New Zealand Airport.

The travelers traveling along with their family members have to give the passport details of each member, and the travelers flying with their other family members or minors must apply the New Zealand eTA application individually for each member.

Cruise passengers are required to obtain a valid New Zealand eTA just like Sweden travelers arriving in New Zealand by air. However, crew members have to apply for a particular eTA, separate from that of tourists. These workers should contact their employer for assistance.

Travelers should be in good health. When requesting the New Zealand eTA, applicants will be they are asked if whether they are traveling to the country to receive medical treatment or consultation. If you are in this situation, you will have to apply for a Medical Treatment Visitor Visa instead of an eTA.

What are the required documents to apply for online New Zealand eTA?


The citizens of Sweden are required to obtain an eTA for traveling to New Zealand. To get an eTA for New Zealand, they need to apply an online application form for eTA from Sweden. Correct details are required to fill to obtain an approved NZeTA; therefore before applying the application form, the citizens of Sweden must meet with the following requirements-

- The citizen's passport should remain valid for at least three months after the extended exit date from New Zealand.

- The NZeTA application form must be filled correctly.

- The citizen's valid credit or debit card to pay the online application and IVL fees

- A current email address to receive the approved eTA visa waiver.

- The citizen with dual citizenship must give the passport detail with which he is intended to travel.

- Travelers visiting with family members must give every member passport details in the eTA application, and travelers traveling with other family members must apply an eTA individually for each member.

The following essential details must be filled correctly and carefully for the approval of the application form any wrong detail can lead to delay or rejection.

How can the citizens of Sweden apply an application for the New Zealand eTA?


The citizens of Sweden can quickly obtain and apply an online NZeTA application form using their Smartphone, personal computer, or tablet from Sweden within 10 minutes. To avoid inaccuracy while applying the mentioned details are required to keep along with them. After obtaining an application fill the following information carefully-

- Personal details – Full name, date of birth, address, family details (if traveling with family)

- Passport details – Passport number, nationality, expiry date

- Health-related information – Intention of receiving medical treatment or consultation in New Zealand

- Travel plans – Hotels, dates of arrival and departure

- A current email address to receive the approved eTA

After entering the following data in the online eTA application form and pay the application fee and associate tourist levy (IVL) using a debit or a credit card, the initial application is completed. In a few days, the NZeTA application would be processed and approved.

The Government of New Zealand is very careful about the environment, so it takes a small payment (like IVL with the application fee) to protect the environment and to develop the infrastructure of New Zealand.

How long does it take to get an New Zealand eTA from Sweden?


It takes only ten minutes to apply the NZeTA form and paying the application fee and IVL fees. It takes one to three working days to respond from the government, so the travelers are required to apply the NZeTA online form at least before three working days that it gets sufficient time for processing. When approved, the approved New Zealand eTA will be sent in PDF format to the given email address. The travelers can get a photocopy of eTA along with their passport for traveling New Zealand.

The travelers who have dual citizenship need to travel with the same passport, which details are filled in the application form.