Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) required
up to 90 days
- ⚠️ Visa Waiver Program: no visa, but an approved ESTA is required before travel; up to 90 days.
Passport
- Must be valid for the whole stay
This is what the UK FCDO says for British passports. For a passport of New Zealand the requirement may differ — check with the embassy or your carrier.
Source: www.gov.ukQuote from the source
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.
Where the data comes from
Official source of the destination country
Checked November 14, 2026
Source: esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Quote from the source
The Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals from certain countries to travel to the United States for business or pleasure, for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. … Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries will still be eligible to travel without a visa but will have to obtain an approved travel authorization prior to their travel to the United States. … Visa Waiver Program country: NZ NEW ZEALAND
For reference only, not legal advice. Before travelling, check the official source of the destination country. Privacy
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