Fiji will be added to the list of Transit Visa waiver countries from September 4, 2024, Immigration New Zealand has announced.
This follows approval from the Cabinet of the New Zealand government on July 24.
The visa waiver is only for Fijians transiting through Auckland airport.
“Fiji will be added to the Transit Visa waiver list from 4 September 2024. This allows Fijian nationals to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) instead of a Transit Visa, simplifying the application process,” stated NZ Immigration.
“From this date, Fiji nationals can apply for an NZeTA to transit through New Zealand. If you already have an approved Transit Visa, it will remain valid until its expiry date even after the waiver takes effect.”
NZ Immigration adds Fijian nationals travelling from or to Fiji through Wellington or Christchurch on Fiji Airways will still need to apply for a Visitor Visa, as there are no transit facilities at Wellington or Christchurch airports.
“Fijian nationals who intend to visit, study, or work in New Zealand will still need to apply for the appropriate visa before travelling.”
