A pre-travel approval applied for online. Not a visa — typically issued within 24-72 hours.

A pre-travel approval applied for online. Not a visa — typically issued within 24-72 hours. Permitted stay is 3 months.

Bulgaria passport holders can typically stay in New Zealand for 3 months under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Bulgaria citizens need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter New Zealand. A pre-travel approval applied for online. Not a visa — typically issued within 24-72 hours.

May enter using eGate . International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement ), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

Apply online through the official New Zealand ETA portal before traveling. Most travel authorizations are issued within 24-72 hours. You'll need your passport details, travel dates, and a payment method.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Bulgaria citizens typically enter New Zealand under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the New Zealand embassy or consulate.