Most guests traveling from the US and many European countries do not need a visa to visit New Zealand, but you will need to apply for an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before you fly.
Apply online: immigration.govt.nz/nzeta
Processing time: usually just a few days, but we recommend applying at least a month before your trip.
If you’re traveling from a country not on this list, you’ll need a visa.
Visas
Queenstown (airport code ZQN) is the closest airport to the wedding.
From the US/Europe: Most flights will connect through Auckland (AKL) or Christchurch (CHC) before heading to Queenstown.
From Australia: Direct flights to Queenstown are available from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.