The New Zealand government has passed legislation for a tourist tax on most international arrivals, including those from the UK, starting on July 1.
Most international visitors staying for less than one year will pay NZ$35 (about £18) under rules for the new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
The government expects the fee to bring in more than NZ$450 million over five years.
It will be used to fund conservation efforts and improve tourism-related infrastructure.
Australians and Pacific Islanders are exempt from the fee.
The IVL legislation will also mandate digital processing of the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) from October 1.
Immigration minster Iain Lees-Galloway said: "Around 1.5 million visitors come to New Zealand each year from 60 visa waiver countries. The NZeTA will provide us with more information about those travellers before they arrive here and brings New Zealand’s border in line with international best practice."
Although there is a lack of information in how it will be spent, the levy has gained backing from the tourism industry.
Chris Roberts from Tourism Industry Aotearoa said:"At $35 that shouldn’t put people off from coming to New Zealand."
