Contents
- 1 How do I apply for a visa to New Zealand?
- 2 How much is the New Zealand visa fee?
- 3 How can I apply for New Zealand visa from UAE?
- 4 How long does it take for a New Zealand visa to be approved?
- 5 Is New Zealand visa easy to get?
- 6 What are the documents required for New Zealand visa?
- 7 How long can I stay in New Zealand without a visa?
- 8 How much is visa processing fee?
- 9 How long does it take for a visa to be approved?
- 10 How can I verify my New Zealand visa?
- 11 Do you need a visa to visit New Zealand?
- 12 Is New Zealand issuing visas?
- 13 How do you know when your visa is approved?
- 14 Can I marry in New Zealand on a visitor visa?
- 15 What are the requirements for permanent residency in New Zealand?
How do I apply for a visa to New Zealand?
The application process
- 1 Gather documents. Preparing an application varies in complexity.
- 2 Submit application. Many visas can be applied for online.
- 3 Wait for visa decision. We’ll assess your application as soon as we can.
- 4 Arrive in New Zealand.
How much is the New Zealand visa fee?
Most international visitors coming to New Zealand will pay an IVL of NZD $35. You pay this when you apply for a visa or request an NZeTA ( New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).
How can I apply for New Zealand visa from UAE?
Here’s what you need:
- Passport – citizens of the UAE who apply online need to have a valid passport.
- Digital photo – the picture needs to be as recent as possible and meet all the other guidelines for a passport photo.
- Means of payment – iVisa requires that you make the payment during the application process.
How long does it take for a New Zealand visa to be approved?
Residence visas
| Visa | 50% of applications completed within: | 75% of applications completed within: |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Resident Visa | 11 days | 30 days |
| Skilled Migrant | 20 months | 22 months |
| Transfer of visa to new passport | 2 days | 3 days |
| Variation of travel conditions on a resident visa | 7 days | 21 days |
Is New Zealand visa easy to get?
Indian visitors must have a Consular Tourist Visa by now, but they’ll be required to apply for a New Zealand ETA soon. Indian citizens can holiday in New Zealand for up to 9 months on a visitor visa. The easiest way to request a visitor visa is online. Nowadays, we do not provide this kind of eVisa.
What are the documents required for New Zealand visa?
New Zealand visa – required documents
- Passport – no matter how you apply for your New Zealand visa, you need to have a valid passport. But that is not the only requirement.
- Digital photo – every visa requires a photograph of the applicant. An embassy will ask you for two, but iVisa asks only one, digital.
How long can I stay in New Zealand without a visa?
Generally, the maximum stay holding a Visitor Visa is nine months. We usually only allow visitors to stay for nine months in an 18-month period. To work this out, we look at the last day that you intend to be in New Zealand (eg 1 July 2020) and count back 18 months from there (eg 1 January 2019).
How much is visa processing fee?
Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fees (non-refundable, per person)
| Immediate relative and family preference applications (processed on the basis of an approved I-130, I-600 or I-800 petition) | $325.00 |
|---|---|
| Employment-based applications (processed on the basis of an approved I-140 or I-526 petition) | $345.00 |
How long does it take for a visa to be approved?
It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document. The delivery of the visa can take up to two other workdays.
How can I verify my New Zealand visa?
The Visa Verification Service is an online enquiry system that enables users to verify the details of a current New Zealand visa. Questions?
- (09) 969 1458 from within the Auckland toll-free calling area.
- (04) 910 9916 from Wellington.
- 0508 967 569 from the rest of New Zealand.
Do you need a visa to visit New Zealand?
You do not need a visa to enter New Zealand as a visitor for up to 6 months, but you will need to get a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before you travel. The New Zealand government has though introduced a temporary border closure at this time.
Is New Zealand issuing visas?
Holidaying in New Zealand You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are: A New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident. A UK citizen and/or passport holder (you can stay up to six months) A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months).
How do you know when your visa is approved?
Check the Status of a Visa Application
- United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888. Or, use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
- Abroad: Contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you filed your application.
Can I marry in New Zealand on a visitor visa?
You do not need to be an NZ citizen. Visitors to NZ can marry or have a civil union here.
What are the requirements for permanent residency in New Zealand?
Meeting the criteria
- Identity. You must provide proof of your identity.
- Character. You must be of good character.
- Resident visa status. You must hold a valid resident visa or have held one in the last 3 months.
- Resident visa conditions.
- Commitment to New Zealand.
- Non-principal applicants.
