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.
What visa do I need to come to New Zealand?
- If you come to New Zealand on holiday, you’ll need to get either an NZeTA or a visitor visa – unless you’re an Australian citizen. For information about visas and COVID-19, visit the Immigration NZ website.
Contents
- 1 What are the visa requirements for New Zealand?
- 2 Is New Zealand visa easy to get?
- 3 How much is New Zealand visa fee?
- 4 How can I get New Zealand tourist visa?
- 5 How long does it take to process New Zealand visa?
- 6 Is New Zealand visa free?
- 7 Can a friend sponsor me to New Zealand?
- 8 How do I know if my New Zealand visa is approved?
- 9 Can I work in New Zealand with tourist visa?
- 10 What are the documents required for New Zealand visitor visa?
- 11 How much is visa processing fee?
- 12 How long can I stay in New Zealand as a tourist?
- 13 How do I know my visa is approved?
- 14 Can I apply for New Zealand visa online?
What are the visa requirements for 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 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.
How much is New Zealand visa fee?
Three options are there for both: Standard processing – your visa application is processed within 24 hours, and the price is USD 57.00 (service fees included). Rush processing – you will receive your visa within 4 hours, and the total price of it is USD 77.00 (service fees included).
How can I get New Zealand tourist visa?
How to apply for a visitor visa
- For information about visas and COVID-19, visit the Immigration NZ website. COVID-19 — Immigration NZ.
- Choose how to apply.
- Find out what it costs and how long it takes.
- Gather documents for your application.
- Prove your identity.
- Prove you’re of good character and in good health.
- Apply for your visa.
- Receive your visa.
How long does it take to process New Zealand visa?
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 free?
As of 1 February 2020, New Zealand citizens had visa – free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories, ranking the New Zealand passport 7th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Can a friend sponsor me to New Zealand?
Who can sponsor a visitor? To be a sponsor you must be a relative or a friend of the visitor(s) you are sponsoring, and you must be a New Zealand citizen or the holder of a New Zealand residence permit.
How do I know if my New Zealand visa is approved?
After you have logged in to your account, select ‘ My application’ from the right-hand side of the page. Once you’ve selected this, the status of your application displays.
Can I work in New Zealand with tourist visa?
While you can look for work or attend a job interview in New Zealand on a visitor’s visa, your primary purpose must be to visit. You can ‘t work on a visitor visa and you’ll need to apply for a work visa before you can start work.
What are the documents required for New Zealand visitor 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 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 can I stay in New Zealand as a tourist?
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 do I know my visa is approved?
Check the Status of Your Visa You can check the status of your application any time at this website: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. Please wait at least three business days following your visa interview to check on the status of your application.
Can I apply for New Zealand visa online?
Apply for your visa online You can apply online for most work, visitor or student visas. You can upload supporting documents, photographs and also pay for your application online.
