Visitor Visa

• Visit New Zealand for holidays or tourism.

• Spend time with family and friends living in New Zealand.

• Study short courses for up to 3 months.

• Include your partner and dependent children in your visa application

• To apply for a New Zealand Visitor Visa, you must:

  • • Have plans to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay.

    • Have sufficient funds to cover your living costs or an acceptable sponsor.

    • Not intend to work in New Zealand (unless working remotely for an overseas company).

    • Meet all other visa requirements set by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

1. Multiple-Entry Visitor Visa

A multiple-entry visa allows multiple visits during its validity period.

• Stay for up to 6 months in any 12-month period.

• Re-enter New Zealand as many times as you want while the visa remains valid.

• Must have been outside New Zealand for at least 9 months in the 18 months before applying.
  
  

Example:
If your final intended departure date is 1 December 2024, your 12-month period starts from 1 December 2023.

2. Single-Entry Visitor Visa

A single-entry visa allows one entry into New Zealand.

• Suitable if you plan to stay longer than 6 months or extend your current stay.

• Stay for up to 9 months in an 18-month period.
  
  

Example:
If your last planned day in New Zealand is 1 December 2024, your 18-month period starts on 1 June 2023.

3. Pacific Island Visitors

Applicants holding a Pacific Islands Forum Country passport may qualify for a 24-month multiple-entry Visitor Visa.
Eligibility depends on:

• Passport validity.

• Meeting all Visitor Visa requirements.

When applying, ensure all documents are clear, accurate, and translated into English if required.

You will need:

• Copy of your passport or certificate of identity (valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure).

• 1 passport photo (online application) or 2 photos (paper application).

• Police certificates, if requested.

• Medical evidence, such as a chest X-ray or medical examination, if required.

• Proof of financial means, such as bank statements or sponsorship.

• Evidence of travel plans showing genuine visitor intent.

• Proof of onward travel or return ticket.

• Relationship documents for partner or dependent children included in the application.

• Additional Dependants Form (INZ 1205), if applicable.

• Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), if sponsored.

• Sponsor’s Sharing ID (for online applications).

Please fill the Visitor Visa Assessment form for us to find your eligibility