New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, known for its beautiful landscapes, warm hospitality, and unique cultural experiences. If you are planning to travel to New Zealand from a country that is not on the visa waiver list, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa before your journey starts. This visa allows genuine visitors to enter New Zealand for tourism, family visits, business meetings, or short recreational courses.
If you’re not from a visa-waiver country, you must obtain a Visitor Visa before you board your flight to New Zealand. If you are from a visa-waiver country but plan to stay beyond the waiver period, you’ll also need a Visitor Visa. (Visa-waiver travellers generally require an NZeTA before travel.)
Our team supports applicants worldwide to prepare strong, compliant Visitor Visa applications aligned with Immigration New Zealand requirements.
Immigration New Zealand places strong emphasis on lawful intentions. This means that as a visitor, you must demonstrate that your genuine purpose is to visit temporarily—for tourism, meeting family, attending business activities, or other short-term lawful reasons—and that you intend to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay. Providing clear evidence of your ties to your home country, your financial means to support yourself during your visit, and a return or onward ticket are crucial to satisfying this requirement.
Applying for a New Zealand Visitor Visa requires careful preparation of documents, evidence of genuine intent, and a strong presentation of your case. Our Licensed Immigration Advisers, supported by offshore team members and former Immigration New Zealand visa officers, provide professional guidance at every stage. From assessing your eligibility, preparing a complete set of documents, to responding to INZ queries—we ensure your application is accurate, compliant, and presented with the highest chance of success.
Whether you are planning a holiday, visiting family, or attending an event in New Zealand, we are here to help you secure your Visitor Visa. Contact us today for a consultation and start your journey to New Zealand with confidence.
If you would like to know more about Visitor Visa process, assessment criteria and the pitfalls that you should be aware of, please call us today on +64 9 379 0219 or email contact@nzimmigration.info
The cost of a visitor visa NZ depends on the visa type, country, and the way you are applying (online or via paper).
You have to apply to extend a visitor visa in NZ before your current visa expires. You need to submit your application with supporting documents to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to request an extension of your visitor visa.
A visitor visa to NZ can be sponsored by a holder of a NZ permanent visa, a citizen, or a resident of New Zealand.
To get a New Zealand tourist visa, visit the official website of Immigration New Zealand, and apply online. You have to prepare your documents, including your passport, proof of funds, photos, travel plans, accommodation, a cover letter, and strong evidence of connection with the home country, submit your application, and finalise your trip to NZ.
The NZ tourist visa fee depends on nationality and application method. Visit our website for more information.
The processing time of a New Zealand tourist visa depends on several factors, including the volume of applications, the platform for submitting the application, the complexity of the case, and additional documents.
A sufficient bank balance is required for a New Zealand tourist visa.
A visitor visa can be issued for up to 9 months depending on many factors such as – purpose of visit, duration of previous stay in New Zealand, availability of funds etc.
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