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Last updated: February 2025

From visiting the Southern Alps to experiencing the Middle-earth and more, the New Zealand Visitor Visa is your gateway to a memorable Kiwi adventure.

Start your application today and make your journey seamless and stress-free with our trusted services.

Why choose us for your New Zealand Visitor Visa application?

We collaborate with a licensed immigration adviser registered with the New Zealand Government’s Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA).

Your application will be reviewed and submitted by our partner, Mr. Mi "Chris" Zhou (License #202300997). He adheres to the IAA strict Code of Conduct, ensuring ethical and reliable service.

If you have concerns about the service or conduct, you can:

• File an internal complaint with the adviser
• Contact the IAA directly

How to apply for the New Zealand Visitor Visa

Here's how to apply with us:

Step 1: Enter your travel details and basic information on our website or download our mobile app.

Step 2: Pay the government visa fees and iVisa's service fees with a credit or debit card, PayPal, or Venmo.

Step 3: Complete the application questions and upload the required documents.

Applying early is recommended (at least 1.5 months in advance) to avoid delaying your trip due to high application volumes or technical issues at Immigration New Zealand, for example.

Our Licensed Immigration Adviser ensures your application is decision-ready, reducing processing time wherever possible.

What can you do with the New Zealand Visitor Visa?

Visit New Zealand to:

• Explore the country's landscapes, culture, and heritage
• Visit friends and family
• Enroll in a short-term study course (up to three months)
• Attend events such as concerts

Restrictions:

• You cannot work, study long-term, or reside permanently
• You cannot access public funds
• You cannot come to New Zealand on a general visitor visa to get married or register a civil partnership
• If you wish to undertake business activities or access medical treatment in New Zealand, you will need a different category of visitor visa

If you need a different visa (e.g., student, spousal, business, or medical treatment), please contact us for assistance or check with your local New Zealand embassy or consulate for more information.

Who requires the New Zealand Visitor Visa?

Visa-required - Citizens from countries such as China, India, South Africa, the Philippines, Vietnam, and many more need a Visitor Visa.

Visa-exempt - Countries with visa-waiver agreements such as:

• Europe: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom (permanent residents), and more.
• Americas: Canada, USA, Argentina, Brazil, and more.
• Asia: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and more.

Minors: Children under 18 also require a Visitor Visa or NZeTA depending upon their country of citizenship.

Check your eligibility by clicking on 'Apply now' and entering your nationality.

Visa-exempt travelers have to still apply for the New Zealand Travel Authority (NZeTA).

New Zealand Visitor Visa validity and extensions

• Stay up to nine months
• Extensions of up to three months over and beyond the nine months are possible under certain conditions (e.g., extended tourist plans, humanitarian reasons, unforeseen circumstances, pandemics, etc.)
• Proof of financial means or support may be required for extensions
• If you’ve stayed 12 months within a 24-month period, you must leave and wait 12 months before reapplying

New Zealand Visitor Visa required documents

To apply for the Visitor Visa, you must submit:

• Passport copy and residency proof (if applicable)
• Recent photo
• Travel itinerary (hotel reservations, return tickets)
• Financial proof (bank statements, credit card statements)
• Australian Visa (if planning to visit Australia)
• Health certificates (e.g., chest x-ray) if required
• Police certificate for stays longer than 24 months

Applications for minors must include:

• Completed application by a parent/legal guardian
• Birth certificate
• Consent from non-accompanying parent(s), if applicable

New Zealand Visitor Visa processing time

Applying early is recommended (at least 1.5 months in advance) to avoid delaying your trip.

Our Licensed Immigration Adviser ensures your application is decision-ready, reducing processing time wherever possible.

When you apply with us, you will pay:

• The government fee
• Our processing fee

During the application process on our site, we also offer added-value services for an extra fee, such as a Premium Concierge Service, and Embassy Registration.

More questions about the New Zealand Visitor Visa?

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