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Purpose: The New Zealand Visitor Visa is for travelers visiting New Zealand for short stays for tourism and business purposes.

When to apply: It’s recommended to apply at least 3 months in advance.

Duration and extensions Depending on the type selected (single- or multiple-entry), the visa allows stays of 6 months over a 12-month period (multiple-entry visa) or 9 months over an 18-month period (single-entry visa).

Entries: The visa is issued as a single entry (9-month visa) or multiple entry (6-month visa).

Ports of entry: You can enter New Zealand through any official international port of entry (air or sea)

Delivery format: Most applications made online result in an electronic visa (eVisa), linked to your passport. You’ll receive confirmation via email; you should print or save a copy to show at the border and when flying.

If you are aged 18 to 30 (or up to 35 for a select few countries), and a citizen of a country that has a working holiday agreement with New Zealand, you can apply for a working holiday visa.

On a working holiday visa, you can travel, work, and study usually for up to 12 months in New Zealand. For example, you could take a part-time job while exploring the country, or do a short training course during your time there.

You must be coming mainly to holiday, work and study should be a secondary intention.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

If you’re transiting through New Zealand on your way to another country, you may need a Transit Visa, depending on your nationality. You can’t leave the airport unless you hold a valid Visitor Visa or are eligible for visa-free entry.

If you're from a visa-waiver country, you’ll just need an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority), even for short layovers.

If you're not from a visa-waiver country, and your layover involves changing planes or going landside, you’ll need to apply for a Transit Visa.

*We currently don't offer this visa.