New Zealand visa
New Zealand visitor applications are filed online with Immigration New Zealand. Decisions rest on your documents alone, so funds, ties to India and a credible itinerary carry the most weight.
New Zealand visa at a glance
Visa type
Electronic visa
Entry
Single or multiple entry options
Validity
Up to 5 years for multiple entry
Stay
Up to 9 months in an 18-month period
Biometrics
Not required for most applicants
Visa types for New Zealand
Visitor visa
- Validity
- Up to 5 years
- Stay duration
- Up to 9 months
Fully online application.
Start application →Student visa
- Validity
- Course duration
- Stay duration
- Course duration
Offer of place and funds proof required.
Start application →Business visitor visa
- Validity
- Up to 5 years
- Stay duration
- Up to 3 months
For meetings and conferences.
Start application →Documents required for a New Zealand visa
Select a category to see exactly what is expected, and how each document should look when you submit it.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival, with 2 blank pages.
Passport scan
Clear colour scan of the photo page with all four corners visible.
Photograph
Recent digital photo on a plain light background, no filters.
Contact details
Working email and mobile number; the approval is sent by email.
Photo specification
- 35 x 45 mm, taken within the last 6 months
- Plain white or light background, no shadows
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
- No spectacles, headwear only for religious reasons
Eligibility requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- Confirmed onward or return travel
- Funds to cover the stay, or a documented sponsor
- No pending immigration issues in the destination country
How to apply for a New Zealand visa
Consultation
We confirm the right visa type for your trip and dates.
Documents
You share scans from a checklist built for your profile.
Application
We file the application and verify every detail before submission.
Approval
We send the approval and brief you on what to carry at the airport.
Important things to know
- Medical or chest X-ray certificates may be requested for longer stays.
- Sponsored applicants should include the sponsor's own financial documents.
New Zealand visa FAQs
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