New Zealand Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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New Zealand visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- NZeTA NZ$17 (app) / NZ$23 (web) + IVL NZ$100 = NZ$117–123
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Validity
- 2 years, multiple entry
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months per visit (6 months UK)
- Visa required?
- Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.
- Arrival card
- New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) — free, within 24 h before departure
Do you need a visa for New Zealand?
Travellers from Australian citizens (no NZeTA/IVL); Australian PRs need NZeTA but no IVL. can generally enter New Zealand without a visa. Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Australian citizens (no NZeTA/IVL); Australian PRs need NZeTA but no IVL. do not require a visa for New Zealand for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Immigration New Zealand) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official New Zealand visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026NZeTA + International Visitor Levy (IVL)
Official fee: NZeTA NZ$17 (app) / NZ$23 (web) + IVL NZ$100 = NZ$117–123- Validity
- 2 years, multiple entry
- Max stay
- Up to 3 months per visit (6 months UK)
- Processing time
- Usually within 72 hours (often minutes)
- Where to apply
- NZeTA app or immigration.govt.nz — apply ≥72 h before travel
Who needs it: Citizens of ~60 visa-waiver countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong (SAR passport), Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, EU, UAE, Israel etc.; also cruise passengers & transit via Auckland.
Visa-free: Australian citizens (no NZeTA/IVL); Australian PRs need NZeTA but no IVL.
Required documents
- Passport from a visa-waiver country
- Photo (app scan)
- Card payment
- Return ticket & funds NZ$1,000/month may be checked
Arrival card: New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) — free, within 24 h before departure
Only official channels: unofficial sites charge far more.
Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor Visa
Official fee: NZ$341 + IVL NZ$100 (≈ NZ$441; varies slightly by country)- Validity
- Multiple entry up to 18–24 months
- Max stay
- Up to 6 months (9 in 18 months)
- Processing time
- Most within 3–5 weeks; can be longer
- Where to apply
- Immigration Online (immigration.govt.nz)
Who needs it: Non-waiver nationals: India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, most of Africa & Middle East.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Evidence of ties to home country
- Employment / income proof
- Chest X-ray if staying >6 months
- Travel itinerary
Arrival card: NZTD
Funds NZ$1,000/month required (NZ$400 if accommodation prepaid).
Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Official fee: From NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web form)- Validity
- 2 years, multiple entry (5 years for airline crew)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Where to apply
- https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/
Who needs it: Visa-waiver country passport holders incl. Singapore; also transiting travellers and Australian PRs. NOT for Indian passport holders (India is not a visa-waiver country).
Required documents
- Passport matching travel document
- A photo
- Proof of funds (NZD 1,000/month, or 400 if accommodation prepaid)
- Onward/return travel proof
Extra charges: International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100, paid with the NZeTA
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor Visa
- Validity
- Typically up to 9 months stay; multiple entry at officer discretion
- Max stay
- 270 days
- Where to apply
- https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/visitor-visa
Who needs it: Nationals of non visa-waiver countries — this is the route for Indian passport holders.
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Photos
- Proof of funds
- Return/onward ticket
- Evidence of ties to home country
- Possibly medical/chest x-ray for longer stays
Extra charges: IVL NZD 100 where applicable
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Official fee: From NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web form)- Validity
- 2 years, multiple entry (5 years for airline crew)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Where to apply
- https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/
Who needs it: Visa-waiver country passport holders incl. Singapore; also transiting travellers and Australian PRs. NOT for Indian passport holders (India is not a visa-waiver country).
Required documents
- Passport matching travel document
- A photo
- Proof of funds (NZD 1,000/month, or 400 if accommodation prepaid)
- Onward/return travel proof
Extra charges: International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100, paid with the NZeTA
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Official fee: From NZD 17 (app) / NZD 23 (web form)- Validity
- 2 years, multiple entry (5 years for airline crew)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Where to apply
- https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-nzeta/
Who needs it: Visa-waiver country passport holders incl. Singapore; also transiting travellers and Australian PRs. NOT for Indian passport holders (India is not a visa-waiver country).
Required documents
- Passport matching travel document
- A photo
- Proof of funds (NZD 1,000/month, or 400 if accommodation prepaid)
- Onward/return travel proof
Extra charges: International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100, paid with the NZeTA
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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