New Zealand Visitor/Tourist Visa
Citizens of many foreign countries who wish to enter New Zealand must first obtain a Visitor Visa.The Visitor Visa is applicable if you want to travel to New Zealand as a tourist, visit family and friends, or do a short course. Travelers will need to show proof that they can support themselves and everyone included in your application during their stay.
First of all, make sure you need this visa – people from certain countries can travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. We call this traveling visa waiver. You can check our visa checker tool to verify your eligibility.
The first step to apply for a Visitor Visa is complete an online application. During your application, you will be required to submit relevant documents such as your passport and your travel itinerary. Once you have electronically submitted your online application, you will receive the visa confirmation by email. Be sure to answer all questions on the application accurately and completely.
Required Documents to Apply
- A color scan of your passport information page. Make sure to include the signature page.
- A digital passport photo.
- Evidence of your plans in New Zealand. This needs to include your purpose of travel and daily activities for when you are in New Zealand.
- Residence address in New Zealand.
- Financial ties and commitments in your home country and how they correspond to the intended stay in New Zealand.
- List of all your periods of employment.
- A credit/debit card or Paypal account.