Visitor Visa
🇳🇿 New Zealand visas · Tourism
What it is
For international visitors to New Zealand for tourism, visiting family or friends. Can study for up to 3 months but cannot work (except remote work for overseas employers). Multiple-entry and single-entry options available.
Key facts
- Category
- Tourism
- Duration
- Up to 6 months (multiple-entry, per 12-month period) or up to 9 months (single-entry, per 18-month period)
- Processing time
- 11 days
- Maximum validity
- 9 months
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
- Work allowance
- 0 hours per week
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (online application fee)
- NZD 441
- Proof of funds (support funds)
- NZD 1,000 per month
- Proof of funds (if accommodation is prepaid)
- NZD 400 per month
Key requirements
- Good health (may need chest X-ray or medical exam)
- Good character (police certificates may be required)
- Genuine visitor intentions and plans to leave
- Sufficient funds: at least NZD $1,000/month (or NZD $400/month if accommodation pre-paid)
- Valid passport with at least 3 months validity after departure
- Proof of onward travel or funds for departure ticket
Working on this visa
No work; may study for up to 3 months
Bringing family
Can include partner and dependent children.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 26 July 2026.