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Visitor Visa (New Zealand)

New Zealand Visitor Visa

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/ What is this form?

The NZ Visitor Visa allows stays up to 9 months (some nationalities get a visa waiver for 3 months with NZeTA). Apply online through Immigration NZ or use the PDF form INZ 1017. New Zealand also requires an NZeTA ($23 online) for visa-waiver nationalities.

/ Who needs this form?

Citizens of non-visa-waiver countries visiting New Zealand
Visa-waiver nationals wanting to stay longer than the waiver period allows
Visitors with pre-existing medical conditions requiring healthcare access

/ What you need before you start

Valid passport

Proof of funds (NZ$1,000 per month or NZ$400 per month with pre-paid accommodation)

Return ticket or proof of onward travel

NZeTA (for visa-waiver nationalities — apply online separately)

/ Step-by-step guide

1Check if You Need a Visa

Many nationalities are visa-waiver and can visit without a visa but need an NZeTA ($23 online). Check immigration.govt.nz to see your country's status.

2Apply Online or Use INZ 1017

Apply online at immigration.govt.nz for fastest processing. The paper form INZ 1017 is available but takes longer.

3Prepare Financial Evidence

Show you have at least NZ$1,000 per month of stay (or NZ$400 per month if accommodation is pre-paid). Bank statements are most commonly used.

4Show Onward Travel

Provide a return ticket or proof of onward travel to demonstrate you plan to leave New Zealand before your visa expires.

5Submit and Wait

Visa-waiver nationalities with an NZeTA are typically cleared within 72 hours. Paper applications take significantly longer.

/ Key fields explained

Field	What to enter	Common mistake
Funds available	Amount available for your stay — minimum NZ$1,000 per month of intended stay	Not showing adequate funds for the full intended stay — include accommodation costs in your calculations

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Visa-waiver nationals boarding without an NZeTA — airlines will deny boarding

Not having sufficient funds for the intended duration

Not providing proof of onward travel (return ticket or next destination booking)

/ Frequently asked questions

What is NZeTA?

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority — required for visa-waiver nationalities before boarding any flight to NZ. NZ$23 online via immigration.govt.nz, or NZ$17 via the official NZ ETA app.

How long can I stay?

Up to 9 months on a visitor visa. Visa-waiver nationals without a visa can usually stay up to 3 months.