How to apply for a visitor visa

Note: You'll find the forms and guides you need on the right side of the page

1. Complete the form(s)

If you are located in the Auckland region and need a visitor visa, use the Visitor Visa Application for Auckland Region Applicants (INZ 1111) PDF [258KB], or

If you are applying for a visitor visa on the basis of your partnership with someone who is already in New Zealand, complete the Partnership-based Temporary Visa Application (INZ 1198) PDF [653KB].

If you intend to be in New Zealand for more than six months, you may also need to provide a completed Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) PDF [557KB]. Check if you need to.

If you intend to be in New Zealand for more than one year, you will need to provide a completed General Medical Certificate (INZ 1007) PDF [480KB] and Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) PDF [557KB]. If you have already provided these certificates within the last 36 months you may not need to provide new certificates.

For full details on our health requirements, see our leaflet Health Requirements (INZ 1121) PDF [161KB].

To ensure your application is accepted, provide all information required in the checklist on your application form along with the correct fee.

Note: Many of our branches provide checklists with local requirements on their branch web pages.

If you are overseas, your application must be approved before you travel to New Zealand. Find out where to send your application.

If you are applying for a visitor visa and you are in the Auckland region, your application must be sent to:

Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 76895
Auckland Mail Centre

If you elsewhere in New Zealand, you must send your application to your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.

Page Last Updated: 21 May 2013