Questions and answers for South African nationals
We have compiled some common question and answers that may help you.
Use our online services selection, box to the right, to make an online application for selected visas. Or find out more about our online services.
Login here to apply for a visa as a dependent child. If you haven’t got an account, you can create one here.
Login here to apply for a visa as a partner. If you haven’t got an account, you can create one here.
To apply for this visa, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you’ve done this, you can then login and apply. You can also use your login to check your application status.
To submit an expression of interest, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you’ve done this, you can then login and submit an EOI. You can also use your login to check the status of your EOI.
Login here to apply online for your Student visa. If you haven't got an account, you can create one here.
If you are a current visa holder and provide your details to a third-party (such as a bank), they can use this information to verify your visa using the Visa Verification Service. Please read this information before you login.
VisaView allows education providers to check the details of a student's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
VisaView allows New Zealand employers to check the details of a worker's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
Login here to apply for your Visitor visa. If you haven't got an account, you can create one here.
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Login here to apply online for your Work visa. If you haven't got an account, you can create one here.
To apply for one of these visas, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you’ve done this, you can then login and apply. You can also use your login to check your application status.
All South African visitors to New Zealand will require visitor visas from the 21 November this year.
These changes are being made as a result of an increase in the number of South African nationals who have been refused entry at the New Zealand border in comparison to other visa waiver countries.
Currently, people from South Africa do not need to apply for a visitor visa before travelling to New Zealand, with genuine visitors being granted a visitor visa on arrival. As a result of the change all visitors from South Africa will need to obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
We are committed to creating an immigration system that actively welcomes and encourages legitimate visitors to New Zealand, but at the same time is able to prevent those who do not meet immigration requirements.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) General Manager Peter Elms says “We are committed to creating an immigration system that actively welcomes and encourages legitimate visitors to New Zealand, but at the same time is able to prevent those who do not meet immigration requirements.”
“These changes bring New Zealand into line with countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. People who have booked tickets prior to today’s announcement for travel on or after the 21 November should visit the Immigration website to find out how to apply for their visa.”
INZ recommends that applicants apply for a visitor visa about six weeks in advance of their intended travel dates.
We have compiled some common question and answers that may help you.