New Zealand visas
Explore and select a visa
You can compare visas side by side to help you find a visa that may give you a pathway to live in New Zealand permanently.
Preparing a visa application
Find out about the process to apply for a visa online or on paper, and how to prepare the supporting information we will ask for.
Waiting for a visa
Find out how to check the status of your visa or NZeTA online and how long it normally takes us to process the type of visa you have applied for.
Already have a visa
Now that you have a visa, you may have questions about moving to New Zealand, or what happens to your visa if your situation changes.
Information about NZeTA
You must get an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) if you are travelling without a visa on a passport from a visa waiver country, or travelling as a permanent resident of Australia.