I have a 3-month visitor visa. Can I enter New Zealand without a return air ticket?
Your visa conditions explain if you need a return ticket or not. If you should have a return ticket and do not, find out what can happen.
Visit
- While in New Zealand on a visitor visa, can I look for a job?
- I’m visiting New Zealand and I’ve had an accident. Can I get medical treatment?
- Can I change the travel conditions on my visa from single entry to multiple?
- Can I undertake a short course of study while visiting NZ?
- Can I apply as a parent or grandparent for a visa?
- Can I apply for any other visa while on a visitor visa in New Zealand?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa. Can I work part-time?
- I’m on a guardian visitor visa and need to travel home for an emergency
- I have a 3-month visitor visa. Can I enter New Zealand without a return air ticket?
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- Can I do unpaid work while visiting New Zealand?
- Can I get a refund of my application fee?
Check your visa conditions
You must have a return ticket unless your visa says you do not need one. If you need a return ticket, we may refuse you entry or make you buy one when you arrive.
You do not need a return ticket if you:
- are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or
- already have a visa label or letter that says 'Return/onward travel not required' or 'The holder of this visa is sponsored'.