Information about Visa Waiver Visitor Visa
If you’re from a visa waiver country, you don’t have to apply for a visa before you travel to New Zealand provided you’re in good health and of good character. You’ll need to show you're a genuine visitor, have enough money for your stay and a travel ticket out of New Zealand to a country you have the right to enter.
You can
- Travel to New Zealand without first applying for a visa - you must be from a visa waiver country to do this.
- Bring your family, if they meet our criteria for visa waiver travel.
- Holiday and sightsee, visit family and friends, shop and enjoy New Zealand as a visitor.
- Study for a short time.
Things to note
- If you aren’t sure if you meet visa waiver requirements, you should check with us before travelling to New Zealand.
- If you want to visit New Zealand for a longer period of time you should apply for a visitor visa before you travel.
- You don’t have to pay a visa application fee or immigration levy when you travel visa waiver.
Check that you meet the detailed criteria