Applying for your visa online

You can apply for most visas online. You can upload supporting documents, photographs and also pay for your application online.

The application process

Online visa application process

An overview of the online visa application process including how to choose a visa, the photos and file formats you need to upload, and how to pay online.

How to create a RealMe account

You need a RealMe account to apply for a visitor visa online. RealMe is designed to protect your privacy and is a service used by many New Zealand businesses and government departments.

Sending your passport

If you have applied for a visa online, you may need to send us your passport so we can verify your identity.

Sharing your online application

You can share online visa applications with other people you work with to assist your clients’ applications.

Including family in your online application

Visitor visa applications can include partners and dependent children. Residence applications can include dependent children for partners of New Zealanders.

Submitting group applications

A group of applications can be made online and paid for all at once. The fees and taxes for each individual application will be shown on your invoice.

Working holiday visas and SMC expressions of interest

You can use Online Services to apply for a working holiday visa, or to send an online expression of interest for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa.

File formats for uploading documents and photographs

All documents uploaded must be PDFs and all images must be JPEG or JPG.