How to get a visa sticker for a passport
We issue most visas electronically, without a visa label (sticker) in your passport. If you want a visa label, you can apply for one after your visa is granted. You will need to complete an application form, and pay a fee.
Length of stay
Existing visa
Cost
NZD $250
Processing time
How to make a request
This will put a physical label into your passport. Your current visa conditions will still apply.
You do not need a visa label (sticker) in your passport for your visa to be valid. You can request an eVisa in your new passport instead of a physical visa label, there is no fee.
You can only apply for a physical visa label in your passport after your visa has been granted.
Complete an application form
Complete the application form ‘Application for Transfer or Confirmation of a Visa’ and send to us with your passport and fee.
Application for Transfer or Confirmation of a Visa (INZ 1023) PDF 285KB
Provide proof of your identity
You will need to send us your original passport or certificate of identity.
Send us your application
Send us your application, fee and passport or certificate of identity.
We accept payment by credit card or debit card.
Postal address
Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 76895
Manukau City
Auckland 2241
New Zealand
Courier
Immigration NZ
DX Box: EP71514
20 Fairfax Avenue
Penrose
Auckland 1061
New Zealand
We will send your passport back to you
We will put the visa label into your passport for you and then send it back to you.