Fees, decision times and where to apply
Find out how much it costs to apply, where to send your application or passport, and how long a decision will take.
The application process
- Visa process overview
- Applying for your visa online
- Immigration advice for your visa application
- Applying on behalf of someone else
- Application forms, guides and checklists
- Fees, decision times and where to apply
- Checking your visa application status
- How to get a temporary visa decision reviewed
- About eVisas
- Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa application guide
- Pacific Access Category Resident Visa ballot results
- Samoan Quota Resident Visa ballot results
Visa applications and processing times
Processing times for visas we are considering varies for each visa.
How long it takes to process a visa
Fees and receiving centre
Search for the information you need to:
- apply for visas and expressions of interest
- register for a ballot
- apply for employer schemes, accreditation and approvals
- keep your visa and passport up to date.
Alert
Visa fees and levies, including the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), increased on 1 October 2024.
Increase to visa charges come into effect from 1 October
IVL increase to ensure visitors contribute more to New Zealand — Beehive website
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