Visas that allow you to visit

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport, how you are travelling and if you are visiting or only transiting.

Visitor Visa

People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand. You can stay for up to either 6 months (multiple entry) or 9 months (single entry). You cannot work, but you can study for up to 3 months.

Visa Waiver Visitor Visa

People from visa waiver countries can visit New Zealand for short periods without first applying for a visa but, from 1 October 2019, you must hold an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).

Group Visitor Visa

A group travelling to New Zealand for the same purpose and with the same travel arrangements can apply for a Group Visitor Visa.

Pitcairn Islander Visitor Visa

Pitcairn Islanders can visit New Zealand for up to 6 months.

Critical Purpose Visitor Visa

You could apply for this visa if you had a critical purpose for coming to New Zealand while the border was closed due to COVID-19.

Argentina Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Argentine Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Austria Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Austria who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Belgium Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Belgium who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Brazil Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Federative Republic of Brazil who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Chile Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Chile who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

China Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the People's Republic of China who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Croatia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Croatia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Czech Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Czech Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Denmark Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Denmark who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Estonia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Estonia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Finland Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Finland who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

France Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of France who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Germany Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Hong Kong SAR Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Hungary Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Hungary who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Ireland Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Ireland who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Israel Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the State of Israel who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Italy Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Italian Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Japan Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Japan who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Korea Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Korea who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Latvia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Latvia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Lithuania Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Luxembourg who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Malaysia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Malaysia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Malta Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Malta who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Mexico Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the United Mexican States who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Netherlands Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Netherlands who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Norway Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Norway who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Peru Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Peru who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Philippines Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for educated young citizens of the Republic of the Philippines who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Poland Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Poland who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Portugal Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Portugal who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Singapore Work Exchange Programme Visa

This visa helps young people from Singapore come to New Zealand for some work experience. You can apply if you are a citizen of Singapore. You will need at least NZD $2,250 to live on while you are here.

Slovakia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Slovak Republic who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Slovenia Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Republic of Slovenia who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Spain Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Kingdom of Spain who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Sweden Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Kingdom of Sweden who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Taiwan Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young people from Taiwan who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Thailand Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Kingdom of Thailand who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Turkey Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for educated young citizens of the Republic of Turkey who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the United Kingdom who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Uruguay Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

USA Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of the United States of America who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Vietnam Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for educated young citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Canada Working Holiday Visa

This visa is for young citizens of Canada who want to work or study while they holiday in New Zealand.

Child of a Worker Visitor Visa

If you have a work visa or you are applying for one, you can apply for your children who are 19 and younger to come to New Zealand as visitors. Your children can stay in New Zealand for the same length of time as your visa.

Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa

Parents and grandparents can visit family in New Zealand multiple times on the same visa, for up to 18 months in a 3-year period.

Crew joining a Ship or Plane Visitor Visa

Crew members can enter New Zealand to join a vessel or aircraft that will then depart for another country.

Child of a Student Visitor Visa

If you have a student visa, your dependent children can come to New Zealand as visitors. They can stay here for the same length of time as your visa allows.

Tour Escort Visitor Visa

This visa allows tour escorts to visit New Zealand as visitors with their tour group.

Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa

Parents and legal guardians can visit New Zealand to live with and care for their children who are studying in New Zealand.

Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa

If your partner is a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder, you can come to New Zealand as a visitor. Depending on how long you have been together, you may be able to stay here for up to 2 years.

Transit Visa

If you are transiting through New Zealand you must apply for a Transit Visa, unless you are travelling to Australia, from a visa waiver country or from a transit visa waiver country.

Business Visitor Visa

You can come to New Zealand for business reasons for up to 3 months in any one year.

Medical Treatment Visitor Visa

You can come to New Zealand for medical treatment or consultation you have been accepted for. You will need to be able to pay for your treatment, or have it funded under a special arrangement for citizens of South Pacific countries.

Partner of a Worker Visitor Visa

If your partner has an appropriate work visa, you may be able to come to New Zealand as a visitor. If you are granted a visitor visa, you will be able to stay for the same length of time as your partner.

Private Yacht or Plane Visitor Visa

You can travel to New Zealand on a private yacht or aircraft.

Escort of Medical Patients Visitor Visa

You can escort a patient who is coming to New Zealand for medical treatment or consultation.

Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa

If you have recently married a New Zealand citizen in a traditional arranged marriage, or want to marry in New Zealand, you can get a 3 month visitor visa to begin living with your partner.

Visiting Media Visitor Visa

This visa is for people taking part in the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise or New Zealand Tourism Board's Visiting Media Programme.

Super Yachts Visitor Visa

Owners or crew on super yachts can travel to New Zealand.

Partner of a Student Visitor Visa

If your partner has a student visa, you can come to New Zealand as a visitor. You can stay here for the same length of time as your partner. You can study for up to 3 months with this visa, but you cannot work.

Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa

If you are 66 years or older and want to invest in New Zealand, you can apply to stay for up to 2 years. To apply, you will need an annual income of NZ $60,000 plus NZ $750,000 to invest for 2 years, and another NZ $500,000 to live on.

Trafficking Child Victim Student Visa

We may grant a visa to a child if they are certified by New Zealand Police as a victim of people trafficking. This visa can help them to leave an exploitative situation and study as a domestic student at primary or secondary school in New Zealand.

Trafficking Child Victim Visitor Visa

A child can be granted this visa if they are certified by New Zealand Police as a victim of people trafficking. This visa can help a child to leave an exploitative situation and stay in New Zealand as a visitor.

Partner of Military Visitor Visa

If your partner holds a military visa, you can come to New Zealand as a visitor. You can stay here for the same length of time as your partner. You can study for up to 3 months with this visa but you cannot work.

Child of Military Visitor Visa

If you have a Military Visa or you're eligible for one, your dependent children can come to New Zealand as visitors. They can stay here for the same length of time as your visa allows you to stay.

Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa

If you are a New Zealand citizen or resident, any of your dependent children who are not New Zealand citizens or residents can join you in New Zealand as visitors.

Antarctic Traveller Visitor Visa

Apply to transit through New Zealand to work in Antarctica for a Contracting Party as part of a scientific programme or expedition under the Antarctic Treaty.

Academic Visitor Visa

You can visit New Zealand as an academic and participate in teaching, educational, professional management or research activities.

Adoption Pre-citizenship Visitor Visa

Children adopted from other countries can visit New Zealand, before their New Zealand citizenship is confirmed.

Adoption Visitor Visa

Children can come to New Zealand to be adopted by New Zealand citizens or residents. The adoption must have the support of Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children.

Arts and Music Festival Visitor Visa

Performers and their immediate support crews can visit New Zealand to take part in approved arts and music festivals.

Dismissed Worker Visitor Visa

Apply for this visa if you have a current work visa and you were dismissed from your job during a trial period. You can stay up to 3 months, but you cannot work.

German Law Student Visitor Visa

German law students or graduates can visit New Zealand as unpaid observers with New Zealand law firms.

Occupational Registration Visitor Visa

You can apply for this visa if you want to come to New Zealand to obtain New Zealand occupational registration. You can also apply if you are already in New Zealand, have applied for residence, and need more time to obtain your occupational registration.

Refugee Claimant Visitor Visa

We may grant you a visitor visa if you are a refugee or protection status claimant who is in New Zealand, while you wait for a decision on your refugee or protection status claim.

Short-term Entertainment Act Visitor Visa

Performers and their immediate support crew can apply for a visitor visa to perform in a short-term live entertainment act, in New Zealand. To apply, the entertainment act must be promoted by a promoter on our Approved Promoters List.

Sports Events Visitor Visa

This visa is for sports people, support staff, match and tournament officials, and media and broadcasting personnel visiting New Zealand for sports events or tours.