Applying for a visa
Learn about choosing a visa to apply for and how to make your application. Find out about the evidence you might need to provide with your application, how to prevent delays and how to sponsor someone's visa application.
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Summary of the steps to apply for a
An overview of the steps to choosing a New Zealand visa, preparing an application and visa processing. Use the online tool to compare visa options and requirements to help you decide which visa to apply for.
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How to prevent delays with your
Being fully prepared and planning ahead will help make sure your application does not need to be sent back to you for more information. Read the detailed information for the visa you want to apply for.
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Visas you must apply for only online or only on
Find out which visas can only be applied for online and which ones must be made on paper.
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Fees, processing times and
Find out about the fees, decision times and whether a refund might be available.
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Applying
You can apply for most visas online. You can upload supporting documents, photographs and also pay for your application online. Learn how to set up a RealMe account so you can apply online securely.
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Getting immigration
Immigration advice for your visa application must come from a licensed immigration adviser (LIA), or a person who is exempt from being licensed.
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Providing evidence and documents to support your visa
Find out about the evidence and documents you might need to send us to support your visa application.
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Sponsoring someone's
Find out who can sponsor a visa applicant, the sponsorship process and what the responsibilities of a sponsor are.