Applying online
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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How to apply for a visa
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.
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Immigration Online — online application
Our online application system makes it easier to apply and process your application.
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Security and privacy of Immigration
The security and privacy of your personal information is important to us. The system will allow information to be shared securely with other organisations online, subject to authorisation from users, who will also be able to review and update their own online data.
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How to create a RealMe
You need a RealMe account to apply for a visa online. RealMe is designed to protect your privacy and is a service used by many New Zealand businesses and government departments.
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Providing your passport for an online
How to provide a digital copy of your passport or send us your original passport so we can verify your identity.
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Uploading documents and
Find out what file formats documents must be in when you upload them into our system, and how to fix errors when uploading photos.
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Including family in your online
Visitor visa applications can include partners and dependent children. Residence applications can include dependent children for partners of New Zealanders.
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Submitting a group application for a Visitor
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.
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Bringing groups of people to New Zealand for an
If you are organising an event with 30 or more international visitors, let Immigration New Zealand know. You may consider a group application for faster processing.