Applying online

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.

Our online application system makes it easier to apply and process your application.

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.

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.

How to provide a digital copy of your passport or send us your original passport so we can verify your identity.

Find out what file formats documents must be in when you upload them into our system, and how to fix errors when uploading photos.

Visitor visa applications can include partners and dependent children. Residence applications can include dependent children for partners of New Zealanders.

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.

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.