Welcome to the New Zealand Government’s official immigration website. Visit us to find out how to apply for a visa, to visit, study, work or live in New Zealand. You can also request an NZeTA to get approval to board a plane to New Zealand.

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.

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.

Online visa application process. Visas you must apply for online. You must apply online for the following visas. Accredited Employer Work Visa; Active Investor Plus Residence Visa; Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa; Permanent Resident Visa – unless an exception applies; Transport Work to Residence Visa; Second or Subsequent Resident 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.

An overview of the steps to choosing a New Zealand visa, preparing an application and visa processing. If you need a visa, use the online tool to compare visa options and requirements to help you decide.

Find out how to prepare for your travel to New Zealand — who needs an NZeTA, the identity documents and evidence you need, and what happens when you arrive.

Whether you’re coming to New Zealand to visit, study, work or live, you’ll know there are a few things you need to get sorted. The good news is that you can apply for your visa online, and it’s now easier than ever before.

When you arrive in New Zealand next time with an NZeTA, we give you a new visitor visa. You can only be in New Zealand for up to 6 months within any 12-month period. This period is the 12 months counting back from your intended departure …

An overview of the steps to choosing a New Zealand visa, preparing an application and visa processing. If you need a visa, use the online tool to compare visa options and requirements to help you decide.