New Zealand visitor visas
Last reviewed 5 September 2026
New Zealand's Visitor visa covers tourism, family visits and some business activities. Many nationalities can instead travel under the NZeTA scheme for shorter stays - check which applies to your passport before applying.
Primary source: Immigration New Zealand
AGS Visa Bridge provides general application support and information for this route. We are not currently confirmed as a regulated immigration adviser for this jurisdiction.
Eligibility (high level)
- A genuine, temporary purpose for the visit
- Sufficient funds for the trip
- Meeting health and character requirements
- Evidence of onward or return travel where required
Documents you are likely to need
- Valid passport
- Evidence of financial means
- Evidence of ties to home country
- Return or onward travel booking, where required
Exact requirements vary by individual case. This is a general checklist, not a guarantee of what will be requested.
Costs and processing times
Government fees, funds requirements and processing times change periodically and vary by individual case. Always confirm the current figures at the official source linked below before making decisions or payments.
Rights and restrictions
Standard visitor visas do not permit employment in New Zealand. Confirm current conditions with Immigration New Zealand before assuming otherwise.
How AGS Visa Bridge can help
- Explaining whether a visitor visa or NZeTA applies to your situation
- Helping you organise a clear, well-evidenced application
- Signposting official Immigration New Zealand guidance
AGS Visa Bridge provides application support and information only. Eligibility feedback is preliminary and not a visa decision. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority, and no outcome, processing time or approval can ever be guaranteed.
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