Cost
NZD $441
Exact fee can depend on citizenship and application location.
New Zealand Visitor Visa Guide
New Zealand Visitor Visa 2026
Check the current Visitor Visa cost, processing time, stay length and requirements before applying through Immigration New Zealand.
Immigration NZ source checked: 17 September 2026 at 9:23 am NZST
Current standard Visitor VisaFrom $441 · 80% within 2 weeksStay up to either 6 months or 9 months, depending on the visa granted.
Quick answer
NZ Visitor Visa cost, processing time and stay
Processing time
2 weeks
Current recent-application average is about one week.
Length of stay
either 6 months or 9 months
Your eVisa conditions control the actual period granted.
Visitor Visa requirements
What do you need for a New Zealand Visitor Visa?
Immigration New Zealand assesses your genuine intention to visit, ability to support yourself, plans to leave and the other requirements of the visa.
1. Requirement
have plans to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay
2. Requirement
have enough money to pay your living expenses or have an acceptable sponsor
3. Requirement
not plan to work in New Zealand, unless you work remotely for a business overseas
4. Requirement
meet the other requirements of this visa.
5. Requirement
holiday in New Zealand
6. Requirement
visit family and friends in New Zealand
7. Requirement
study for up to 3 months
8. Requirement
include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
Money & onward travel
Show you can support your visit and leave New Zealand
Your application may need evidence of funds or an acceptable sponsor, plus evidence you can leave New Zealand at the end of the visit. Bank statements, prepaid accommodation and onward travel evidence may be relevant depending on your application.
What the visa allows
What can you do on a Visitor Visa?
1
holiday in New Zealand
2
visit family and friends in New Zealand
3
study for up to 3 months
4
include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
Do not book non-refundable travel early: Immigration New Zealand recommends waiting until your Visitor Visa is approved.
Pacific fee reduction
Temporary lower fee for eligible Pacific nationals
From 1 June 2026 for 12 months, eligible Pacific nationals applying outside New Zealand have a temporary total Visitor Visa cost of NZD $161. Immigration New Zealand says this group does not pay the IVL. Parent Boost and Group Visitor Visas are excluded from this temporary reduction.
Official application
Apply for a New Zealand Visitor Visa online
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New Zealand Visitor Visa questions
How much is a New Zealand Visitor Visa in 2026?
Immigration New Zealand currently lists the standard Visitor Visa from NZD $441. Most international visitors may also need to pay the NZD $100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. Exact fees depend on citizenship and where you apply.
How long does a New Zealand Visitor Visa take?
Immigration New Zealand currently says 2 weeks. Its current wait-time page shows an average of about 1 week and most applications completed within 2 weeks, based on recent applications.
How long can I stay in New Zealand on a Visitor Visa?
The standard Visitor Visa currently allows either 6 months or 9 months. A multiple-entry visa can allow up to 6 months in each 12-month period, while a single-entry visa can allow up to 9 months in an 18-month period, subject to the visa granted.
Can I work on a New Zealand Visitor Visa?
You cannot take employment in New Zealand on a standard Visitor Visa. Immigration New Zealand says remote work for an overseas business may be permitted under the visitor rules.
Can I study on an NZ Visitor Visa?
The standard Visitor Visa can allow study for up to 3 months.
Do visa-waiver travellers need a Visitor Visa?
Not always. Travellers from visa-waiver countries generally use the Visa Waiver Visitor Visa process and need an NZeTA before travel. Australian citizens have separate border arrangements.