🇳🇿 New Zealand Visitor Visa
For tourism, family/friend visits and temporary stays for travellers who require a Visitor Visa.
Common evidence to prepare.
Airvia should create a profile-specific checklist rather than ask every applicant for the same documents.
- Passport/travel document copy or original if specifically required
- Acceptable visa photograph(s)
- Evidence of enough money for living costs or acceptable sponsorship
- Evidence of genuine visitor plans in New Zealand
- Proof of plans/ability to leave New Zealand at the end of the stay
- Accommodation / itinerary information
- Relationship/identity documents for partner/dependent children included where applicable
- Sponsorship form and sponsor evidence if applicable
- Police certificate if required
- Chest X-ray or medical evidence if required
- English translations plus copies of original non-English documents
Different applicants need different proof.
Tourist
Purpose, accommodation, funds and departure plans.
Family visit
Relationship, host details, funds/sponsorship and genuine-visitor evidence.
Sponsored
Acceptable sponsor and sponsorship evidence.
Family application
Partner/dependent children may be included in some Visitor Visa applications subject to rules.
Official information to note.
Immigration New Zealand currently lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD $441 and 80% processing within 2 weeks, and recommends avoiding non-refundable travel before approval.
Review before submission.
- Insufficient proof the applicant will leave
- Weak funds or sponsorship evidence
- Incomplete translations
- Unclear genuine-visitor purpose
- Missing medical or character evidence where requested
Enquire about this visa
Before you apply
Does submitting all documents guarantee a visa?
No. Only the government authority can make the decision.
Can the checklist change for a salaried, self-employed or sponsored applicant?
Yes. The relevant evidence changes with the applicant's circumstances, funding and purpose.
Should I hide a previous refusal?
No. Answer immigration-history questions accurately. Previous decisions should be reviewed and disclosed as required by the application.
Ready to start? Send your profile to Airvia or use the Smart Visa Check.