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New Zealand Visitor Visa

9 facts quoted from the official source

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 or 9 months. You cannot work, but you can study for up to 3 months.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourceshave enough money to pay your living expenses or have an acceptable sponsor
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementYou must have at least NZD $1,000 a month, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for your accommodation.checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel-document requirementa copy of your passport or — if you apply on paper, you can provide a , but it can prevent delays if you provide the original
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsinclude your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
  • Work rightsholiday in New Zealand; visit family and friends in New Zealand; study for up to 3 months; include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
  • Dependent-family rightsinclude your partner and dependent children in your visa application.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom NZD $441checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingUp to either 6 months or 9 months
  • Renewal or extensionIf you are in New Zealand now with a Visitor Visa and need more time for a genuine reason, you can apply to extend your visit.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: 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 or 9 months. You cannot work, but you can study for up to 3 months.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: have enough money to pay your living expenses or have an acceptable sponsor It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.
04Do I need to show accommodation in New Zealand?
The official source states: You must have at least NZD $1,000 a month, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for your accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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