You might need a visa to come to NZ on holiday, depending on where you're from and how long you're staying.
Who needs a visa
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You'll need a visa to come to NZ if you're from:
. a country not on the visa-waiver list
. a country on the visa-waiver list and are staying for more than 3 months
. the UK and are staying for more than 6 months.
Visa-waiver list
You don't need a visa to come here if you're a permanent resident or citizen of NZ or Australia.
How long you can stay
A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in NZ for 3 months. You can apply for up to 9 months in an 18 month period, but more than 3 months will only be granted in special cases.
If you want to stay in NZ longer than your tourist visa allows, you can apply for an extension.
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Cost
Find out what your visa will cost
The cost depends on your citizenship, the country you're applying from and the type of visitor visa you need. You won't get a refund if your application is denied.
You can pay by:
. bank cheque
. credit card (MasterCard or Visa)
. SWITCH card (UK only).
How to apply
Use the relevant form to apply:
► Visitor Visa Application Filled Online (recommended)
► Visitor Visa Application Form
► Auckland Region Visitor's Visa Application Form
► Tourist/Business Visitor Visa Application Form
► Temporary Retirement Category Visitor Visa Application Form
► Additional Dependants for a Visitor Visa Form
► Visitors Arriving by Yacht Form
► Group Visa Form for New Zealand
► Additional Group Visa Form for New Zealand
► Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry
You'll need to provide:
. an online application or your completed visitor visa application (form number INZ 1017)
. 2 colour passport photos
. a passport that's valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave NZ
. a ticket out of NZ, or enough money to buy one
. proof you have enough money to live on while you're in NZ. This means:
. NZD$1000 per month
. NZD$400 per month if you've already paid for your accommodation, or
. a completed Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (form number INZ 1025), if someone's agreed to financially support you.
Transit forms
These forms should be completed by applicants who do not intend to spend more than 24 hours in New Zealand and are required to hold transit visas.
►Transit Visa Application Form
►Group Transit Visa Application for Chinese Nationals Transiting New Zealand
►Additional Group Transit Visa Application for Chinese Nationals Transiting New Zealand
Nationality based forms
►Supplementary Form for Chinese Visitors, Students and Workers
► China Tourist Visitor Visa Application Form
► Supplementary Form for Hong Kong and Macau Visitors, Workers and Students
Military visa form
►Military Visa Application Form