New Zealand visas
Whether you need a visa to travel to New Zealand — or can request an NZeTA — depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. New Zealand’s immigration system is run by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). This hub explains the main routes — visitor, work, study, family, business and residence — in plain language and links to the official immigration.govt.nz sources so you can confirm exactly what applies to you.
New Zealand visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor visas & NZeTAShort stays in New Zealand — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus the NZeTA for eligible travellers.3 visas
- Work visasComing to New Zealand to work — the accredited-employer, skilled and specific-purpose work routes and what they require.4 visas
- Student visasStudying in New Zealand — student visas for accepted students, and what they let you do.1 visa
- Family & partner visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or parent in New Zealand.5 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting in or running a business in New Zealand, and the routes for exceptional talent.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in New Zealand long term — the residence categories and the path to permanent residence and citizenship.3 visas
New Zealand visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to New Zealand
You do not require a visa to enter New Zealand if you are: A New Zealand citizen travelling on a New Zealand passport or a foreign passport bearing an endorsement for New Zealand citizens. A citizen of Australia travelling with an Australian passport.
Entry into New Zealand
There are no COVID-19 restrictions on travel from Ireland to New Zealand. There is no requirement to present vaccination or testing certificates for COVID-19. If you test positive while in New Zealand, you will be required to remain in isolation for seven days after the onset of symptoms. In order to enter New Zealand, visitors must provide evidence of adequate cash to support their stay, which must be at least NZD 1,000 per person each month of stay or NZD 400 if lodging has been pre-paid. Visitors are expected to have the documentation necessary for their next destination on them at all times.
Criteria to apply for a New Zealand Visa
There is a criteria for travellers to follow when obtaining a visa to New-Zealand. It is designed to assist travellers in knowing what documents are required when applying for a visa. The criteria is listed below.
- Criteria for a New Zealand visa can be found at the nearest Embassy.
Appointment Waiting Times
Although NVC strives to schedule appointments within three months of NVC's receipt of all requested documentation, this timeframe is contingent on the consular section's operational status and capacity.
Who Can Visit New Zealand Without a Visa?
Most tourists do not require a visa if they are staying for less than 90 days. Australian citizens do not require a visa. Nationals of visa waiver nations and China are eligible to apply for eVisas in New Zealand.
What To Do If Your New Zealand Visa is Refused?
You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Schengen visa and the reasons for the refusal. To reapply, you are required to submit a new application, pay the application cost, and schedule a new interview.
New Zealand — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Time zone
- NZST/NZDT (UTC+12/+13)
New Zealand visas — people also ask
You must have at least $1,000 per month, or $400 per month if your accommodation is already paid for. Proof of accommodation prepayment, such as hotel pre-paid vouchers or receipts, can serve as evidence. bank statements.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
