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New Zealand Visa

Do you need a visa to visit New Zealand? Find your nearest New Zealand Embassy.

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Our New Zealand Visa Guide will teach you everything you need to know about New Zealand’s visa policy for people from all over the world, including different types of visas, particular requirements, visa sponsorships, visa fees, and more. It is critical to have a scheduled flight ticket in hand before applying for a visa to New Zealand.

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.

For more information on visas to New Zealand, you can visit their Embassy page.

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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.

Processing Time For New Zealand Visas

Processing times will vary depending on what visa you are applying for. For a New Zealand partner visa can take around 6 months. A permanent resident visa can take around 77 days. A skilled migrant visa can take around 36 months, and travel resident visas can take around 12 days.

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.

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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.

For detailed information on specific parts of the general visa process, you can refer to the links below to find the answer to your query. If you are unable to find any particular information, please contact us via email.

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New Zealand Visa Types

There are various types of visas available in New-Zealand. Each visa is designed for a different purpose of stay. You must ensure you have the correct visa for yourself before travelling. The types of visas available are:

  • Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.
  • Straight to Residence Visa.
  • Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa.
  • Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Visa.
  • Long Term Skill Shortage List Resident Visa.
  • Parent Retirement Resident Visa.
  • Talent (Accredited Employer) Resident Visa.

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.

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