Visitors To New Zealand

Some people need a visa to enter New Zealand, and some don't. If you are not from a visa-free country you will need to apply for a visitor visa before you go to New Zealand. If you are an Indian Citizen then a tourist visa is required to visit New Zealand. If you are granted a visitor’s permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:  You may not work while you are in New Zealand (unless you apply for and are granted a work permit). You may not study for more than three months while you are in New Zealand (unless you apply for and are granted a student permit).

• You must keep within New Zealand’s laws.
• You must only stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.

If you break any of these conditions we may require you to leave the country immediately. Meet us for a free consultation and See if you qualify - FREE SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Requirements for Tourist Visa
When you apply for a visitor visa, the visa officer would want to know if you are in good health, if you are of a good character and your intentions are not otherwise.

You will have to have your passport. This must be valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand. 

You will need to prove that you have plans and the means to leave within the period of your permit. Suitable proof may include: 

actual travel tickets (confirmed or open-dated) out of New Zealand to a country which you have the right to enter; or

written confirmation from an airline or travel agency that onward travel has been booked and paid for.

You will also need to show the proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. This means you have a minimum of NZ$1000 per person per month of the visit, or NZ$400 per person per month if accommodation has already been paid for. Acceptable evidence of sufficient funds can be demonstrated in the form of: 

cash

travellers' cheques

bank drafts

recognised credit cards with sufficient credit available – it is recommended that visitors have an up-to-date credit card statement.

Frequently asked questions :  

Who cannot get a visa?
People who don't meet the basic requirements listed above, As well as some people who have committed serious crimes will not be allowed into New Zealand at all.

If your application is incomplete when you lodge it, you submit false information or you don't meet the requirements, you may be refused or denied a tourist permit. 

How long can I stay?
The maximum stay under a visitor visa is nine months. As visa-free conditions only last for three months (or six if you are from the United Kingdom), you will need a visa for any longer stay.  

What about my family?
Your application can cover your partner and any dependent children up to the age of 19. Children over 20, and non-dependants, will need to make their own application.  

Medical insurance
It is recommended that you have comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your visit. If you are from the United Kingdom or Australia, you will get the same immediate medical coverage as a New Zealand citizen or resident, thanks to the Reciprocal Health Agreements.