New Zealand Tourist Visa Requirements for Indians
If you fulfill the following requirements, you will require a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) and not a visitor visa. The immigration officer will see to that.
• You are an Australian citizen.
• You can stay up to 6 months in New Zealand if you are a UK citizen.
• Citizens from Visa-Waiver agreement countries can stay in New Zealand for 3 months.
Document Requirement for New Zealand Visit Visa for Indians
Indians require the following documents to obtain a New Zealand Visitor Visa.
• Duly completed (Form No. INZ 1017) New Zealand Visitor Visa Application Form.
• Your valid passport
• Proof of funds to sustain during your stay in New Zealand
• A sponsorship form is required for Temporary Entry when a New Zealand resident is supporting you.
• Proof of travel insurance.
Steps to Apply for New Zealand Tourist Visa for Indians
To apply for a New Zealand tourist visa, you need to prove and submit certain documents-
• You should be in good health.
• Bear good character.
• Get a label on your passport or letter when your visitor visa is approved.
• The expiry date of the visa will be mentioned here.
• You must get another visa to stay back in New Zealand after that.
• A New Zealand Visitor visa is non-extendable.
New Zealand Visit Visa Fee
Candidates are required to pay the following New Zealand Visit Visa fee to the New Zealand High Commission based on the type of visa program they select.
Visa Type | Fee |
Visitor Visa (Standard) | NZD 441 |
Visa Waiver | No Fee, but requires an eTA |
Electronic Travel Authority (eTA) | NZD 17 if applied through the app, NZD 23 online |
Group Visitor Visa | Standard Visitor Visa fee for each individual in the group |
Transit Visa | NZD 235 |
New Zealand Tourist Visa Processing Time
The New Zealand Tourist Visa Processing Time can typically take upto 40-60 days. However, it may vary based on the applicant's nationality and workload on the immigration authority.
Further, the average processing times for Visitor Visa (Holiday Visa) as per New Zealand immigration services statistics are as given below:
• 50% of Visitor Visa applications are completed within 76 days.
• 75% of Visitor Visa applications are completed within 90 days.
• 90% of Visitor Visa applications are completed within 120 days.
Which countries are included in New Zealand's Visa Waiver program?
The following information explains the list of the countries included in New Zealand’s Visa Waiver Program.
Country | Region | Country |
Bahamas | Caribbean | Bahamas |
Bermuda | Caribbean | Bermuda |
Bolivia | South America | Bolivia |
Colombia | South America | Colombia |
Costa Rica | Central America | Costa Rica |
Ecuador | South America | Ecuador |
Indonesia | Southeast Asia | Indonesia |
What should I do if I arrive in New Zealand by cruise ship?
Before embarking on any cruise that arrives in New Zealand, you must get a Visitor Visa or NZeTA. In addition, if you are flying into New Zealand to start a cruise, ensure you have the following.
• If your nation is part of the Visa Waiver program, you must present a NZeTA certificate.
• A visitor’s visa if you’re a foreign national.
Only nationals of Australia and New Zealand will not need any of the two.
• On arrival at the port in New Zealand, others on your cruise will be considered to have a Visitor Visa.
• Your visa expires 28 days after you arrive at the first port of call or when the ship departs.
