Visitor Visa
Who it's for: People visiting New Zealand for a short stay.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Money to show: NZ$1,000
- Main fee: NZ$441
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 2 weeks
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | NZ$441 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | NZ$1,000 | — | immigration.govt.nzOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Money to showNZ$1,000Official wording
“You must have at least NZD $1,000 a month, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for your accommodation.”
Main feeNZ$441Official wording
“Cost From NZD $441”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“include your partner and dependent children in your visa application.”
Decision time2 weeksOfficial wording
“Processing time 80% within 2 weeks”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.