New Zealand visa for Indians

Visitor Visa · Validity decided by INZ · Decision in 1–2.5 weeks · Online Visitor Visa (NZD 341 + NZD 100 IVL), student visa and Accredited Employer Work Visa

e-Visa · fully online

New Zealand visa: quick answers

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Do Indians need a visa for New Zealand?: Yes. The New Zealand Visitor Visa is applied for online. INZ decides single or multiple entry and the validity; Indian passport holders are not covered by the 24-month multiple-entry rule that applies to some Pacific passports. 80% of visitor visas are decided within 2 weeks; September to March is busiest. Study, work and family routes need an e-visa.
How much does a New Zealand visa cost?: From ₹25,031 per traveller all-in: ₹18,196 government fee, ₹5,336 mandatory charges (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)) plus ₹1,499 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹25,780, Business ₹26,530.
How long does a New Zealand visa take?: 1–2.5 weeks (about 12 days from submission); immigration.govt.nz publishes 1–2 weeks. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

Visitor Visa · Decided by INZ · paperless

New Zealand visa from India

New Zealand · e-Visa in 1–2.5 weeks

Decision expected by 27 Nov · filing guaranteedNo embassy visitVistolane fee back if we miss the date

When do you plan to travel?

Set your travel date in the price card and we'll pick the right attention level for your lead time. Without a date, decisions land by 27 Nov.

That's it. One step on your side; the route's own requirements are listed below.

Complete the free NZ Traveller Declaration (NZTD) from 24 hours before departure.
Maximum 9 months in any 18-month period; stays over 6 months need a chest X-ray for Indian citizens.
Validity and entries are decided by INZ; a 2-year visa is not promised.

Official source: INZ Visitor Visa NZ Traveller Declaration

Decision expected by Fri 27 Nov

3 days faster

Tourist visa · e-VisaChange

Stay

Up to 6 months (multiple) or 9 months (single) within any 18 months

Validity

Decided by INZ

Entry

Decided by INZ

Paperless and fully online. Accepted at all ports of entry. No embassy visit.

Documents by: Thu 5 Nov
Filed by: Tue 10 Nov
Decision expected: Fri 27 Nov

Filed on time, or your fee is refunded in full.

Service level

Government fee₹18,196

International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)₹5,336

₹2,248

Total₹25,780

Start my application

Pay now · refunded in full if we can't file on time.

Every service level promises the same window, the authority's published figure (1–2 weeks) plus a 2-working-day safety buffer on the latest date; higher levels only file sooner. Official source: immigration.govt.nz, checked Oct 2026. Visas are a government-led process: we guarantee filing on time once all your documents are in; appointment availability and government processing times are outside our control.

Ask the team about this visaDocuments, dates, price: a specialist answers on WhatsApp. Typically replies within an hour

Step 1

What are you travelling to New Zealand for?

Tourist and student files stay in-house. Everything else goes to a partner we have vetted.

Fewer refusals, with a date you can plan around

Applying for a New Zealand visa is tedious and often refused over small manual errors. Vistolane pairs a specialist review with automated checks so nothing slips.

With VistolaneDoing it yourself

DocumentsConsistent and up to dateOften vague and mismatched

ItineraryAccurate and verifiableUnclear and not verifiable

ChecksSpecialist + automated reviewManual process, prone to error

We guarantee to file within your plan's window once your documents are in; miss it and you are refunded in full. A decision is expected by 27 Nov 2026, indicative only. Approval and processing time are always the government's.

How the New Zealand e-visa process works

1
Apply on Vistolane
Upload your passport. Details are read automatically, so no typing errors. You only pay the government fee up front.
2
Your documents are verified
A specialist checks every file against the immigration standard and lodges it with the authority.
3
Your visa gets processed
We work with immigration to keep the file moving and track it against the published window.
4
Get your visa on27 Nov
The approved e-visa lands in your inbox and your Vistolane account, ready to print.

Learn from refusals

Refusal stories · learn from them

Four ways applicants get refused, and what to do instead

Bank statement showed a sudden deposit

Schengen tourist visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

An uncle transferred ₹3 lakh a week before applying so the balance 'looked better'. The officer read it as borrowed funds and refused. What to do instead: show 3 to 6 months of steady balance and explain any large credit with a source letter.

Applied on the wrong purpose

UK visitor visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant was going to a 3-week training paid by the employer but applied as a plain tourist. Refused for misrepresentation. What to do instead: pick the purpose that matches your invitation letter, even if the fee is higher.

Hotel booking cancelled before decision

Japan e-visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant booked a refundable hotel, then cancelled it to save money before the decision. The embassy re-checked and refused. What to do instead: keep every booking live until the visa is in your hand.

Ignored the interview prep

US B1/B2 · pattern seen in refusal letters

Fluent and well documented, but the applicant answered 'to visit friends' when the DS-160 said tourism. Refused under 214(b). What to do instead: your answers must match the form; practise once with our mock interview tool.

Already refused elsewhere? Applying with us starts with a specialist reading the refusal letter and rebuilding the file around it.

Why New Zealand visas get refused

Passport validity

Passport expiring within 6 months of travel or without two blank pages.

Funds evidence

Bank statements that do not show a stable balance or an unexplained large deposit.

Purpose of travel

Itinerary, hotel and return ticket that do not match the dates on the form.

Previous refusals

An undeclared earlier refusal or overstay on any visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?

The New Zealand Visitor Visa is applied for online. INZ decides single or multiple entry and the validity; Indian passport holders are not covered by the 24-month multiple-entry rule that applies to some Pacific passports. 80% of visitor visas are decided within 2 weeks; September to March is busiest.

When should I apply?

Allow 1–2.5 weeks for the decision. Apply as soon as travel dates are firm.

Why was my visa rejected?

Common reasons are incomplete or inconsistent documents, weak proof of ties to home and insufficient financial evidence.

Is my data secure?

Your documents are encrypted in transit and at rest and are only visible to the specialist working your file. We never sell data.

Do I need to visit an embassy?

No. The whole application is paperless and the approval is emailed to you.

How we reviewed this page

Fees, windows and rules on this page come from official government sources and are re-checked when the authority publishes changes.

Immigration New Zealand

1 traveller · Premium · decision expected by 27 Nov 2026

Total ₹25,780

Vistolane fee back if we can't file on time · government fees never refundableApply now

About the New Zealand Visitor Visa

Fees. The New Zealand government fee is ₹18,196, plus International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) ₹5,336 charged with it, and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹1,499: ₹25,031 per traveller with nothing added later. immigration.govt.nz publishes a processing time of 1–2 weeks (verified 2026-10-29). Vistolane commits to a filing date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.

Validity and stay. The New Zealand Visitor Visa is valid decided by inz and allows a stay of up to 6 months (multiple) or 9 months (single) within any 18 months; entries: decided by inz. Routes covered on this page: Visitor, Student, Accredited Employer Work.

Complete the free NZ Traveller Declaration (NZTD) from 24 hours before departure.
Maximum 9 months in any 18-month period; stays over 6 months need a chest X-ray for Indian citizens.
Validity and entries are decided by INZ; a 2-year visa is not promised.

Proof of funds for New Zealand, by visa category

Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.

Tourist / visitor	₹3.32 lakh
Student	₹36.07 lakh
Work / sponsored	₹2.33 lakh
Family / partner	₹4.32 lakh
Business / investor	₹28.48 crore
Permanent residence	₹5.41 lakh

Refusals. The most common New Zealand refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the New Zealand checklist before filing, and the mock interview tool covers the questions case officers raise in follow-up requests.

Not sure which route fits? Run the free New Zealand eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for New Zealand, or read the full New Zealand visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.

New Zealand visa questions, answered

Do Indians need a visa for New Zealand?

Yes. The New Zealand Visitor Visa is applied for online. INZ decides single or multiple entry and the validity; Indian passport holders are not covered by the 24-month multiple-entry rule that applies to some Pacific passports. 80% of visitor visas are decided within 2 weeks; September to March is busiest. Study, work and family routes need an e-visa.

How much does a New Zealand visa cost?

From ₹25,031 per traveller all-in: ₹18,196 government fee, ₹5,336 mandatory charges (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)) plus ₹1,499 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹25,780, Business ₹26,530.

How long does a New Zealand visa take?

1–2.5 weeks (about 12 days from submission); immigration.govt.nz publishes 1–2 weeks. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a New Zealand visa?

A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The New Zealand checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a New Zealand visa?

About ₹3.32 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹28.48 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week.

Can I apply for the New Zealand visa online, or is it visa on arrival?

Online. New Zealand issues the Visitor Visa before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.

How long can I stay in New Zealand on this visa?

Up to 6 months (multiple) or 9 months (single) within any 18 months; entry: decided by inz; validity decided by inz. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for New Zealand?

No. New Zealand decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.