Types of New Zealand Visitor Visas
General Visitor Visa
Immigration New Zealand processes visitor visa applications for tourism and family visits, requiring proof of genuine intent to travel.
- Family and Financial Ties: Provide documents such as a leave letter from your employer, pay slips, and family information.
- Family Inclusion: Include your partner and children in your application.
Parent & Grandparent Category
- Eligibility: Parents or grandparents of New Zealand citizens or residents can apply for multiple entry visas.
- Requirements: Must be sponsored by your NZ-based child or grandchild.
- Inclusion: Include your partner in the application.
Partnership Category
- Eligibility: Partners or dependents of NZ citizens, residents, or visa holders.
- Requirements: Relationship must be genuine and stable.
- Duration: Stay aligned with the partner’s visa duration.
Visa Extension
- Already in New Zealand: Apply for an extension if you wish to stay beyond your current visa due to changed plans.