Visa Rules - New Zealand

Visa Rules

Last updated: 2025-04-24 11:00:52

Tourist Visa

​As of April 2025, Indian citizens planning to visit New Zealand for tourism purposes need to apply for a Visitor Visa. This visa allows you to stay in New Zealand for up to 9 months and can be used for leisure, family visits, or short-term study (up to 3 months). 

Visitor Visa Overview

• Duration: Stay up to 9 months within an 18-month period.
• Activities Allowed: Tourism, visiting friends and family, or short-term study (up to 3 months).
• Work Restrictions: Generally, you cannot work on a Visitor Visa. However, as of January 27, 2025, New Zealand has relaxed its visitor visa rules to attract digital nomads and influencers. Under the new regulations, remote workers and self-employed individuals with foreign clients can live and work in New Zealand for up to 90 days. This initiative aims to boost the country's appeal as a destination and stimulate economic growth.

For a tourist visa to New Zealand, you need to provide the following documents:

1. Passports:

o Scanned copy of bio pages and used pages of the original passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.

o Scanned copy of bio pages and used pages of the original old passport booklets, if any.

2. Photographs:

o Digital photo with a white background, glossy finish, dimensions 45mm x 35mm, 80% face coverage with a little shoulder visible, and clear visibility of eyes and face.

3. Covering Letter:

o Addressed to The Visa Officer, New Zealand High Commission.

o Brief profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates.

o Covering letter can be on plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials or sponsored applicants.

4. Bank Statements:

o Original 6 months personal and company bank statements in non-encrypted PDF format.

o Statements from relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income, and evidence of funds of at least NZ$1,000 per month for maintenance and accommodation, or NZ$400 per month if your accommodation has been prepaid.

o Statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).

5. IT Returns:

o Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) for individuals and the company.

6. Itinerary / Air Tickets:

o Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.

o Day-wise itinerary of the tour.

7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:

o Proof of accommodation or purpose at the destination.

o Booking certificates and payment receipts from tour operators.

o Completed sponsorship form INZ 1025 if your visit is being sponsored by a New Zealand citizen/resident.

o For group visas: a letter from the tour organizer with a comprehensive list of the passengers' names and passport details, and a detailed itinerary of the group.

o Hotel vouchers.

o If intending to stay in New Zealand for more than 6 months, an eMedical Chest X-Ray Certificate issued by one of the appointed panel physicians.

o If intending to stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months, a complete eMedical and Chest X-Ray Certificate issued by one of the appointed panel physicians.

8. Supporting Credentials:

o Businessmen: Proprietorship certificate, Certificate of Registration, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Partnership Deed, PAN Card, NOC from other partners or directors in case of a partnership.

o Employees: Leave sanction letter from the company (from the government body in case of government employees/public servants), last 3 months salary statements (only for private firms), company ID card (optional), retirement certificate or letter/copy of pension book (for retired employees), pension statements for the last three months.

o Students: Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days), Bonafide Certificate (for travel during vacations), school/college ID card (optional).

o Newly Wed / Honeymooners: Marriage certificate (original), wedding invitation card/photographs (if the marriage certificate is not ready).

o Children Traveling Unaccompanied by Both/Either Parent: Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either parent respectively if both/either of them are unaccompanied, passport copies of both/either parent, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents if they don't have passports.

o Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners: Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse, passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse, or any government ID proof mentioning spouse name if not a passport holder.

9. Additional Supporting Documents (if available):

o FD receipts from banks, public shares/debentures certificate, asset evaluation report from a CA.