Tourist Visitor New Zealand
New Zealand's stunning landscapes — from fjords and glaciers to golden beaches and volcanic plateaus — make it one of the world's most extraordinary travel destinations. The Tourist Visitor Visa lets you experience all of this for up to 9 months at a time.
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Tourism & Family Visits
Apply Online
Step 1
Provide Documents
Step 2
Await Decision
Step 3
Arrive in NZ
Goal
Experience Aotearoa
Up to 9 Months
Stay for up to 9 months per visit, with multiple entry allowed throughout the visa's validity period.
Family & Friends
Visit loved ones, attend events, or simply enjoy the company of friends and family in New Zealand.
Short Courses OK
Study for up to 3 months on a visitor visa. Longer courses require a student visa.
Adventure Tourism
Bungee jumping, skydiving, hiking the Milford Track — New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world.
Family Inclusion
Include your partner and dependent children aged 19 and under in your visitor visa application.
Best Time to Visit
Summer (December–February) is most popular for warm weather. Spring and autumn offer great hiking conditions.
What You Can Do
Tourism & Leisure
Explore New Zealand's iconic landscapes, visit cultural sites, enjoy adventure activities, and experience Māori culture.
Visit Family & Friends
Stay with loved ones who are New Zealand citizens, residents or visa holders for the duration of your visit.
Short-Term Study
Enrol in a course of up to 3 months. For longer study, a student visa is required before travel.
Tourist Visitor FAQs
Details and common inquiries.
