New Zealand Visa

Visit New Zealand – Visitor Visas

New Zealand offers several visitor visa options depending on your travel purpose. Whether you are planning a holiday, visiting family, getting married, or joining loved ones, there is a visa to suit your situation.

Our immigration office helps you choose the right visitor visa category and prepare strong application as per New Zealand immigration laws.

To simplify, New Zealand visitor visas can be grouped into three main categories:

1. General Visitor Visas – For holidays, visiting family, or parents/grandparents.
2. Family & Partnership Visas– To join a partner in NZ (citizen/resident/student/worker) or after a culturally arranged marriage.
3. Guardian Visitor Visa – For parents/legal guardians to accompany a child student.

Common Requirements (for All Visitor Visas)

All visitor visa applicants must meet these conditions:

• Health & Character:Be in good health and of good character.
• Funds:Show proof of funds – NZD $1,000 per month (or $400 if accommodation is prepaid) – or have an eligible sponsor.
• Travel:Evidence of onward travel or ability to buy return ticket.
• Genuine Intent:Must intend a temporary stay only.
• Insurance:Medical/travel insurance strongly recommended.
• Work & Study Rules:No work allowed (except remote work for an overseas employer). Short study (up to 3 months) permitted

1. General Visitor Visas

   Standard Visitor Visa

• Purpose:For tourism, visiting family/friends, or short-term study (up to 3 months).
• Duration:Up to 6 months (in some cases up to 9).
• Visa Options:
• Multiple-Entry:stay 6 months in 12 months & up to 9 months in 18 months.
• Single-Entry:For stays longer than 6 months; expires when you leave NZ.
• Pacific Island Passport Holders:May get 24-month multiple-entry.
• Cost:From NZD $441.
• Notes:Can include partner and dependent children under 19.

      Parent & Grandparent Visitor Visa

• Purpose: Visit children/grandchildren who are NZ citizens or residents.
• Duration: Up to 6 months per visit, maximum 18 months in 3 years.
• Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by child/grandchild (or their parent).
• Eligibility:

• Must apply from outside NZ.
• Cannot have held this visa in the past 36 months.
  • Cost: From NZD $441.
  • Notes: Can include partner; but dependent children must apply separately. If your partner accompanies you, provide evidence of relationship, health, and character.

2. Family & Partnership Visas

Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa

• Purpose:Join NZ citizen/resident partner.
• Duration:

• If living together <12 months → visa up to 1 year.
• If >12 months → visa up to 3 years.
  • Cost:From NZD $341.
  • Requirements:
• Must prove genuine and stable relationship (shared housing, finances, travel, photos, recognition by family).
• Supporting partner must be eligible to support visas/residence.
  • Pathway:May apply for residence later.
  • Notes:Dependent children can be included in your application

Partner of a Student Visitor Visa

• Purpose: Join your partner studying in NZ.
• Duration: Same as partner’s student visa.
• Cost: From NZD $341.
• Requirements:

• Proof of genuine relationship (evidence of living together, shared responsibilities, communication).
• Application can be submitted together but approved only if student visa is granted.
• Supporting partner must complete Form INZ 1146

Partner of a Worker Visitor Visa

• Purpose: Join your partner holding a valid work visa.
• Duration: Same as partner’s work visa.
• Cost: From NZD $341.
• Requirements:

• Must be in a genuine/stable relationship with your partner.
• Partner must hold an eligible work visa (not all work visas qualify).
• Evidence of shared life (housing, finances, recognition by others).
• Application can be submitted together but approved only if partner’s work visa is approved.
• Supporting partner must complete Form INZ 1146
  • Notes:Dependent children can be included in your application

Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa

• Purpose:For partners of NZ citizens/residents after a culturally arranged marriage (or to marry in NZ under cultural tradition).
• Duration:Up to 3 months.
• Cost:From NZD $441.
• Requirements:

• Marriage arranged by someone other than the couple, under recognised tradition.
• Both partners over 18 (or 16–17 with parental consent).
• Must have met before applying and intend to live together.
• Have no legal impediments to the marriage (e.g., not already married or close relatives).
• Supporting partner must be NZ citizen/resident and eligible to support.
  • Evidence Needed:Family/matchmaker communication records, cultural / traditional ceremony evidence.
  • Notes:Can include dependent children in the application.

3. Guardian Visitor Visa

• Purpose:For a parent or legal guardian to accompany and care for a child studying in NZ.
• Duration:Same as the child’s student visa.
• Cost:From NZD $441.
• Eligibility:

• Child must be under 17 (or enrolled in school years 1–13).
• Only one parent/guardian may stay with the child at a time.
• Must provide proof of guardianship (birth certificate, adoption/court documents).
• Must provide child’s enrollment and student visa details.
  • Notes:
• Work not allowed (except remote overseas work).
• Study permitted for up to 3 months.
• Full medical insurance strongly recommended.

How Can-X Punjab Can Help?

Applying for a New Zealand Visitor Visa requires careful attention to eligibility, supporting documents, and compliance with immigration rules. At Can-X Immigration, we ensure your application is accurate, complete, and aligned with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) requirements.

Our team reviews your travel purpose, financial evidence, and supporting documents to confirm eligibility, prepares your application package, and ensures all forms and information are properly submitted. If you face challenges—such as prior refusals, limited travel history, or complex circumstances—we provide tailored strategies to strengthen your application.

With Can-X Immigration, you can feel confident that your New Zealand Visitor Visa application is in trusted hands. Let us help you secure your visa and focus on enjoying your journey.