New Zealand · Visa information
New Zealand visa information
A family visit or holiday starts with checking the traveller’s passport and whether the official guidance points to a Visitor Visa or NZeTA.
Holidays, family visits and temporary travel enquiries.
A good starting point
Check the entry pathway before preparing documents.
Keep the applicant’s circumstances separate from the person making the enquiry. Approximate dates are fine at this stage.
Bring these details to the enquiry
- Passport nationality and legal residence of the traveller
- Visit purpose and approximate dates
- Partner or children travelling, where relevant
- Any existing permission or previous refusal, without uploading documents here
Please do not send passports, identity numbers, passwords or OTPs in your initial message.
Know what happens next
Next steps for the applicant
Review Immigration New Zealand’s Visitor Visa guidance and entry-document check.
Read the instructions for the route relevant to the traveller.
Organise the requested information and check the applicant’s responsibilities.
The applicant completes official application steps and follows authority messages.
Before you proceed
- Visitor Visa and NZeTA are different pathways.
- This page does not establish eligibility, permitted stay or permission to undertake activities.
- Fees and processing estimates must be checked on the official source at the time of applying.
Scope & fees
Discuss your enquiry first.
Request a quote for the assistance you need. Confirm the agreed tasks and responsibilities before proceeding.
Any NRIHero fee must be shown separately from government and third-party charges. Preparation time is separate from government decision time.
Common questions
Can I use the same answer for all travellers?
Check each traveller’s passport and circumstances. Family members may have different requirements.
Should I book travel first?
Read the official guidance before making non-refundable plans. NRIHero does not guarantee a decision date.
Go to the source
Official information
Source links checked 5 October 2026. This is a source check, not an individual eligibility assessment or legal review. Check the authority’s current instructions before applying.
Your next step
Ask about your New Zealand visa enquiry
Send a short WhatsApp enquiry. Confirm the available assistance, responsibilities and quote before proceeding.