New Zealand•OceaniaINZ 1017 — Visitor Visa
At a Glance
4–14 days
NZD $441
9 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
Temporary entry visa for tourism, family visits, and short study in New Zealand, allowing up to 9 months in any 18-month period.
Immigration New Zealand's temporary entry visa for travellers coming for tourism, family visits, or short-term study of up to three months. Applicants must be in good health and character, have genuine reasons for visiting, and show they can leave at the end of their stay.
NZD 341 to apply (NZD 300 application fee + NZD 41 immigration levy) plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy where it applies. Most decisions land in 4 working days and 80% within 2 weeks. INZ grants either a multiple-entry visa (6 months per 12-month period) or a single-entry visa (up to 9 months), capped at 9 months in any 18 months. Partners and dependent children can be included; only remote work for an overseas employer is allowed.
This visa is ideal for short-term tourists, people visiting friends or family, and travellers undertaking a short course of study in New Zealand.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 9 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Hold a valid passport (must remain valid for at least 3 months after planned departure from New Zealand).
Be a genuine visitor and able to demonstrate intent to leave New Zealand at the end of stay.
Have enough money for living expenses (typically NZD 1,000 per month, or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is pre-paid) or an acceptable sponsor.
Hold onward travel arrangements or sufficient funds to purchase them.
Meet INZ health requirements (chest X-ray and/or medical certificate may be required depending on length of stay, country TB status, and recent travel).
Meet INZ character requirements (police certificates may be required, less than 6 months old).
Not intend to work in New Zealand (remote work for an overseas business is permitted).
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Savings
12,000 NZD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (or certificate of identity) valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure date.
Acceptable passport-style photo (JPG/JPEG).
Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements, credit-card statements) or sponsorship.
Evidence of onward travel (e.g., return ticket) or funds to purchase it.
Evidence of accommodation (e.g., hotel bookings or invitation letter).
Medical and chest X-ray certificates (if required by length of stay, country TB status, or recent travel).
Police certificates (less than 6 months old) if required for character assessment.
Completed Visitor Visa Application (INZ 1017) — typically submitted online via Immigration Online.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Allows stays of up to 9 months (single-entry) or 6 months per 12-month period (multiple-entry).
- Partner and dependent children can be included in the same application.
- Remote work for an overseas business is permitted while visiting.
- Short-term study of up to 3 months is allowed during the visa's validity.
- Most applications are decided quickly — average 4 working days, 80% within 2 weeks.
- Online application via Immigration Online keeps the process simple and trackable.
- Modest fee structure: NZD 441 plus the NZD 100 IVL where applicable.
Worth Knowing
- Cannot work in New Zealand other than remote work for an overseas employer.
- Must show evidence of sufficient funds (around NZD 1,000/month, or NZD 400/month if accommodation is pre-paid) or an acceptable sponsor.
- Multiple-entry qualification requires having been outside New Zealand for at least 9 of the previous 18 months.
- Medical, chest X-ray, or police certificates may be required depending on length of stay and country of origin.
- Maximum stay of 9 months in any 18-month period limits long-term use.
- Cannot be used to take up employment in New Zealand (other than remote work for an overseas business).
- Cannot stay more than 9 months in any 18-month period on a Visitor Visa.
- Applicants who do not satisfy INZ health or character requirements will not be granted a visa.
Application Process
Check qualification and whether you need a Visitor Visa or can travel on an NZeTA via the INZ online tool.
Create a RealMe account and gather supporting documents (passport, photo, evidence of funds, onward travel, accommodation).
Complete the online Visitor Visa application (INZ 1017) via the INZ Immigration Online portal, including any dependants under 20.
Pay the visa application fee and immigration levy (NZD 341 in total) and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (NZD 100, if applicable).
If requested, submit medical/chest X-ray certificates and police certificates.
Await decision (average 4 working days; 80% within 2 weeks).
Travel to New Zealand within the visa's validity dates.
Application Forms
| INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa Application | Fill online |
| INZ 1018 — Visitor Visa GuideOptional | Fill online |
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