Save time and money by applying for your work, student or visitor visa online. Get started at www.immigration.govt.nz.
Apply online for your visa
Whether you’re coming to New Zealand to visit, study, work or live, you’ll know there are a few things you need to get sorted.
The good news is that you can apply for your visa online, and it’s now easier than ever before. In fact, it’s faster and cheaper than a paper application, leaving you more time to plan the fun stuff.
No matter if you’re coming from Shanghai or Suva – you can apply for your visa online from anywhere, at any time. And if you’re already in New Zealand and want to stay longer, you can apply for that too.
To get started, visit the immigration website to find out if you need a visa, and the requirements you’ll need to meet.
To apply, you’ll need to upload your documents, a passport-style photo, and pay with a credit or debit card.
We can’t start processing your visa unless everything’s there, so double check you’ve included all the required documents before you press submit.
You can even start your application, save it, and finish it later.
Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll let you know if you need to send us your passport, or if we can issue an e-visa. Simple!
So jump online, get started and we’ll see you soon.
Most work, student and visitor visas can be applied for online. Applying online is often faster and less expensive than sending in a paper application form. When you apply online we can also issue your visa electronically so you won't have to send us your passport.
If you apply online, you'll need to have a credit card ready, and any supporting evidence, like a copy of your passport, will need to be available in an electronic file.
To apply online, visit the Immigration New Zealand website.
