At a glance
- Stay
- Up to 6 or 9 months
- Work
- Not allowed
- Study
- Up to 3 months
Figures are from Immigration New Zealand as at 23 October 2026 and change regularly. Always check the official page before applying.
Who it’s for
- Parents and relatives visiting family
- Tourists
- People with a previous visitor visa decline
What INZ looks for
- That you are a genuine visitor who will leave on time
- Funds for your stay and onward travel
- Health and character requirements
Where people go wrong
- Weak ties to home, such as no job or family evidence
- Not explaining a previous decline or overstay
How we help
- Preparing funds, sponsor and ties-to-home evidence
- Addressing a previous decline head-on
This guide is general information, not immigration advice. Immigration New Zealand makes every visa decision. More in visit visas.