New Zealand•Oceania1 month
441 USD
Duration determined by performance schedule and event dates
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Allowed
Visitor visa for performers and crew taking part in a short-term New Zealand live entertainment act run by an INZ-approved promoter.
The Short-term Entertainment Act Visitor Visa is issued by Immigration New Zealand for performers and support crew taking part in a short-term live entertainment act or tour. The act must be promoted by an Immigration New Zealand approved promoter, and applicants must supply a letter confirming their name, role, and performance dates.
The fee is NZD $441 and 80% of applications are decided within 5 weeks. Stay length matches the event. Applicants need NZD $1,000 per month (or NZD $400 with pre-paid accommodation), must cover their healthcare costs, and meet standard health and character rules. Partner and dependent children 19 or younger can be included; remote work for an overseas employer is permitted.
This visa is ideal for touring musicians, performers, and production crew engaged by a registered New Zealand promoter for a defined short-term run.
Performer or crew member for approved entertainment act
Letter from approved promoter confirming role and performance dates
Sufficient funds (minimum NZD $1,000/month or NZD $400 with prepaid accommodation)
Valid passport and travel documents
Character and health requirements met
Agreement to pay own healthcare costs
Education
none or higher
Min. Savings
12,000 EUR
Valid passport.
Letter of invitation from an Immigration New Zealand approved promoter, including the applicant's name, the name of the performance, and the applicant's role.
Evidence of financial support (bank statements, etc.) or a completed 'Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry'.
Evidence of onward travel (booked ticket or funds to purchase one).
Medical and character documentation if requested.
Certified English translations for any documents not in English.
| Application Steps | Secure an invitation letter from an Immigration New Zealand approved promoter detailing your role, t… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Categories | work; tourist; arts_sports | immigration.govt.nz |
| Criminal Policy | case_by_case | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fee Breakdown · 0 · currency | NZD | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fee Breakdown · 0 · label | Application fee | immigration.govt.nz |
| Forms | Online visa application (Immigration Online) | immigration.govt.nz |
| Application Portal | https://apply.immigration.govt.nz/ | immigration.govt.nz |
| Official Info | https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/short-term-entertainment-act-visitor-visa/ | immigration.govt.nz |
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