New Zealand•Oceania1 month
441 NZD
6 months
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Multiple-entry visitor visa for owners and crew of privately owned super yachts (20m+) cruising or refitting in New Zealand for up to 6 months.
Issued by Immigration New Zealand under the Immigration Act 2009, the Super Yachts Visitor Visa is for owners and crew travelling to New Zealand on a privately owned super yacht over 20 metres. It recognises that yacht crew are not undertaking employment in New Zealand and supports the country's marine refit, services, and tourism sectors.
Costing NZD $441 with 80% decided within 5 weeks, it grants multiple-entry stays of up to 6 months, extendable via further visitor visas to a 12-month total. Partners and dependent children aged 19 or younger may be included. Applicants must show NZD $400 per person per month if living on board or with prepaid accommodation, or NZD $1,000 otherwise, plus onward travel.
This visa is ideal for super yacht owners, captains, engineers, and crew whose vessel is cruising or undergoing refit in New Zealand waters and who need flexible multi-entry visitor status tied to the yacht's itinerary.
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Must be an owner or crew member visiting New Zealand on a privately owned super yacht over 20 metres powered by motor, sail, or both.
Must agree to pay any health care costs incurred while in New Zealand.
Must have sufficient funds: NZD $400 per person per month if living on board or with prepaid accommodation, otherwise NZD $1,000 per person per month.
Must have a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from New Zealand.
Must have onward travel arrangements (yacht departure, commercial ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase one).
Must meet New Zealand's health and character requirements; chest X-ray may be required for stays over 6 months and a medical certificate for stays over 12 months.
Police certificates required if total time in New Zealand across all visits will be 24 months or more (not required for applicants 16 or younger).
Must have a genuine intention to meet the conditions of the visa.
Education
none or higher
Min. Savings
4,800 EUR
Valid passport or certificate of identity.
Recent passport-sized photograph.
Evidence of funds (bank statements, credit card statements, or sponsorship form).
Evidence of onward travel (ticket or funds to purchase one).
Letter from the yacht's owner or captain confirming employment/ownership and departure plans.
Police certificates (if staying for 24 months or longer).
Medical/Chest X-ray certificates (if required based on duration or country of origin).
| Online visa application (Apply online via RealMe) | Fill online |
| INZ 1027 - Supplementary form for Chinese applicantsOptional | Fill online |
| INZ 1220 - Supplementary form for Hong Kong / Macao applicantsOptional | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Check eligibility: Confirm the yacht is privately owned and over 20 metres, and gather identity, fun… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fee Breakdown | Visa application fee: 441 NZD | immigration.govt.nz |
| Forms | Online visa application (Apply online via RealMe); INZ 1027 - Supplementary form for Chinese applica… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Application Portal | https://apply.immigration.govt.nz/ | immigration.govt.nz |
| Official Info | https://immigration.govt.nz/visas/super-yachts-visitor-visa | immigration.govt.nz |
| Official Code | Super Yachts Visitor Visa | immigration.govt.nz |
| Requirements | Must be an owner or crew member visiting New Zealand on a privately owned super yacht over 20 metres… | immigration.govt.nz |
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