New Zealand•Oceania1 month
441 NZD
1 month
No
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Short-stay visa for journalists, broadcasters, and trade-media correspondents invited to Tourism New Zealand's Visiting Media Programme.
The Visiting Media Visitor Visa is a niche Immigration New Zealand category for participants in Tourism New Zealand's Visiting Media Programme. It lets accredited journalists, broadcasters, and trade-media correspondents enter NZ to produce content promoting the country's tourism and trade. Each applicant must hold an invitation from Tourism NZ or an NZTE letter of introduction.
The visa costs NZD 441, allows a 1-month stay, and is decided within 5 weeks for 80% of applicants. Holders may do media work tied to the invitation and work remotely for overseas employers. Funds of NZD 1,000 per month (or NZD 400 if accommodation is prepaid) or a sponsor are required. Partners and children 19 and under can be included; the visa is not renewable and has no PR pathway.
This visa is ideal for a credentialed travel journalist or documentary crew member with a confirmed Tourism NZ or NZTE invitation needing short, sanctioned media access to New Zealand.
| Initial grant | 1 month |
Must be a participant in Tourism New Zealand's Visiting Media Programme.
Must hold an invitation from Tourism New Zealand or a letter of introduction from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).
Must have at least NZD 1,000 per month in funds (or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid), or an acceptable sponsor.
Must intend to leave New Zealand at the end of the stay.
Must be in good health (chest X-ray or medical exam may be required) and of good character.
Must provide proof of identity, including a passport valid for at least 3 months after intended departure.
Must have a ticket to leave New Zealand, enough funds to buy one, or be sponsored for onward travel.
Must agree to pay own health-care costs while in New Zealand.
Education
none or higher
Completed Visitor Visa application (online via INZ portal or paper form INZ 1017).
Passport valid for at least 3 months past intended departure date.
One acceptable visa photograph (online application) or two photographs (paper application).
Invitation from Tourism New Zealand or letter of introduction from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE).
Evidence of funds: bank/credit-card statements, sponsorship form (INZ 1025), or pre-paid accommodation receipts.
Proof of onward travel ticket or funds to buy one.
Chest X-ray and/or medical certificate if requested by INZ (typically only for stays beyond 6 or 12 months).
Police certificates if total NZ stay across all visits will reach 24 months, or if requested by INZ.
Evidence of relationship (marriage/birth certificates) for any partner or dependent children included.
Hukou and Chinese identity card (citizens of China applying from China); identity card copy (Hong Kong / Macao applicants).
Supplementary form INZ 1027 (paper applications from China) or INZ 1220 (paper applications from Hong Kong / Macao), if applicable.
| Visitor Visa Application (INZ 1017) | Fill online |
| Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025)Optional | Fill online |
| Supplementary Form for Chinese visitors, workers and students (INZ 1027)Optional | Fill online |
| Supplementary Form for Hong Kong and Macau visitors, workers and students (INZ 1220)Optional | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Secure an invitation from Tourism New Zealand or a letter of introduction from New Zealand Trade and… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Categories | work; business | immigration.govt.nz |
| Fee Breakdown | Visa fee: 441 NZD | immigration.govt.nz |
| Forms | Visitor Visa Application (INZ 1017); Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025); Supplementary … | immigration.govt.nz |
| Official Info | https://immigration.govt.nz/visas/visiting-media-visitor-visa | immigration.govt.nz |
| Petitioner | self | immigration.govt.nz |
| Required Docs | Completed Visitor Visa application (online via INZ portal or paper form INZ 1017).; Passport valid f… | immigration.govt.nz |
| Requirements | Must be a participant in Tourism New Zealand's Visiting Media Programme.; Must hold an invitation fr… | immigration.govt.nz |
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