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INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa
VisasNew ZealandINZ 1017 — Visitor Visa
New ZealandNew Zealand•Oceania
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INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa

Tourist Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

4-14 days

Application Fee

541 NZD

Stay Duration

9 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

Overview

Temporary entry visa for tourism, family visits, and short study in New Zealand, allowing up to 9 months in any 18-month period.

Immigration New Zealand's temporary entry visa for travellers coming for tourism, family visits, or short-term study of up to three months. Applicants must be in good health and character, have genuine reasons for visiting, and show they can leave at the end of their stay.

NZD 441 application fee plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy where it applies. Most decisions land in 4 working days and 80% within 2 weeks. INZ grants either a multiple-entry visa (6 months per 12-month period) or a single-entry visa (up to 9 months), capped at 9 months in any 18 months. Partners and dependent children can be included; only remote work for an overseas employer is allowed.

This visa is ideal for short-term tourists, people visiting friends or family, and travellers undertaking a short course of study in New Zealand.

Fee Breakdown

Visitor Visa application fee (online)
441 NZD
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)
100 NZD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant9 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Hold a valid passport (must remain valid for at least 3 months after planned departure from New Zealand).

Be a genuine visitor and able to demonstrate intent to leave New Zealand at the end of stay.

Have enough money for living expenses (typically NZD 1,000 per month, or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is pre-paid) or an acceptable sponsor.

Hold onward travel arrangements or sufficient funds to purchase them.

Meet INZ health requirements (chest X-ray and/or medical certificate may be required depending on length of stay, country TB status, and recent travel).

Meet INZ character requirements (police certificates may be required, less than 6 months old).

Not intend to work in New Zealand (remote work for an overseas business is permitted).

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Savings

12,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (or certificate of identity) valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure date.

Acceptable passport-style photo (JPG/JPEG).

Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements, credit-card statements) or sponsorship.

Evidence of onward travel (e.g., return ticket) or funds to purchase it.

Evidence of accommodation (e.g., hotel bookings or invitation letter).

Medical and chest X-ray certificates (if required by length of stay, country TB status, or recent travel).

Police certificates (less than 6 months old) if required for character assessment.

Completed Visitor Visa Application (INZ 1017) — typically submitted online via Immigration Online.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows stays of up to 9 months (single-entry) or 6 months per 12-month period (multiple-entry).
  • Partner and dependent children can be included in the same application.
  • Remote work for an overseas business is permitted while visiting.
  • Short-term study of up to 3 months is allowed during the visa's validity.
  • Most applications are decided quickly — average 4 working days, 80% within 2 weeks.
  • Online application via Immigration Online keeps the process simple and trackable.
  • Modest fee structure: NZD 441 plus the NZD 100 IVL where applicable.

Worth Knowing

  • Cannot work in New Zealand other than remote work for an overseas employer.
  • Must show evidence of sufficient funds (around NZD 1,000/month, or NZD 400/month if accommodation is pre-paid) or an acceptable sponsor.
  • Multiple-entry eligibility requires having been outside New Zealand for at least 9 of the previous 18 months.
  • Medical, chest X-ray, or police certificates may be required depending on length of stay and country of origin.
  • Maximum stay of 9 months in any 18-month period limits long-term use.
  • Cannot be used to take up employment in New Zealand (other than remote work for an overseas business).
  • Cannot stay more than 9 months in any 18-month period on a Visitor Visa.
  • Applicants who do not satisfy INZ health or character requirements will not be granted a visa.

Application Process

1

Check eligibility and whether you need a Visitor Visa or can travel on an NZeTA via the INZ online tool.

2

Create a RealMe account and gather supporting documents (passport, photo, evidence of funds, onward travel, accommodation).

3

Complete the online Visitor Visa application (INZ 1017) via the INZ Immigration Online portal, including any dependants under 20.

4

Pay the visa application fee (NZD 441) and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (NZD 100, if applicable).

5

If requested, submit medical/chest X-ray certificates and police certificates.

6

Await decision (average 4 working days; 80% within 2 weeks).

7

Travel to New Zealand within the visa's validity dates.

Application Forms

INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa ApplicationFill online
INZ 1018 — Visitor Visa GuideOptionalFill online

Verified Claims (18)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Application StepsCheck eligibility and whether you need a Visitor Visa or can travel on an NZeTA via the INZ online t…immigration.govt.nz
Dependent VisaPartner and dependent children can be included in the same Visitor Visa application.immigration.govt.nz
Fee BreakdownVisitor Visa application fee (online): 441 NZD; International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy …immigration.govt.nz
FeesNZD 441 application fee plus NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).immigration.govt.nz
FormsINZ 1017 — Visitor Visa Application; INZ 1018 — Visitor Visa Guideimmigration.govt.nz
Forms · INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa Application · optionalfalseimmigration.govt.nz
Forms · INZ 1018 — Visitor Visa Guide · optionaltrueimmigration.govt.nz
Official Infohttps://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/visitor-visa/immigration.govt.nz

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