# 🇳🇿 New Zealand — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for New Zealand from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/new-zealand 15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Australia**: Visa-free Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | NZ$17 | NZ$88 | 3 days | | New Zealand Visitor Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 270 days | NZ$441 | NZ$88 | 14 days | | New Zealand Transit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 1 day | NZ$235 | NZ$88 | 4 days | - **New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Acceptable photo, Proof of funds, Onward travel evidence, Payment card · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **New Zealand Visitor Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Photos, Proof of funds or sponsorship, Onward travel evidence · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **New Zealand Transit Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Photo, Travel itinerary, Onward ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fee Paying Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$850 | NZ$360 | 66 days | - **Fee Paying Student Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Offer of place, Evidence of tuition fee payment, Evidence of living funds, Onward travel evidence · Rights: Work: up to 25 h/week · Study: Full-time study (visa purpose) · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Visitor Visa Remote Work Allowance (Digital Nomad) | eVisa · typically eligible | 270 days | NZ$441 | NZ$88 | 14 days | | Entrepreneur Work Visa | Not available | — | — | — | — | | Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$6,450 | NZ$360 | — | | Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$1,540 | NZ$360 | 49 days | - **Visitor Visa Remote Work Allowance (Digital Nomad)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visitor visa or NZeTA, Proof of funds, Onward travel evidence · Rights: Study: Short study up to 3 months · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **Entrepreneur Work Visa** — Closed to new applications 26 August 2025 (previously NZD 100,000 capital + 120 points); replaced by the Business Investor Visa from November 2025. The Entrepreneur Resident Visa remains open only to existing Entrepreneur Work Visa holders. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Expression of Interest and invitation to apply, Employment agreement, Evidence of points claim, English language evidence, Medical certificate and chest X-ray, Police certificates · Rights: Work: Resident; work unrestricted · Study: Resident; study unrestricted · Residency: Residence from grant (PRV after ~2 yrs) · Family: Partner + dependent children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Job offer and employment agreement, Evidence of work experience or qualifications, Police certificates · Rights: Work: Tied to accredited employer/role · Residency: Route to residence (Green List) · Family: Partner + children can apply · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Active Investor Plus Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$27,470 | — | 74 days | | Business Investor Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$12,380 | — | — | - **Active Investor Plus Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Evidence of nominated funds, Fit and proper person evidence, Police certificates, Medical certificate and chest X-ray, Evidence of investment · Rights: Work: Resident; work unrestricted · Study: Resident; study unrestricted · Residency: Residence from grant (PRV after ~2 yrs) · Family: Partner + dependent children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **Business Investor Work Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Evidence of investment funds, Business purchase evidence, Evidence of business experience, English language evidence, Medical certificate and chest X-ray, Police certificates · Rights: Work: Work in own/invested NZ business · Residency: 12-mth or 3-yr pathway by investment · Family: Partner + dependent children included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 730 days | NZ$7,891 | — | 28 days | | New Zealand Working Holiday Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | NZ$770 | NZ$88 | 10 days | - **Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of age, Evidence of investment funds, Evidence of maintenance funds, Evidence of annual income, Health and travel insurance · Rights: Family: Partner included; no dependent children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **New Zealand Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of age eligibility, Proof of funds, Onward travel evidence, Medical insurance · Rights: Work: Work up to 12 months; no permanent job · Study: Study up to 6 months · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$5,360 | NZ$450 | 198 days | | Parent Resident Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | NZ$5,810 | NZ$450 | — | | Parent Boost Visitor Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 1,825 days | NZ$3,100 | NZ$88 | 120 days | - **Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Photos, Partnership Support Form, Evidence of living together 12+ months, Evidence of genuine and stable relationship, Partner's status evidence, Medical certificate and chest X-ray, Police certificates · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **Parent Resident Visa** — Key documents: Expression of Interest, Valid passport, Sponsorship form, Sponsor income evidence, Evidence of relationship, Medical certificate and chest X-ray, Police certificates · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz - **Parent Boost Visitor Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Sponsorship form, Evidence of relationship, Health insurance policy, Medical certificate and chest X-ray, Police certificates · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.govt.nz --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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