New Zealand visa requirements for citizens of Austria.

Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.

Issued by

National passport authority

Typical cost

$20–$150

Typical time

1–6 weeks (expedited often available)

Verified 11 Jun 2026

Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.

Issued by

Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)

Typical cost

$5–$15

Typical time

Same day

Verified 11 Jun 2026

Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.

Issued by

Your bank / employer / sponsor

Typical cost

free–$20

Typical time

Same day–1 week

Verified 11 Jun 2026

Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.

Issued by

Airline / travel agent

Typical cost

free–$30 for a reservation

Typical time

Same day

Verified 11 Jun 2026

Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.

Issued by

Destination consulate / payment provider

Typical cost

Varies by visa

Typical time

Immediate–2 days

Verified 11 Jun 2026