How To Get A New Zealand Visitor Visa

Made up of two main islands – the South and North Islands and also about 700 more smaller islands, New Zealand has been said to be one of the most photogenic and beautiful places on earth. It is home to over 5 million people with a low crime rate, has 3 official languages, a thriving economy and beautiful, beautiful scenery.

New Zealand is welcoming to new people and a hot vacation spot which is why it is very searched for. 

Visa Validity Period

The New Zealand visitors visa allows you to stay in New Zealand for a period of at least 6 months to 9 months.

Cost Of Visa and Visa Processing Time

The visitor’s visa will cost you NZD 211 and the processing time is 33 weekdays.

What Can I Do With The New Zealand Visitor Visa?

With A New Zealand visitor’s visa, you can;

•  Study in New Zealand for up to three months
• You can visit family and friends 
•  You can go on a holiday 
• You can travel with your family which includes your dependent children and spouse in your visa application 
•  You can even take your opportunity to search for a job 
• With this Visa, you can go for a job interview

Do I Need a New Zealand Visitor Visa As a Nigerian?

As a Nigerian, you will need to apply for a New Zealand visitor visa

Countries That Get Visa Waivers

There are countries that have Visa waivers and these countries are;

Andorra

Argentina

Austria

Bahrain

Belgium

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia (citizens only)

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong (residents with HKSAR or British National–Overseas passports only)

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Korea, South

Kuwait

Latvia (citizens only)

Liechtenstein

Lithuania (citizens only)

Luxembourg

Macau (only if you have a Macau Special Administrative Region passport)

Malaysia

Malta

Mauritius

Mexico

Monaco

Netherlands

Norway

Oman

Poland

Portugal (if you have the right to live permanently in Portugal)

Qatar

Romania

San Marino

Saudi Arabia

Seychelles

Singapore

Slovak Republic

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan (if you are a permanent resident)

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom (UK) (if you are travelling on a UK or British passport that shows you have the right to reside permanently in the UK)

United States of America (USA) (including USA nationals)

Uruguay

Vatican City

Application For The New Zealand Visitor Visa Application

You can apply for your New Zealand application here

Requirements for a New Zealand Visitor Visa Application

• You must provide your international passport 
•  Two photos if you are doing a physical paper application
• Or one photo if you’re applying online 
• Proof of good health which will include a chest x-ray medical examination or both 
•  You must also provide a police certificate although if you are 16 years old or younger you do not need to provide this.
• You must provide proof of genuine intentions to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay.
• If you are visiting with your family, you need to provide proof of their identity, a police report, proof of good health, proof of your relationship with them, 
• Proof of funds, at least NZD 1000 if you don’t have accommodation sorted and NZD 400 if you have accommodation sorted. 
• Proof of health insurance