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New Zealand Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for New Zealand from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
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New Zealand visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Visitor Visa application fee (Band C – Rest of World) NZD 300Paid to Immigration New Zealand; India falls under Band C (Rest of World). Charged once per application (a partner/dependent children included in the same application are covered). Confirmed by the official May 2026 INZ Fees Guide (INZ-1028), fee table: Visitor visa Band C = NZD 300. Immigration levy NZD 41Mandatory government levy charged per application (per person only for a group visitor visa), in addition to the visa fee. Confirmed as NZD 41 in the May 2026 INZ Fees Guide. International Visitor Conservation & Tourism Levy (IVL) NZD 100Mandatory government levy, charged per person; collected with the visa application when applying online. Confirmed as NZD 100 in the May 2026 INZ Fees Guide and the official IVL page. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Average about 4 working days; 80% of general visitor visa applications completed within 2 weeks (Immigration New Zealand) | Single or multiple entry; maximum 9 months in any 18-month period | — | Up to 6 months per visit (some grants up to 9 months) |
| Business visa | Business Visitor Visa application fee NZD 300Band C (Rest of World) fee — applies to Indian citizens applying offshore/online. Confirmed by the May 2026 Fees Guide (INZ 1028) fee table: Visitor visa Band C = NZD 300. The Business Visitor Visa is a category of visitor visa. Immigration levy NZD 41Mandatory government levy charged per application in addition to the application fee. Confirmed in the same May 2026 Fees Guide table (immigration levy column = NZD 41). NZD 300 + NZD 41 = the 'From NZD $341' shown on the official Business Visitor Visa page. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | About 1 week (Immigration NZ estimate; varies by case) | — | — | Up to 3 months within any 12-month period |
| Dependent visa | Dependent Child Resident Visa — application fee (Band C, Rest of World, incl. Indian citizens applying offshore) NZD 1830Band C = Rest of World applies to Indian passport holders applying from outside NZ. Verified against the official May 2026 Fees Guide (INZ 1028), residence-class table: Band A/NZ 1,830 | Band B/Pacific 1,360 | Band C/Rest of World 1,830. Quoted in NZD; may vary slightly if paid in another currency. Immigration levy (Dependent Child Resident Visa) NZD 1400Mandatory levy charged in addition to the application fee per the INZ 1028 residence-class table. No IVL (International Visitor Levy) applies to this residence category. | ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 | Varies by category. Immigration New Zealand currently completes 80% of Partner of a Worker Work Visas in about 7 weeks, Partner of a Student Work Visas in about 6 weeks, and Dependent Child Student Visas in about 6.5 weeks. The resident partner and dependent-child routes take substantially longer -- roughly 7 to 8 months at the 80% mark. | Matched to your sponsor's permit -- the visa expires when their work or student visa expires. Partner-of-a-resident routes instead lead to indefinite New Zealand residence. | Multiple | The same period as the sponsor's visa, renewable while their visa remains valid; indefinite on a resident partner or dependent-child visa. |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Completed and signed Visitor Visa application form (INZ 1017)
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from New Zealand, plus a copy of the identity pages
- Two recent passport-sized colour photographs (less than 6 months old, plain light-coloured background)
- Proof of funds and onward travel: bank statements or payslips for the last 3 months, bank deposit books showing savings history, credit card statements and limits, and income tax returns for the last two years — or a completed Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025)
- Evidence of ties to India: an employer's leave-approval letter confirming your return to work, or business registration/licence and business tax returns, or proof of study, assets owned, or a pension/retirement certificate
- Day-to-day travel itinerary and accommodation details for New Zealand
- Cover letter setting out your travel dates, the reasons for your visit, and who you are travelling with
- For an accompanying partner or child: marriage certificate or the child's birth certificate showing parents' names; a travel-consent letter from any non-travelling parent
- Certified English translations for any document not in English (not translated by a family member or friend)
- Application fee plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), paid online when you apply — confirm the current fee for India on Immigration New Zealand's fee finder
Business visa — document checklist
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from New Zealand, plus a copy of the identity pages
- Completed Tourist/Business Visitor Visa application form (INZ 1189), signed — the online application is the recommended route
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs, taken within the last 6 months
- Cover / invitation letter from the New Zealand host company on business letterhead, stating the business reason for the visit and the activities planned
- Letter from your employer or business in India confirming your position, approving your leave and confirming your return to work
- Proof of funds: bank statements or payslips for the previous 3 months, credit card statements and limits, and income tax returns for the last two years (showing at least NZD 1,000 per month, or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid)
- Evidence of onward or return travel — a confirmed ticket, funds to buy one, or a sponsor's undertaking
- Evidence of ties to India: business registration certificate, business licence and business tax returns if you own a business, plus property, assets or family ties
- Day-to-day itinerary of your New Zealand trip
- Certified English translations of any document not in English (by an approved translator, not a family member)
Dependent visa — document checklist
- Valid Indian passport, valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from New Zealand
- Acceptable passport photograph(s) -- one for an online application, two for a paper application
- Your sponsor's completed partnership support form (INZ 1146 for a temporary partner visa) plus evidence of their current New Zealand work, student or resident visa
- Evidence of a genuine and stable relationship -- marriage or civil-union certificate, joint bank accounts, shared tenancy or lease, photographs and correspondence
- For children: full birth certificate naming both parents, and custody or consent documents where one parent is not travelling
- Proof of sufficient funds for living expenses (bank statements) -- for example at least NZD 4,200 for the partner of a student, or roughly NZD 17,000 a year (NZD 1,417 a month) to maintain a dependent child
- Medical examination and chest X-ray certificates where required by Immigration New Zealand
- Police clearance certificate(s) where required
- Biometrics -- fingerprints and a photograph -- captured at a VFS Global New Zealand Visa Application Centre
- Completed visa application and payment of the application fee
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
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Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
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Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
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