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Fiordland
Milford Sound
A fiord of steep cliffs, waterfalls and Mitre Peak inside Fiordland National Park.
Good to know: Cruises run all year — rain only makes the waterfalls bigger.
Visitor Visa
Discover New Zealand — With Your Visa Handled Properly.
Visitor visa guidance for tourism, family visits and sponsored visits to New Zealand.
Official source: Immigration New Zealand
Overview
New Zealand Visitor Visa
A New Zealand visitor visa allows a temporary stay for tourism, visiting family and friends, or other approved short-term purposes. Most Indian passport holders apply online before travelling.
Applicants generally need to show funds for their stay, onward or return travel arrangements, and that they are a genuine visitor who will leave New Zealand. Health and character evidence may be requested.
Requirements vary by applicant
Immigration New Zealand may ask for different evidence depending on your circumstances, length of stay and travel history. Treat any general list as a starting point and confirm current requirements before you apply.
Who may need this visa
- Tourists and holiday travellers to New Zealand
- Applicants visiting family or friends in New Zealand
- Applicants whose visit is being sponsored by a New Zealand resident
- Families travelling together, including accompanying children
- Applicants combining New Zealand with an Australian trip
Places to visit
8 places to see in New Zealand
A few of the best-known sights to help you plan your itinerary — the places you list in your travel plan should match your dates, budget and bookings.
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Fiordland
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Otago
Queenstown
A lakeside town on Lake Wakatipu, known for bungy jumping, jet boats and skiing.
Good to know: The main base for day trips to Milford Sound.
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Matamata, Waikato
Hobbiton Movie Set
The Shire film set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, shown on guided tours.
Good to know: Visits are by guided tour only — book ahead.
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Bay of Plenty
Rotorua
A geothermal town of geysers, bubbling mud pools and Māori cultural experiences.
Good to know: The smell of sulphur in the air is natural here.
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Canterbury
Aoraki / Mount Cook
New Zealand's highest mountain. The Hooker Valley Track is an easy walk to a glacier lake below the peak.
Good to know: The Hooker Valley walk takes about three hours return.
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Canterbury
Lake Tekapo
A turquoise lake with the stone Church of the Good Shepherd, inside a dark-sky reserve famous for stargazing.
Good to know: Lupins usually flower around November and December.
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Auckland
Auckland
New Zealand's largest city, set around two harbours, with the Sky Tower and nearby islands such as Waiheke.
Good to know: Most international flights to New Zealand arrive here.
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Northland
Bay of Islands
A subtropical bay of more than 140 islands, with dolphin cruises and the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Good to know: About three hours' drive north of Auckland.
General travel information — check official sites for opening times and entry rules.
Documents
Typical documents may include…
These are commonly requested or useful supporting documents — not a universal list of official requirements. Additional documents may be requested depending on your circumstances.
Identity
- Passport
- Passport bio-data page
- Visa photograph where applicable
Financial
- Recent bank statements
- Credit card statements
- Evidence of prepaid accommodation
- Other evidence of sufficient funds
Genuine visitor evidence
- Travel itinerary
- Accommodation details
- Purpose of visit
- Invitation from family or friends where applicable
- Evidence supporting a temporary visit
Return / departure
- Return or onward ticket
- Evidence of funds to purchase onward travel
- Sponsor undertaking where applicable
Family
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificates
- Relationship evidence
- Identity documents for accompanying family
Sponsor
- Sponsorship documentation where applicable
- Sponsor financial evidence
Health & character
- Medical examination if required
- Chest X-ray if required
- Police certificate if required
Translation
- English translations of documents not in English where required
Want a personalised document checklist? We build one around your destination, your profile and your travel purpose.
How we help
Your New Zealand application, step by step.
01
Assessment
We review your purpose of visit, funds and travel plans.
02
Documentation
We identify the financial, sponsorship and genuine-visitor evidence relevant to you.
03
Application preparation
Assistance preparing and reviewing the online application.
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Health & character
Guidance if medical or police documents are requested.
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Decision & next steps
We help you understand the outcome and visa conditions.
Avoid these
Common mistakes we see
- No evidence of onward or return travel arrangements
- Funds that do not cover the length of the planned stay
- Sponsorship mentioned without sponsor documents
- Missing evidence for accompanying family members
- Ignoring a request for medical or police documents
FAQ
New Zealand questions
What financial evidence is useful?
Evidence that you have enough money for your stay — typically recent bank statements, and often prepaid accommodation or a sponsor undertaking where one applies.
What proves I can leave New Zealand?
Usually a return or onward ticket, or evidence that you have the funds to buy one, together with your ties and commitments at home.
When are medical or police certificates required?
They depend on factors such as your length of stay and personal circumstances. Immigration New Zealand will tell you if they are needed; we help you understand and arrange them.
Can I visit both Australia and New Zealand on one visa?
No. They are separate countries with separate visas. We can guide you on both applications if your trip covers each.
Do you charge for the assessment?
Your initial case assessment at our Karnal office is a consultation about your circumstances. Speak to us and we will explain clearly what is involved before you commit to anything.
Important — please read
Visa requirements, eligibility criteria, fees, processing procedures and supporting-document requirements can change and may vary by applicant. The information on this page is for general informational purposes and should not be treated as legal advice or a guarantee of visa approval. Please verify current requirements with Immigration New Zealand before submitting an application.