New Zealand visa types
Explore New Zealand visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
16 visa types across 8 categories
Every visa type has different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse visa guides by category to understand which option fits your situation. Each listing covers key requirements, processing times, and links to official sources so you can compare pathways with confidence.
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Work visas
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) guide for New Zealand.
Working Holiday Visa guide for New Zealand.
Post-Study Work Visa guide for New Zealand.
Essential Skills Work Visa guide for New Zealand.
Specific Purpose Work Visa guide for New Zealand.
Partner of a Worker Work Visa guide for New Zealand.
Study visas
Student Visa guide for New Zealand.
Family visas
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Parent Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Residency & green cards
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Other
Visitor Visa guide for New Zealand.
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) guide for New Zealand.
Investor 1 Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Investor 2 Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Entrepreneur Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
New Zealand Citizenship guide for New Zealand.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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