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.
17 visa types across 8 categories
New Zealand visa types each have different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse by category to find the right option, with processing times and links to official New Zealand sources.
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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
Parent Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Visit & tourism
Visitor Visa guide for New Zealand.
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) guide for New Zealand.
Residency & green cards
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa guide for New Zealand.
Returning Resident's Visa guide for New Zealand.
Other
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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