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Visitor visa: explain your visit clearly
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What to check first
- Check whether you need a Visitor Visa or qualify to travel under a different arrangement.
- Present a realistic itinerary, accommodation and funding plan.
- Explain family visits and any relevant immigration history accurately.
Prepare for a useful first conversation
Have your intended dates, purpose of travel, who you will visit and funding arrangements ready. If you have previous refusals, keep the decision letters available for review.
A common question
Can a visitor visa be used for a local job?
Do not assume a visitor visa permits work for a New Zealand employer. Check the specific conditions and the correct work pathway before starting.
Prepare your application file
- Visit plan: intended dates, purpose, accommodation and details of the relatives or friends you will visit.
- Funding plan: who pays, accessible funds or sponsorship evidence, and arrangements to leave at the end of the visit.
- Background: employment or family commitments, previous travel and any visa refusal letters relevant to the application.
A point worth checking early
A relative’s invitation does not replace evidence of your own circumstances. Keep the visit explanation consistent with funding and intended dates; avoid non-refundable bookings before approval.
Our published service fee
$800
This is the fee displayed on our service page. Confirm the scope and applicable costs before engaging us. Government charges, where applicable, are separate. Official processing estimates can change and are not guaranteed completion dates.
Discuss the support you need
Ask us about selecting the appropriate visitor route and reviewing the purpose, funding and supporting evidence for your visit.
We will confirm the work included and the applicable fees before you engage us. The checklist is a starting point; the documents required depend on your circumstances.
Related guides
Explore relevant options; moving between visas is not automatic. Each route has its own requirements.