Complete visa information for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders normally apply online for a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travel.
Indian passport holders require a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travel; the application is usually online but is a pre-travel visa.
Indian passport holders need a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travelling. You apply online with Immigration New Zealand, upload your documents and pay the visa fee along with the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), which most visitors pay. The visa is granted electronically and linked to your passport.
Allow several weeks for a decision, and longer before the December–January holiday season. Immigration New Zealand looks for a genuine visit, enough funds for your stay and a clear reason to return to India, so include your employment or business proof, bank statements, income tax returns and a day-by-day plan.
New Zealand is popular for honeymoons and self-drive holidays through Queenstown, Rotorua and the South Island, and for parents visiting children who study in Auckland or Christchurch. Many travellers combine New Zealand with Australia; that needs two separate visas. A single trip on a New Zealand Visitor Visa can last up to nine months, subject to what your grant allows.
Information last checked: 28 October 2026
Yes. Indian passport holders apply online for a New Zealand Visitor Visa before travel.
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, which most visitors pay along with the visa fee when applying.
Allow several weeks, and more before the December–January holidays. Apply as early as you can.
No. Australia and New Zealand each need their own visa.