Oceania
Visa for New Zealand
Updated: October 2026
Who needs a visa?
German and EU citizens: NZeTA (NZD 17 app / NZD 23 web) plus International Visitor Levy NZD 100, up to 3 months. Citizens of Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey: Visitor Visa – even with a German residence permit.
Fees and processing time
Visitor Visa NZD 441 incl. IVL; Student Visa NZD 850; Accredited Employer Work Visa NZD 1,540; Skilled Migrant Category NZD 6,450; Working Holiday NZD 670. Processing: Visitor 80% in 3 weeks; AEWV 80% in 6 weeks after a complete application; Student 4–8 weeks.
Where to apply?
Online via Immigration Online (INZ). Biometrics only on request; digital photo. Health examination with INZ panel doctors in Germany (Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg) for stays over 6 or 12 months.
Visa types
| Category | Who it is for | Government fee | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZeTA + IVL | Visa-waiver countries; up to 3 months | NZD 17–23 + 100 | 72 hours |
| Visitor Visa | Tourism, family visit, business; up to 9 months | NZD 441 | 3 weeks |
| Accredited Employer Work Visa | Job offer from an accredited employer, Job Check, median wage | NZD 1,540 | 6 weeks |
| Skilled Migrant Category | Points (6), job offer or registration | NZD 6,450 | 6–12 months |
| Student Visa | Admission, funds NZD 20,000/year | NZD 850 | 4–8 weeks |
| Working Holiday | Age 18–30 (35); Germany participates | NZD 670 | days–weeks |
| Partner of a Worker / Resident | Partner with evidenced relationship | NZD 1,355 | 2–6 months |
Documents
- Passport and residence permit
- Digital photo to INZ specifications
- Bank statements 3 months; NZD 1,000 per month of stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Host's invitation with proof of status
- For AEWV: job offer, employment agreement, qualifications, English (IELTS 4–6.5 by category)
- X-ray/medical for stays over 6 months
What we do for you
- Check the category and assess your chances honestly
- Personal checklist, check of every document
- Complete the online form from your details, write the cover letter
- Book the visa centre or consulate appointment, prepare you for questions
- Arrange translations, apostille, insurance
- Track status, answer queries, explain the decision
Common mistakes
Photo rejected (most common cause of delay); employer not accredited; qualification not assessed via NZQA; travel plan does not match the requested duration; incomplete health or criminal record information – INZ checks 'character' very carefully.
Our fee: Document check from €150, full support for one application from €490. Government fees, translations and apostille are charged separately and quoted in advance. Prices →