Indian passport · New Zealand
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for New Zealand?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for New Zealand, arranged before travel.
New Zealand visa fee for Indians: A Visitor Visa costs from NZD 441. ≈ INR 23,000 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Immigration New Zealand, checked .
New Zealand visa processing time for Indians: INZ decides 80% of Visitor Visa applications within 2 weeks; September to March is the busiest period. Source: Immigration New Zealand, checked .
Exception: Cruise ship passengers of any nationality: NZeTA instead of a visa (visa waiver under Operational Manual E2.1); stay: while the ship is in New Zealand, up to 28 days. More exceptions below.
A person who is not a New Zealand citizen may travel to New Zealand only if the person: is the holder of a visa and the travel is consistent with the conditions of the visa; or is a person to whom a visa waiver applies and holds a valid Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Immigration New Zealand (MBIE)Report a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa requiredException: Cruise ship passengers of any nationality: NZeTA instead of a visa (visa waiver under Operational Manual E2.1); stay: while the ship is in New Zealand, up to 28 daysException: NZeTA instead of a visa with a current Australian permanent residence visa or resident return visa |
|---|---|
| Stay | You can stay up to 9 months in an 18-month period; a multiple-entry visa allows up to 6 months in each 12-month period.4 |
| Validity and entries | You can stay up to 9 months in an 18-month period; a multiple-entry visa allows up to 6 months in each 12-month period.4 |
| Official fee | A Visitor Visa costs from NZD 441.4 |
| Official processing | INZ decides 80% of Visitor Visa applications within 2 weeks; September to March is the busiest period.4 |
| Where to apply | Not stated by the official sources we read |
Do Indians need a visa for New Zealand?
India is not on the exemption lists, and Immigration New Zealand (MBIE) says that all other nationals need a visa before they travel.
“A person who is not a New Zealand citizen may travel to New Zealand only if the person: is the holder of a visa and the travel is consistent with the conditions of the visa; or is a person to whom a visa waiver applies and holds a valid Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)”
Conditions and exceptions
With conditions · while the ship is in New Zealand, up to 28 days Cruise ship passengers of any nationality: NZeTA instead of a visa (visa waiver under Operational Manual E2.1); stay: while the ship is in New Zealand, up to 28 days.
Cruise ship passengers, who hold an ETA or Cruise ship crew travelling in the ordinary course of business of the ship who hold an ETA will, upon arrival in New Zealand, be deemed to have been granted entry permission and hold a visitor (for passengers) or work (for crew) visa
Immigration New Zealand · checkedWith conditions NZeTA instead of a visa with a current Australian permanent residence visa or resident return visa.
people who hold: a current permanent residence visa issued by the Government of Australia; or a current resident return visa issued by the Government of Australia
Immigration New Zealand · checked
You must show at least NZD 1,000 a month for your stay, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is already paid, or have an acceptable sponsor.
You must have at least NZD $1,000 a month, or NZD $400 a month if you have already paid for your accommodation.
Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026
New Zealand visa types for Indians
You can stay up to 9 months in an 18-month period; a multiple-entry visa allows up to 6 months in each 12-month period.
Immigration New Zealand · checked
Fee
A Visitor Visa costs from NZD 441.
Immigration New Zealand · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
INZ decides 80% of Visitor Visa applications within 2 weeks; September to March is the busiest period.
Immigration New Zealand · checked
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for New Zealand.
What changed
- Since 1 October 2026 Visitor Visa applications must be made online (no paper applications). Immigration New Zealand · checked · read from an archived copy of 13 Oct 2026
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is New Zealand visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa before they travel. The exception: Cruise ship passengers of any nationality: NZeTA instead of a visa (visa waiver under Operational Manual E2.1); stay: while the ship is in New Zealand, up to 28 days.
How much does a New Zealand visa cost in India?
A Visitor Visa costs from NZD 441.
Can I get a New Zealand visa in 7 days?
INZ decides 80% of Visitor Visa applications within 2 weeks; September to March is the busiest period.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): entry rule
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): entry rule
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): entry rule
- Immigration New Zealand (MBIE): fees, processing time, visa types, changes, entry conditions and documents