New Zealand Visas
Published visa routes into New Zealand — grouped by purpose, with links to route dossiers, comparisons and related VisaPathways planning tools.
This page covers visas and routes to New Zealand. For routes from New Zealand as an origin, see the country overview.
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Work routes to New Zealand
Explore all Work VisasIndia to New Zealand Work visa
India → New Zealand · Work visa · Employer completes accreditation and approved job check, sends the unique application link, applicant uploads contract, skills, health and character evidence and pays NZD 1,540. Immigration New Zealand publishes 80% within 7 weeks.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Nepal to New Zealand Work visa
Nepal → New Zealand · Work visa · Employer completes accreditation and job check, then sends the worker a unique application link. Immigration New Zealand currently states 80% are processed within about 7 weeks.
Reviewed 16 June 2026
Bangladesh to New Zealand Work visa
Bangladesh → New Zealand · Work visa · Employer completes accreditation and job check, then sends the worker a unique application link. Immigration New Zealand currently states 80% are processed within about 7 weeks.
Reviewed 16 June 2026
Pakistan to New Zealand Work Visa
Pakistan → New Zealand · Work Visa · Employer completes accreditation and job check, then sends the worker a unique application link. Immigration New Zealand currently states 80% are processed within about 7 weeks.
Reviewed 16 June 2026
Afghanistan to New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
Afghanistan → New Zealand · Accredited Employer Work Visa · Immigration New Zealand lists AEWV processing as 80% within 7 weeks on the visa page; monthly published processing data can differ by recent workload and case complexity.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
Maldives to New Zealand Work visa
Maldives → New Zealand · Work visa · 80% within about 7 weeks after a complete application
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Bhutan to New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
Bhutan → New Zealand · Accredited Employer Work Visa · INZ lists AEWV cost from NZD 1,540 and 80% of decisions within 7 weeks; employer accreditation and job check happen before the worker uses the employer link to apply.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Sri Lanka to New Zealand Work visa
Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Work visa · Several weeks to several months
Reviewed 8 June 2026
Study routes to New Zealand
Explore all Study VisasSri Lanka to New Zealand Student visa
Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Student visa · Varies by applicant and education provider
Reviewed 4 June 2026
Nepal to New Zealand Student Visa
Nepal → New Zealand · Student Visa · 80% within about 9.5 weeks; apply around 3 months before travel
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Maldives to New Zealand Student visa
Maldives → New Zealand · Student visa · Plan for admission, tuition arrangements, financial proof, health checks, online processing, and complex long-distance travel.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Pakistan to New Zealand Student visa
Pakistan → New Zealand · Student visa · Plan well ahead for admission, financial-history preparation, medical requirements, online submission, and long-distance travel.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
India to New Zealand Student visa
India → New Zealand · Student visa · Plan around the institution intake, admission process, financial preparation, medical checks, and current Immigration New Zealand processing guidance.
Reviewed 14 June 2026
Bhutan to New Zealand student Visa
Bhutan → New Zealand · student · INZ lists 80% of Fee Paying Student Visa decisions within 9.5 weeks and encourages applying 3 months before intended travel.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Other published routes to New Zealand
Visit and specialty routes that are published but sit outside the work and study purpose hubs.
Bangladesh to New Zealand Visit Visa
Bangladesh → New Zealand · Visit Visa · Apply online with complete visitor, funds and onward-travel evidence. Immigration New Zealand currently shows 80% processed within about 2 weeks, but seasonal demand and verification can extend this.
India to New Zealand Visitor Visa
India → New Zealand · Visitor Visa · Immigration New Zealand lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD 441 and 80% of applications within 2 weeks, but timing depends on completeness and assessment.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Nepal to New Zealand Visitor Visa
Nepal → New Zealand · Visitor Visa · 80% within about 2 weeks; seasonal peaks can take longer
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Bhutan to New Zealand Visitor Visa
Bhutan → New Zealand · Visitor Visa · Immigration New Zealand lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD 441 and states 80% of visitor visa applications are completed within 2 weeks in the current wait-time table.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Sri Lanka to New Zealand Visit visa
Sri Lanka → New Zealand · Visit visa · Several days to several weeks
Reviewed 9 June 2026
Recently reviewed
Afghanistan to New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
Afghanistan → New Zealand · Accredited Employer Work Visa · Immigration New Zealand lists AEWV processing as 80% within 7 weeks on the visa page; monthly published processing data can differ by recent workload and case complexity.
Reviewed 26 July 2026
India to New Zealand Visitor Visa
India → New Zealand · Visitor Visa · Immigration New Zealand lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD 441 and 80% of applications within 2 weeks, but timing depends on completeness and assessment.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Bhutan to New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
Bhutan → New Zealand · Accredited Employer Work Visa · INZ lists AEWV cost from NZD 1,540 and 80% of decisions within 7 weeks; employer accreditation and job check happen before the worker uses the employer link to apply.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Bhutan to New Zealand Visitor Visa
Bhutan → New Zealand · Visitor Visa · Immigration New Zealand lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD 441 and states 80% of visitor visa applications are completed within 2 weeks in the current wait-time table.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Bhutan to New Zealand student Visa
Bhutan → New Zealand · student · INZ lists 80% of Fee Paying Student Visa decisions within 9.5 weeks and encourages applying 3 months before intended travel.
Reviewed 10 July 2026
Maldives to New Zealand Work visa
Maldives → New Zealand · Work visa · 80% within about 7 weeks after a complete application
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Nepal to New Zealand Visitor Visa
Nepal → New Zealand · Visitor Visa · 80% within about 2 weeks; seasonal peaks can take longer
Reviewed 21 June 2026
Nepal to New Zealand Student Visa
Nepal → New Zealand · Student Visa · 80% within about 9.5 weeks; apply around 3 months before travel
Reviewed 21 June 2026