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New Zealand Visa from India
Planning a New Zealand visa from India? Compare student, work, and visit visa pathways from India to New Zealand — including costs, required documents, processing times, common refusal risks, and official immigration sources.
Visa options
Compare New Zealand visa types
Student visa
High scrutiny · Plan around the institution intake, admission process, financial preparation, medical checks, and current Immigration New Zealand processing guidance.
A detailed route for Indian applicants planning full-time study in New Zealand. It covers the sequence from choosing an approved education provider and obtaining an offer of place through financial evidence, health and character checks, online application, travel planning, and post-arrival compliance. This route must remain unpublished until current fees, maintenance evidence, work-right conditions, and India-specific application instructions are checked against official sources.
Status
published
Readiness
45%
Work visa
Easy · 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.
AEWV for an Indian worker offered at least 30 hours/week by an accredited employer with approved job check. Route is employer/job/location-linked and can allow up to 5 years depending on skill level, pay and application date.
Status
published
Readiness
Under review
Visit visa
Medium · Immigration New Zealand lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD 441 and 80% of applications within 2 weeks, but timing depends on completeness and assessment.
For Indian passport holders visiting New Zealand for tourism, family visits, or short study, this route uses the Visitor Visa pathway. INZ states visitors can stay up to either 6 or 9 months, cannot work, and may study for up to 3 months.
Status
published
Readiness
92%
New Zealand visa cost overview
Cost ranges come from published route cost summaries where available.
Student visa
Official fees
NZD 20,850
Preparation costs
NZD 4,000–10,000
Proof of funds
NZD 20,000
Confidence: Medium
Work visa
Official fees
NZD 1,540
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds
Not calculated
Confidence: High
Visit visa
Official fees
NZD 441
Preparation costs
NZD 441
Proof of funds
Not calculated
Confidence: High
Documents overview
Open individual route pages below for published document checklists.
Processing time overview
Student visa
Plan around the institution intake, admission process, financial preparation, medical checks, and current Immigration New Zealand processing guidance.
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.
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.
Information freshness
- Last reviewed
- 10 July 2026
- Routes included
- 3
- Official sources
- Verified
This hub is generated from published VisaPathways route data and official-source checks.
Frequently asked questions
What New Zealand visa types can Indian applicants compare?
VisaPathways currently publishes India to New Zealand guidance for student visa, work visa, visit visa routes. Each route page includes documents, costs, processing time, and official sources.
How long does a New Zealand visa from India usually take?
Student visa: Plan around the institution intake, admission process, financial preparation, medical checks, and current Immigration New Zealand processing guidance. 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. Visit 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.
What documents are commonly required for a New Zealand visa from India?
Document requirements depend on the visa type. Open the relevant route page for the published checklist, including identity, financial, employment, and insurance documents where applicable.
What are common refusal risks for New Zealand visas from India?
Refusal risks depend on visa type, funds, documents, and travel history. Compare the route pages below for published risk indicators and warnings.
Main routes