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New Zealand visa routes

Compare 19 published New Zealand visa routes covering 8 origin countries. Compare student visa, work visa and visitor visa options — including timelines, difficulty, readiness scores, costs, and official sources.

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Origin countries covered for New Zealand

Nepal to New Zealand visa routes

3 published routesTop readiness 97%

India to New Zealand visa routes

3 published routesTop readiness 92%

Bhutan to New Zealand visa routes

3 published routesTop readiness 70%

Sri Lanka to New Zealand visa routes

3 published routesTop readiness 55%

Bangladesh to New Zealand visa routes

2 published routesTop readiness 97%

Maldives to New Zealand visa routes

2 published routesTop readiness 74%

Pakistan to New Zealand visa routes

2 published routesTop readiness 45%

Afghanistan to New Zealand visa routes

1 published routeTop readiness 83%

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All routes19 Student6 Work8 Visit5 Premium visas0

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India to New Zealand Visitor Visa

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.

Timeline: Immigration New Zealand lists Visitor Visa cost from NZD 441 and 80% of applications within 2 weeks, but timing depends on completeness and assessment.
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: 92%
Cost signal: NZD 441

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Bhutan to New Zealand Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visitor Visa route for Bhutanese travellers visiting for tourism, family/friends, or short-term visitor purposes. INZ requires genuine visitor intent, enough funds or sponsorship, onward travel, health/character compliance, and no intention to work.

Timeline: 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.
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: 66%
Cost signal: NZD 441–541

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Nepal to New Zealand Visitor Visa

The Visitor Visa permits tourism, family visits and other genuine temporary visits, usually for up to 6 or 9 months depending on the visa conditions. It does not allow New Zealand employment, though limited remote work for an overseas business may be permitted under current rules.

Timeline: 80% within about 2 weeks; seasonal peaks can take longer
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Under review
Cost signal: NZD 441

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Bangladesh to New Zealand Visit Visa

Bangladesh to New Zealand Visitor Visa

Visitor Visa route for a Bangladeshi citizen visiting New Zealand temporarily for tourism, family visits or another genuine visitor purpose. The visa may allow a stay of up to 6 or 9 months depending on the conditions granted.

Timeline: 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.
Difficulty: Medium
Readiness: Under review
Cost signal: NZD 441

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Sri Lanka to New Zealand Visit visa

Sri Lanka to New Zealand Visit Visa

A practical route overview for Sri Lankan applicants exploring New Zealand visit visa pathways, covering tourist/visitor eligibility, proof of funds, documents, costs, travel planning, refusal risks, and official-source checks.

Timeline: Several days to several weeks
Difficulty: High scrutiny
Readiness: 55%
Cost signal: Not calculated

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Origin country comparison

Compare published route counts and readiness scores across origin countries.

Origin	Routes	Top readiness
Nepal	3	97%
India	3	92%
Bhutan	3	70%
Sri Lanka	3	55%
Bangladesh	2	97%
Maldives	2	74%
Pakistan	2	45%
Afghanistan	1	83%

Information freshness

Last reviewed: 26 July 2026
Routes included: 19
Official sources: Verified

This hub is generated from published VisaPathways route data and official-source checks.

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Frequently asked questions

How many New Zealand visa routes are published on VisaPathways?

VisaPathways currently publishes 19 verified New Zealand visa routes across 8 origin countries. Each route page includes documents, costs, processing time, and official sources.

Which origin countries have New Zealand visa routes?

Published New Zealand routes currently cover applicants from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Afghanistan. Browse the origin cards below or open individual route pages for full requirements.

What New Zealand visa types are available?

Published New Zealand routes include Accredited Employer Work Visa, Visitor Visa, student, Work visa, Student Visa, Visit Visa, Work Visa, Student visa visa options. Use the filters below to focus on student, work, or visit routes.

How should I compare New Zealand visa routes?

Start with the origin summary cards, filter by visa type, then open route pages for documents and costs. Use the compare tool to review up to three routes side by side.

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