The Visitor Visa shows that you have permission to travel to New Zealand and may be granted a Visitor's Permit when you arrive. The visa may be for a single (for one journey) or multiple (for more than one journey) entry. In general, visitors to New Zealand who do not intend to work may apply for visitor visa of up to 9 months (in any 18-month period) and might be allowed to stay for a total of 12 months.

A Visitor visa will allow you to:

• Visit as a tourist;

• Visit friends and family;

• Study (one course of no more than three months duration);

• Play sport (in a tournament of no more than three months duration);

• Make a business trip (of no more than three months duration);

• Undertake medical treatment.

Requirements for a Visitor visa:

Visitors must:

• Be in good health

• Be of good character; and

• Intend only to visit New Zealand in accordance with Visitor Visa requirements.

• Possess a passport valid for at least three months past the date they are to leave New Zealand

Who do not need a Visa

Citizens of some countries do not need to apply for a visitor visa, if they are planning to visit New Zealand for up to 3 months only. Visitors from the countries listed below do not need a visa for short visits of three months or less.

Note:

* Visa waiver does not apply to people traveling on alien's (non-citizen's) passports issued by these countries.

** Residents of Hong Kong traveling on Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or British National (Overseas) passports.

*** Portuguese passport holders must also have the right to live permanently in Portugal.

**** Including nationals of the USA.

***** Greek passport holders whose passports were issued on and after 1 January 2006