Immigration New Zealand processes visitor visa applications for tourism and family visits. Applicants should provide evidence of genuine intent for their purpose of travel, including:

• Family and financial ties with the home country: Evidence such as a leave letter from the employer, pay slips, salary bank statement, and family details to demonstrate a reason to return.
• Inclusion of family members: You can include your partner and children in your visa application.

Each application is decided based on the documents provided, so ensure all documents are genuine and credible to support your reason for travel.

• Eligibility: Parents and grandparents of New Zealand citizens or residents can visit with the option of multiple entry.
• Requirements: Must be sponsored by your child or grandchild, or their New Zealand parent.
• Family inclusion: Include your partner in the visa application.

• Eligibility: Partners (and Dependents/Children) of New Zealand citizens, residents, work visa holders, or student visa holders. Low skilled work visa holders and some student visa holders may not be eligible to sponsor their partner based on their study programme level or skill level.
• Requirements: Must be in a genuine and stable relationship with the New Zealand citizen, resident, or visa holder.
• Duration: Must intend to stay in New Zealand for the same length of time as your partner.

Already in New Zealand: If you wish to stay longer than your current visa allows due to a change of plans, you must apply for an extension.