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New Zealand Visitor Visas

Processing times from Immigration New Zealand, updated weekly.

Processing Range (p50–p80)

3 days to 3.6 months

Visa Types

06-08

Updated

Processing Time by Visa Type

Visa	50th %ile	80th %ile
Academic Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Adoption Pre-citizenship Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Adoption Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Antarctic Traveller Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Arts and Music Festival Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Business Visitor Visa	3 days	4 days
Child of Military Visitor Visa	3 weeks	6 weeks
Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa	2.5 weeks	5 weeks
Escort of Medical Patients Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Group Visitor Visa	4 days	1 weeks
Guardian Visitor Visa	4.5 weeks	8.5 weeks
Medical Treatment Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Occupational Registration Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa	6 weeks	11 weeks
Partner of Military Visitor Visa	2.5 weeks	5.5 weeks
Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa	2.5 weeks	6.5 weeks
Pitcairn Islander Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Private Yacht or Plane Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Refugee Claimant Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Short-term Entertainment Act Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Sports Events Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Super Yachts Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Tour Escort Visitor Visa	3 days	4 days
Transit Visa	2 days	4 days
Visiting Media Visitor Visa	1.5 weeks	4 weeks
Visitor Visa	4 days	2 weeks

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does New Zealand Visitor Visas take?

Current processing time for New Zealand Visitor Visas is 3 days to 3.6 months, based on the latest data from Immigration New Zealand.

When was New Zealand Visitor Visas processing time data last updated?

The data was last updated on 2026-06-08, sourced from Immigration New Zealand.

What factors affect New Zealand Visitor Visas processing time?

Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.

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