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New Zealand Visitor Visas

Processing times from Immigration New Zealand, updated weekly.

Processing Range (p50–p80)
3 days to 3.7 months
28
Visa Types
04-20
Updated

Processing Time by Visa Type

Visa50th %ile80th %ile
Academic Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Adoption Pre-citizenship Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Adoption Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Antarctic Traveller Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Arts and Music Festival Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Business Visitor Visa3 days1 week
Child of Military Visitor Visa5 weeks7 weeks
Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa2.5 weeks7 weeks
Escort of Medical Patients Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Group Visitor Visa1.5 weeks2 weeks
Guardian Visitor Visa4 weeks7 weeks
Medical Treatment Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Occupational Registration Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa7 weeks3 months
Partner of Military Visitor Visa6 weeks9 weeks
Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa5.5 weeks8 weeks
Pitcairn Islander Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Private Yacht or Plane Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Refugee Claimant Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Short-term Entertainment Act Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Sports Events Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Super Yachts Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Tour Escort Visitor Visa4 days1 weeks
Transit Visa2 days1 weeks
Visiting Media Visitor Visa2.5 weeks5 weeks
Visitor Visa1 weeks2 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 3.7 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 2026-04-20, 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.

Source: WaitVisa.com — Immigration New Zealand, updated 2026-04-20