🇧🇸→🇳🇿Bahamas→New Zealand

270 daysmultiple entry7-14d processingvalid 1095donline

Holiday/tourism, visiting family and friends, or study of up to 3 months

Apply online via Immigration New Zealand. Stay up to 9 months in an 18-month period. Fee from NZD 441; processing 80% within 2 weeks. Since 27 January 2025 visitors may also work remotely for an overseas employer while in New Zealand on this visa.

90 daysmultiple entry3-7d processingonline

Business meetings, negotiations, exploring opportunities (no local employment)

For business visits of up to 3 months in a 12-month period. Cannot be used to work for a New Zealand employer. Fee from NZD 341; processing 80% within 1 week.

1 dayssingle entry1-4d processingonline

Passing through Auckland International Airport en route to another country

Required for nationals of transit-visa countries transiting through Auckland Airport (max 24 hours in the transit area). Fee from NZD 235; processing 80% within 4 days. Not needed if you hold a valid NZeTA or NZ visa.

180 dayssingle entry10-28d processingonline

Receiving pre-approved medical treatment or consultation in New Zealand

For pre-approved treatment at a specified hospital/institution. Must show ability to pay for treatment. Up to 6 months; can reapply for longer stays. Fee from NZD 341; processing 80% within 4 weeks.

multiple entry90-120d processingvalid 1825donline

Long-term multi-entry visiting visa for parents of New Zealand citizens or residents

Opened to applications 29 September 2025. Fee from NZD 3,100; processing expected around 4 months. Valid up to 5 years with unlimited-duration visits (no per-visit stay cap), but sponsor (the NZ citizen/resident child) must live in NZ at least 184 days per year of the visa, and the visa holder must leave NZ during the third year for a mandatory health and insurance check. Maximum of 2 Parent Boost Visitor Visas per person over a lifetime. Requires ongoing health insurance while onshore and proof of funds (annual income or NZD 260,000 in savings if including partner). Applicant must be offshore at time of application. Does not lead to permanent residence.

1095 daysmultiple entry20-35d processingonline

Partners of New Zealand citizens/residents to live and work in New Zealand

For partners of NZ citizens or residents in a genuine and stable relationship. Open work rights; up to 3 years (initially up to 1 year if living together less than 12 months). Fee from NZD 1,630; processing 80% within 5 weeks.

1460 daysmultiple entry30-67d processingonline

Full-time study with an approved New Zealand education provider

Requires an offer of place from an approved provider; student pays international tuition. Valid up to 4 years. Fee from NZD 850; processing 80% within 9.5 weeks. Paper applications no longer accepted.

1825 daysmultiple entry20-49d processingonline

Working for an accredited New Zealand employer with a job offer

Employer must be AEWV-accredited. Valid up to 5 years (3 years for skill level 4-5 roles). Fee from NZD 1,540; processing 80% within 7 weeks. Pathway to residence via Skilled Migrant Category.

1095 daysmultiple entry20-35d processingonline

Graduates of eligible NZ qualifications working for any employer after study

Open work rights for up to 3 years depending on qualification level and where you studied. Fee from NZD 1,670; processing 80% within 5 weeks.

multiple entry10-21d processingonline

Working in New Zealand for a specific purpose or event

For a defined purpose or event (e.g. seconded staff, contract, specialist work). Length granted as needed to complete the work; must arrive within 12 months of issue. Fee from NZD 1,455; processing 80% within 3 weeks.

730 daysmultiple entryvalid 730donline

Retirees aged 66+ who invest in New Zealand and can support themselves

For applicants aged 66 or older with NZD 750,000 to invest for 2 years, plus NZD 500,000 to live on and annual income of NZD 60,000. Valid 2 years; can reapply if conditions maintained. Fee from NZD 7,891.

365 daysmultiple entry1-30d processingvalid 365donline

Holidaying and working in New Zealand (typically age 18-30, 18-35 for some countries)

Available to citizens of countries with a working holiday agreement with New Zealand (normally up to 12 months). All applications must be made online and only while the relevant scheme is open.