🇺🇸United States Visa for New Zealand Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) - Visa Waiver Program

USD 40.27

B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa

Tourism, business visits, transit, medical treatment

F-1 Student Visa

Full-time academic study at SEVP-approved institutions

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa

Working in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree

L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa

Transferring to a US office in a managerial, executive, or specialised knowledge role

J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa

Au pairs, camp counsellors, interns, teachers, research scholars, professors

EB-5 Investor Visa

Immigrant visa through investment of at least USD 1.05M (or USD 800K in rural/high-unemployment areas) creating 10 US jobs

M-1 Vocational Student Visa

Full-time study at vocational or other recognised nonacademic institutions (other than language training)

C-1 Transit Visa

Immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country

D Crewmember Visa

Crew serving aboard sea vessels or aircraft operating in the United States

K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa

Foreign-citizen fiancé(e) of a US citizen, to enter and marry the sponsor within 90 days

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa

Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, or extraordinary achievement in film/TV

P-1 Athlete and Entertainer Visa

Internationally recognised athletes and members of internationally recognised entertainment groups

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa

Nationals of treaty countries carrying on substantial trade principally between the US and their home country

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

Nationals of treaty countries investing a substantial amount of capital in a US business they direct

E-3 Australian Professional Specialty Visa

Australian nationals coming to perform services in a specialty occupation

TN USMCA Professional Visa

Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying occupations under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA)

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Visa

Temporary or seasonal agricultural work for employers facing a shortage of domestic workers

H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Visa

Temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work (e.g. hospitality, landscaping, seafood processing)

R-1 Religious Worker Visa

Ministers and other religious workers employed by a bona fide non-profit religious organisation in the US

I Media (Journalist) Visa

Representatives of foreign media (press, radio, film, print) on assignment in the US

Family-Based Immigrant Visa (IR/CR/F)

Spouses, children, parents and other qualifying relatives of US citizens and lawful permanent residents to immigrate permanently