New Zealand Visa Fees

The fees of New Zealand visas differ depending on the visa, the type of application (online or paper), and the country you apply from.

Below, you can find the fees for New Zealand visas and information on how to pay.

How Much Does a New Zealand Visa Fee Cost?

You can find the application cost for each New Zealand visa below:

Visa Type	Online Application	Paper Application
New Zealand Permanent Residence	N/A	NZD $220 — $260
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa	NZD $4,890	NZD $ 4,890
New Zealand Citizenship	$470 for adults over the age of 16 $235 for children under the age of 15	$470 for adults over the age of 16 $235 for children under the age of 15
Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa	N/A	NZD $3,790
Entrepreneur Work Visa	N/A	NZD $3,920
Entrepreneur Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $6,860
Global Impact Work Visa	N/A	NZD $860
Global Impact Permanent Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $4,240
Parent Retirement Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $5,260
Active Investor Plus Visa	NZD $7,780	N/A
Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa	NZD $210	NZD $190 — $240
Interim visa	NZD $0	NZD $0
Parent Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $3,610
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa	NZD $3,610	NZD $3,610
Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa	NZD $210	NZD $190 — $235
Dependent Child Resident Visa	NZD $3,610	NZD $3,610
Partner of a Worker Visitor Visa	NZD $210	NZD $190 — $240
Child of a Student Visitor Visa	NZD $210	NZD $220 — $240
Dependent Child Student Visa	NZD $395	NZD $340 — $480
Intercountry Adoption Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $3790 — $3995
Adoption Pre-citizenship Visitor Visa	NZD $210	NZD $190 — $255
Adoption Visitor Visa	NZD $210	NZD $190 — $250
Limited Express Visa	N/A	NZD $ 395 — $ 470 (for studying) NZD $ 300 — $ 455 (for visiting)
New Zealand Refugee Visa	NZD $0	NZD $0
Fee Paying Student Visa	NZD $430	NZD $440 — $485
New Zealand Vocational Trainee Visa	N/A	NZD $375 — $485
New Zealand Tourist Visa	NZD $170 — $245	NZD $230 — $390
Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa	NZD $125 — $245	NZD $235 — $280
Accredited Employer Work Visa	NZD $750	N/A
New Zealand Diplomatic Visa	N/A	NZ $635 — $775
Entertainers Work Visa	NZ $735	NZ $740 — $815
Long Term Skill Shortage List Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $4,240
Partner of a Student Work Visa	NZD $700	NZD $635 — $770
Partner of a Worker Work Visa	NZD $700	NZD $620 — $ 770
Post Study Work Visa	NZD $700	NZD $625 — $860
Recognized Seasonal Employer Limited Visa	N/A	NZD $280 — $435 (If you apply from Kiribati, Nauru, or Tuvalu) NZD $330 —- $355 (If you apply from another country)
Religious Worker Work Visa	NZD $620 — $700	NZD $630 — 760
Religious Worker Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $4,240
Specific Purpose Work Visa	NZD $735	NZD $620 — $745
Supplementary Seasonal Employment Work Visa	N/A	NZ $630 — $750
Student and Trainee Work Visa	NZ $735	NZ $630 — $800
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa	NZD $455	N/A
Working Holidaymaker Extension	N/A	NZD $210 — $495
Victims of Family Violence Resident Visa	N/A	N/A
Victims of Family Violence Work Visa	NZD $0	NZD $0
Child of a Worker Visitor Visa	NZD $220 — 230	NZD $210
New Zealand Aid Programme Student Visa	NZD $395	NZD $350 — $440
Exchange Student Visa	NZD $430	NZD $385 — $480
Pathway Student Visa	NZD $315 — $395	NZD $325 — $4010
New Zealand Tourist Visa	NZD $170 — $245	NZD $230 — $390
Business Visitor Visa	NZD $120 — $210	NZD $220 — $330
Marriage Visitor Visa	NZD $245	NZD $ 175 — $265
Group Visitor Visa	NZD $125	NZD $ 150 — $155
Talent (Accredited Employer) Resident Visa	N/A	NZD $4,240

What Is the NZeTA Fee?

An NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) allows citizens of certain countries to travel to New Zealand without a visa. The NZeTA is a Multiple Entry visa that is valid for two years. To apply for an NZeTA, you must pay the following fees:

The fee	For visiting New Zealand	For transit passengers
The application fee online	NZD $60	NZD $25
The application fee with the free app	NZD $50	NZD $20
IVL fee	NZD $35	NZD $35

How to Pay the Visa Application Fee for New Zealand?

The payment of the NZ visa application depends on the form of the application:

Online application. You must provide your bank card details during the online application. After your payment has been successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation email. It’s important to keep a copy of this confirmation email or receipt as proof of payment for your visa application.
Paper application. You must provide your bank card details in the payment section of the paper application. Immigration New Zealand will charge the application fee to your card. It’s important to ensure that you have sufficient funds on the day when they receive your application. Otherwise, it may be sent back to you.

Do I Need to Pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)?

A fee called the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is required to be paid by numerous tourists, individuals on working holidays, and certain students and workers who are visiting or entering New Zealand. The IVL fee is NZD $35.

The requirement to pay the IVL in New Zealand varies depending on several factors, including the passport you are traveling on, the purpose of your visit, and the type of visa you apply for. You do not need to pay the IVL if you are:

Traveling on certain passports. If you are traveling on an Australian or New Zealand passport or a passport issued by select Pacific Island nations.
Transit passengers at Auckland International Airport. If you are a transit passenger arriving at and departing from Auckland International Airport without entering New Zealand.
Holders of specific visas. The IVL is not applicable if you possess a:
- New Zealand resident visa
- an Australian Resident Visa
- a Business Visitor Visa, or
- an APEC business travel card
Will I Get a Refund if My NZ Visa Application Is Rejected?

Once your visa application is completed, including cases where it is declined, refunds are not possible. This is because the fees you pay cover the expenses associated with assessing your application.

However, if your visa application has not yet been processed, there is a possibility of receiving a refund in special circumstances. It’s important to note that refunds are not available if you simply change your mind about your application. Refunds for fees may be applicable in the following scenarios:
- Overpayment. If you accidentally paid a fee that was not required for your particular situation.
- Incorrect payment. If you mistakenly paid an incorrect fee that does not align with the specific requirements of your application.
- Ineligible application. If you paid the fee, but your application failed to meet the necessary lodgement criteria specified by the authorities.
Can I Get a Refund of My Residence Application or Expression of Interest Fee?

If your visa application has not been processed or you choose to withdraw your Expression of Interest (EOI), you may be eligible for a refund.

However, it’s important to note that refunds are granted in specific and exceptional situations. It’s not possible to obtain a refund simply due to a change of mind regarding your visa application or if your EOI has lapsed without being selected. If you chose to withdraw your Expression of Interest (EOI) before any further processing or selection took place, a refund may be possible.

New Zealand Visa Fees

How Much Does a New Zealand Visa Fee Cost?

What Is the NZeTA Fee?

How to Pay the Visa Application Fee for New Zealand?

Do I Need to Pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)?

Will I Get a Refund if My NZ Visa Application Is Rejected?

Can I Get a Refund of My Residence Application or Expression of Interest Fee?