New Zealand Tourist Visa Fee for Indians (2026): NZD Cost Breakdown

New Zealand has no separate "tourist visa" for Indians. Holidays, family visits and sightseeing all use the Visitor Visa, which allows up to 9 months in an 18-month period. All amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Immigration New Zealand's (INZ) site was returning errors on 15 and 16 October 2026, so some figures were read from archived copies of INZ pages; confirm the live total on the INZ Visitor Visa page before paying. For the full application route, see our New Zealand visa guide for Indians.

What makes up the NZD 441?

INZ's Visitor Visa page shows the NZD 441 total and states that it includes the non-refundable immigration levy and the NZD 100 IVL. It does not split the remaining NZD 341 between the application fee and the immigration levy. The Business Visitor Visa gives a useful comparison: it is NZD 300 in application fee plus NZD 41 in immigration levy, totalling NZD 341, with no IVL because business visitors are exempt.

How do the other visitor-type fees compare?

INZ's fee regulations set different totals for each visitor-type visa. For an Indian citizen applying from outside New Zealand, version as at 1 June 2026:

If you are travelling with a tour group, the Group Visitor Visa is cheaper per person, but every member must still meet Visitor Visa requirements and the group must arrive together for the same purpose.

How much is it in rupees, and how do you pay?

INZ publishes the fee in NZD only, and there is no official INR amount. You pay online with a Visa, Mastercard or UnionPay card, so the rupee cost is whatever your card issuer charges for the conversion on the day. Check that your card works for international online payments before you start.

VFS Global's charges are the only official INR figures, and you pay them only in specific cases (VFS New Zealand India):

• INR 1,460 (USD 24) passport handling for online applications, only if INZ asks for your passport. It is paid by demand draft to VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD and includes courier.
• INR 2,085 (USD 34) for paper applications. Since 1 October 2026, visitor applications must be made online, so most tourists will not pay this.

Who does not pay the NZD 100 levy?

The IVL is charged on temporary entry visa applications, but these are exempt:

• Business Visitor, Accredited Employer and post-study work visas
• Separate applications as the partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or visa holder or applicant
• Visits for medical treatment
• Holders of a current Australian permanent residence visa
• The new India Iconic Work and India Skilled Work visas, from 20 October 2026

A standard holiday Visitor Visa is not on the list, so Indian tourists pay the full NZD 441.

Do you get the fee back if INZ declines your visa?

No. The fee is not refunded if the visa is declined. INZ's reconsideration process (NZD 220) is only available if you applied while in New Zealand and are still there on a valid visa. Applicants refused from India must make a new application, which means paying NZD 441 again. That is the real cost of a weak first file.

What else should you budget for?

• Funds to show: at least NZD 1,000 a month of your stay, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is prepaid, or a sponsor using form INZ 1025. This is evidence, not a fee.
• Onward travel: a ticket out of New Zealand or the money to buy one, on top of living funds.
• Chest X-ray: only if you are staying more than 6 months.
• Insurance: not mandatory, but INZ recommends full medical insurance because you or your sponsor pay for any health care.
• Passport return: if INZ does ask for your passport, VFS returns it by courier. Since 18 August 2026 a courier bag holds a maximum of two passports, and pre-paid self-addressed envelopes are not accepted.

One more cost catches people who are only changing planes. Indian passport holders need the NZD 235 Transit Visa to pass through Auckland Airport, unless they already hold a valid New Zealand visa, are an Australian permanent resident or are travelling to or from Australia. Transit is allowed only at Auckland, for up to 24 hours in the transit area.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, day-wise itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the New Zealand visa fee with an Indian debit card?

INZ lists Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay as the accepted cards for the online Visitor Visa fee. If your debit card runs on one of those networks and is enabled for international online payments, it should work.

How long does INZ take after I pay the NZD 441 fee?

INZ's headline timeframe for the Visitor Visa is 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks. INZ says Visitor Visa processing is busiest between September and March, especially for Christmas, so apply early in that period.

How long can I stay on a New Zealand Visitor Visa?

Up to 9 months in an 18-month period. INZ issues either a multiple-entry visa allowing up to 6 months in each 12-month period, or a single-entry visa for one stay of up to 9 months.

Did the India-New Zealand trade agreement change the visitor visa fee?

No. Regulations in force from 20 October 2026 exempt two new India-specific work visas, the India Iconic Work and India Skilled Work visas, from the NZD 100 IVL. The ordinary Visitor Visa still includes the levy.