# New Zealand visa for Indian citizens > Indian citizens apply for a New Zealand visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Visitor Visa (nationality India, applying from India) is NZD 441. Processing time (Visitor Visa (India)): 80% within 2 weeks. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai. Sources checked on October 10, 2026. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/new-zealand Sources checked on: 2026-10-10 Applies via: VFS Global + embassy VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nzl/ Embassy / official site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/visitor-visa/ ## Overview Indian citizens must apply for a New Zealand Visitor Visa; applications are made online to Immigration New Zealand (from 1 October 2026 visitor and selected transit visa applications must be made online via Immigration Online). VFS Global is INZ's official partner in India and runs Visa Application Centres in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai, which handle passport submission for online applications (only if INZ asks for the passport) and paper/postal applications; VAC appointments are required. The New Zealand diplomatic mission does not assist with visa enquiries. ## Visa fees - **Visitor Visa (nationality India, applying from India):** NZD 441 — Online; includes non-refundable immigration levy and the NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL); not refunded if declined; pay by Visa, Mastercard or UnionPay **Service fee:** VFS (India): Passport (online applications) Handling fee INR 1,460.00 (USD 24.00); Physical (paper applications) fee INR 2,085.00 (USD 34.00); includes courier to the lodging country; non-refundable ## Documents required ### All applicants - Copy of your passport (valid at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand) - 1 acceptable photo - Proof you have enough money to live on: at least NZD 1,000 a month, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is prepaid (bank/credit card statements, prepaid hotel vouchers, traveller's cheques) – or a sponsor - Proof of your plans in New Zealand showing you are a genuine visitor - Proof you can leave New Zealand: onward ticket or funds to buy one (in addition to living funds) or sponsor's agreement - Police certificates if required (total time in NZ 24 months or longer) - Chest X-ray if staying more than 6 months (India not low-TB) / medical examination if required – less than 3 months old - Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025) and sponsor's sharing ID, if sponsored - Partner/dependent children: relationship and identity evidence, photos; Additional Dependants for a Visitor Visa form (INZ 1205) if required ### Passport handling at VFS (online applications) - Original passport only if instructed on the INZ 'Thank You' page / application PDF - Passport handling fee paid by demand draft to VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD ### Paper/postal applications at VFS - Completed visa application form and document checklist - Original passport(s) or certified copies, plus photocopies of all pages of current and old passports - Contact information and return courier address - Two demand drafts in INR: visa fee to 'Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment' and VAC service fee to VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD ## Photo specifications - **Size:** Not published - **Background:** Not published - 1 acceptable photo per INZ 'Acceptable photos for a visa or NZeTA' guidance (details not extracted) ## Travel medical insurance **Required:** No Not mandatory; INZ recommends full medical insurance for your stay as you or your sponsor must pay for any health care. ## Processing time - **Visitor Visa (India):** 80% within 2 weeks ## Visa categories ### Visit - Visitor Visa - Business Visitor Visa - Group Visitor Visa - Transit visa ### Other (INZ) - Study - Work - Live/Residence ## Where to apply in India - New Delhi - Chandigarh - Mumbai ## How to apply from India 1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the New Zealand visa application form linked from the official pages below. 2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category. 3. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the VFS Global / embassy pages linked below. 4. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai. 5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is the New Zealand visa fee for Indian citizens? Visitor Visa (nationality India, applying from India): NZD 441. Service fee: VFS (India): Passport (online applications) Handling fee INR 1,460.00 (USD 24.00); Physical (paper applications) fee INR 2,085.00 (USD 34.00); includes courier to the lodging country; non-refundable. ### What documents are required for a New Zealand visa from India? Copy of your passport (valid at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand); 1 acceptable photo; Proof you have enough money to live on: at least NZD 1,000 a month, or NZD 400 a month if accommodation is prepaid (bank/credit card statements, prepaid hotel vouchers, traveller's cheques) – or a sponsor; Proof of your plans in New Zealand showing you are a genuine visitor; Proof you can leave New Zealand: onward ticket or funds to buy one (in addition to living funds) or sponsor's agreement; Police certificates if required (total time in NZ 24 months or longer). Plus 3 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 2 visa categories. ### How long does New Zealand visa processing take for Indians? Visitor Visa (India): 80% within 2 weeks. ### Where do Indian citizens apply for a New Zealand visa? Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai. ### Is travel medical insurance required for a New Zealand visa? No. Not mandatory; INZ recommends full medical insurance for your stay as you or your sponsor must pay for any health care. ### Which New Zealand visa types can Indian citizens apply for? Visit and Other (INZ). 7 visa types are listed on this page. ## Sources - [VFS Global – New Zealand Visa Application Centre India (home)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nzl/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS Global – NZ Apply for a visa (postal applications, service fees)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nzl/apply-visa) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [VFS Global – Upcoming changes to visitor and transit visas (28 Sep 2026)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/nzl/news/upcoming-changes) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Immigration New Zealand – Visitor Visa (fees/timeframe for India)](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/visitor-visa/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Immigration New Zealand – Visa Application Centres](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/contact-us/offices-outside-of-new-zealand-visa-application-centres/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 ### Notes on sources - VFS pages are JS-rendered/bot-protected for curl; read via a rendered browser - Fees/timeframes extracted only for the Visitor Visa (India/New Delhi); Business Visitor, Group, transit, student and work visa fees not collected - Photo specifications not extracted - INZ region list for fee tool also names Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, but INZ says only Chandigarh, New Delhi and Mumbai VACs are currently open --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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