LAHORE – New Zealand has announced an increase in visit visa fee and levy charges for international visitors, including Pakistanis, with effect from October 1, 2024.

New Zealand is one of the attractive tourist destinations for its stunning natural landscapes, vibrant Maori culture, and outdoor adventure opportunities.

From the fjords of Milford Sound to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and the pristine beaches of Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand offers a diverse range of landscapes to behold the attention of the visitors.

Pakistan citizens are required to obtain a visitor visa to explore New Zealand as tourism or short-term study purposes as they will deny entry into the Oceania country without it.

You can stay for up to either six months on multiple entry Visitor visa or nine months on single entry visitor visa. You cannot work, but you can study for up to three months.

For the New Zealand visit visa, the applicant is required to provide all necessary documents.

Documents Required for New Zealand Visit Visa

Identity Proof

You need to provide following documents to prove your identity:

One acceptable photo if you apply online, or 2 photos if you use a paper application form.

Your passport or certificate of identity.

If you apply online, you must upload a copy of your passport when you apply. We will let you know if you need to send your passport after you have applied.

If you submit a paper application, provide your original passport or a certified copy.  We can usually process your application faster if you provide your original passport.

Medical certificate to prove that the applicant is good health.

Police character certificate

Return Tickent

Accommodation proof (hotel booking, etc)

New Fee for New Zealand Visit Visa from October 2024

Currently, the fee for the Standard Visit Visa of New Zealand stands at $246 in New Zealand currency and it will surge to $310 per person from October 1, 2024.

Those applying for the visit visa are also need to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). The IVL charges have also been increased, starting from October 1, 2024.

It has been increased to $100 of New Zealand per eligible person from previous 45 NZD.