New Zealand Visa for Indians 2026: NZD 441 Fee, How to Apply

Yes, Indians need a New Zealand Visitor Visa before they travel, and from 1 Oct 2026 it can only be applied for online; one applicant applying from India pays NZD 441, about ₹23,500, and a couple on one application pays NZD 541, about ₹28,900 (Immigration New Zealand, checked 16 Oct 2026). Our New Zealand trips from Ahmedabad, with return flights and visa filing by us, start from ₹1,69,999 per person (prices checked 16 Oct 2026).

Each of our planned New Zealand trips, 6 to 12 days long, includes return flights from Ahmedabad, hotel stays with daily breakfast, internal transport, a trip captain and the visa application filed by us. GST and TCS are shown in your written quote; ask us to itemise it, including whether the INZ visa fee and levies are inside the trip price.

Prices checked 16 Oct 2026 from our live trip pages. Visa rules and fees checked with Immigration New Zealand (immigration.govt.nz) on 16 Oct 2026.

Do Indians need a visa for New Zealand?

Yes. Indian passport holders need a Visitor Visa for a holiday in New Zealand, and it must be granted before you fly. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) says that from 1 Oct 2026 applications for this visa must be made online, and it advises not booking non-refundable travel until the visa is approved.

To be granted a Visitor Visa you need:

• a passport valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand;
• enough money for your stay (see the funds section below);
• a ticket out of New Zealand, or the money to buy one on top of your living funds;
• good health and good character;
• a genuine plan to leave at the end of your visit.

You cannot work in New Zealand on this visa. INZ says you may be able to keep working remotely for an employer or client outside New Zealand, which helps if you are travelling on leave and need to answer the odd email.

How much does the New Zealand visitor visa cost in rupees?

INZ's Fees Guide (INZ 1028, May 2026) puts Indian applicants in Band C. The total is the application fee, plus the immigration levy, plus the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) for each person in the application. Rupee figures below use the market rate of about ₹53.36 to the New Zealand dollar on 16 Oct 2026 (ExchangeRate-API); your card or bank rate will be slightly different.

The couple figure comes straight from INZ's worked example: an Indian citizen and their partner applying from India pay NZD 541, because the fee and immigration levy are paid once and the IVL twice. INZ charges in New Zealand dollars, so the rupee amount moves with the exchange rate.

What is the International Visitor Levy, and is it refunded?

The IVL, in full the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, is a charge of NZD 100 per person that funds conservation, tourism infrastructure and other tourism work in New Zealand. When you apply online, it is included in the same payment as the visa fee. Every family member included in an application pays it, unless they belong to an exempt group such as citizens of Pacific countries.

It is not refunded. INZ's Fees Guide says that if an application is declined, the fee and levies are not refunded. That is one more reason to apply only when your documents are complete, and to leave enough time before your flights.

How long does the visa take, and when should you apply?

INZ's current guide on its visitor visa page is that 80% of applications are decided within 2 weeks. It also says September to March is its busiest period and advises applying early over the New Zealand summer, especially for Christmas travel.

That busy period covers Diwali leave and the December school holidays, when many Indian families travel. Our trip pages suggest allowing 4 to 6 weeks before your flight for the visa, which leaves room for a slower decision or a request for one more document. We file the application for you once you confirm the trip.

How much money do you need to show?

INZ asks for at least NZD 1,000 a month for each month of your stay, about ₹53,400, or NZD 400 a month, about ₹21,300, if your accommodation is already paid for. On a package with prepaid hotels, the lower figure is the one that applies to you.

You also need a ticket out of New Zealand, or proof that you can buy one, and that money must be in addition to your living funds. Return flights booked as part of a package cover this.

How long can you stay on a visitor visa?

INZ gives two shapes of visitor visa:

• Multiple entry: stays of up to 6 months in each 12-month period;
• Single entry: up to 9 months in an 18-month period.

Overall, a visitor can spend no more than 9 months in New Zealand in any 18 months. Our New Zealand trips run 6 to 12 days, so the limit only matters if you add a long stay with relatives.

Can a couple or family apply together?

Yes. INZ lets you include your partner and dependent children aged 19 or younger in your application, or they can apply for their own visas. If they apply separately, INZ asks you to say so and include a letter with their details in your application.

On one application, the fee and immigration levy are paid once and the IVL is paid per person. On that rule, a couple with two children would pay NZD 741, about ₹39,500, if every member pays the IVL; check the INZ fee page for your family before you pay. Parents are not partners or dependent children, so elderly parents travelling with you make their own application; as a couple they can apply together, for NZD 541, about ₹28,900.

What does a New Zealand trip from Ahmedabad cost with the visa filed?

These are four of our New Zealand trips, with prices per person as listed on 16 Oct 2026. Each includes return flights from Ahmedabad and visa filing by us.

For a couple, the North Island trip is from ₹3,39,998 and the South Island Grand Drive from ₹4,99,998, before GST and TCS. Children are priced in your quote. Meals not listed, adventure add-ons, shopping, tips and travel insurance are extra.

Our trip pages add one practical point for Indian families: New Zealand's biosecurity checks are strict, so declare all food you carry on arrival, including home-made snacks. For what to see and when, read our New Zealand guide, and if you want a trip built around your own dates and pace, see how our customised travel plans work.

How we help

We plan New Zealand trips from Ahmedabad with flights, hotels, internal transport and the Visitor Visa application in one written quote. Tell us your dates, who is travelling and whether you want the North Island, the South Island or Queenstown, and we price it and file the visa: start with a message.

Sources, checked October 2026: Immigration New Zealand, Visitor Visa; Immigration New Zealand, Fees Guide INZ 1028, May 2026; ExchangeRate-API, NZD rate on 16 Oct 2026.

FAQs

Do Indians need a visa for New Zealand in 2026? Yes. Indian passport holders need a Visitor Visa granted before travel, and from 1 Oct 2026 it can only be applied for online with Immigration New Zealand.

What is the New Zealand visa fee for Indians in rupees? NZD 441 for one applicant applying from India, about ₹23,500 on 16 Oct 2026: a NZD 300 fee, a NZD 41 immigration levy and the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy. A couple on one application pays NZD 541, about ₹28,900.

Is the New Zealand visa fee refunded if the visa is refused? No. INZ does not refund the fee or the levies, including the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy, if an application is declined.

How long does a New Zealand visitor visa take for Indians? INZ says 80% of visitor visa applications are decided within 2 weeks, and September to March is its busiest period. We suggest applying 4 to 6 weeks before you fly.

How much bank balance do you need for a New Zealand visitor visa? At least NZD 1,000 a month of your stay, about ₹53,400, or NZD 400 a month, about ₹21,300, if your accommodation is prepaid, plus a ticket out or the money for one.

Can I include my family in one New Zealand visa application? Yes. You can include your partner and dependent children aged 19 or younger. The fee and immigration levy are paid once, and the International Visitor Levy is paid for each person.