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New Zealand visas

New Zealand business visa

A Business Visitor Visa exists. Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders can enter without a visa for business trips of up to 90 days.

Ways to get a New Zealand business visa

  1. Business Visitor Visa

    Other permit

    This visa is for business visitors; detailed eligibility rules are not provided.

    Fee
    Exempt from the NZ$100 visitor levy.

Who doesn't

Eligible passport holders with an APEC Business Travel Card showing the NZL code can enter visa-free for business trips.

Good to know

  • The NZL code on the card shows that it is valid for travel to New Zealand.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for New Zealand?

Eligible passport holders with an APEC Business Travel Card showing the NZL code can enter visa-free for business trips.

What are the ways to get a business visa for New Zealand?

There are 2 options: Business Visitor Visa (a special permit); APEC Business Travel Card (no visa at all).

Who can go to New Zealand without a business visa?

Holders of passports from the listed places qualify if their Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card has the NZL code on its reverse.

How much does a New Zealand business visa cost?

Business Visitor Visa holders and APEC Business Travel Card holders are exempt from the NZ$100 visitor levy.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for New Zealand?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the New Zealand visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for New Zealand be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest New Zealand business visa rules?

On New Zealand's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in New Zealand?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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