Visa applications processed within these timeframes are when a decision can be made without needing to request further information from the applicant or a third party.

Applications may take longer than the stated processing time if there is information missing at the time the application is lodged, if additional information is needed, or if third party checks are required.

INZ has limited control over how long it takes for an applicant or a third party to provide this information, which makes it difficult to give average processing times for applications that aren’t straightforward.

Information about visa processing times:

How long it takes to process an application
Fees, decision times and where to apply