Immigration New Zealand is strongly encouraging Approved Destination Status (ADS) groups to submit their applications early over the New Zealand Christmas and New Year period to ensure we can meet our standard 10-day turnaround.

We will be open for business as usual during the holiday period, but closed during the New Zealand statutory holidays – 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 January.

We will escalate any applications for urgent travel as necessary.

China is a key market for New Zealand and we warmly welcome visitors whether they are travelling as individuals or in a tour group under the ADS arrangement.