When you apply online, you must provide your passport details.
Tips
Enter your identity details carefully, ensuring information is exactly as recorded on your passport.
COVID-19 Short-term Visitor Visa
Apply for this visa if you are unable to leave New Zealand because of COVID-19.
Length of stay
2 months
Cost
From
NZD $341
With this visa you can
- Remain lawful while making arrangements to depart New Zealand.
- Study in New Zealand for the 2 months.
Things to note
- You must be in New Zealand to apply for this visa and be genuinely unable to depart New Zealand due to the impacts of COVID-19.
- You cannot work on this visa.
- You cannot travel out of New Zealand and return on this visa.
- You must apply online for this visa.
- From 17 June 2024: English language translations must be provided for any documents not in English.
Providing English translations of supporting documents
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What you need to apply
Check if you are eligible to apply for this visa and what supporting documents and information you need to provide.
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When you apply online, you must answer questions about your character. After you apply online, we may ask you to provide Police Certificates as proof of your good character.
When we decide if your intentions are genuine (bona fide), we consider all the information:
- you provide to support your application
- we have about your personal circumstances, and
- you provided in any previous applications.
Evidence can include:
- your home has closed its border to returnees
- attempts to book travel out of New Zealand
- a departure date from New Zealand, if your booked travel date is after your visa expiry, or
- attempts to contact your High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.
Tips
You will need to provide up-to-date evidence you can not depart New Zealand each time you apply.
We will use our records to check you are still here.
Documents must be translated by someone who meets our requirements for providing English translations.
Process and costs
The information below will help you understand the process, timeframes and costs involved in applying for this visa, so you can plan ahead and have the best chance of submitting a complete application.
Notes
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Enter country detailsHow to submit
Payment methods and receiving centre details if applicable.
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Enter country detailsConditions
These are the conditions that you must meet once you have your visa.
Visa expiry
You must leave New Zealand before your visa expires.
Notes
Visa expiry dates are printed on a visa label or included in a visa letter.
Work
Study
You may study for up to 3 months in any 12 month period.
Notes
School-aged children can study for up to 3 months in any calendar year. Children studying for more than 2 weeks must attend a school that is signatory to the ‘Code of Pastoral Care for International Students’.
Travel
You can not travel in and out of New Zealand with this visa.