New Zealand visit visa from Pakistan
A New Zealand visit visa is for holidays, visiting family or friends and business visits, for up to 9 months in any 18. You apply online with Immigration New Zealand and pay NZD 441, and show NZD 1,000 for each month (NZD 400 if your accommodation is paid) and an onward ticket or the money for one. The main fee is NZ$441 (about PKR 68,400).
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At a glance
- Main fee
- NZ$441 (about PKR 68,400)
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 10 on the list
- Apply online and pay NZD 441; there is no New Zealand embassy in Pakistan.
- Show NZD 1,000 for each month, or NZD 400 if your accommodation is paid.
- Up to 9 months in any 18 months.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, immigration levy and visitor levyNZD 300 visa fee, NZD 41 immigration levy and NZD 100 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), paid by card online. | NZ$441 | PKR 68,400 |
| Karachi visa application centre (only if you use it)Service fee per application at the VFS Global centre in Karachi, for example when INZ asks for your passport. | PKR 8,400 | PKR 8,400 |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 9, 2026 (1 NZD = PKR 155.16). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:Fees, decision times and where to apply (Pakistan)
Processing time
Not confirmed
80% decided within 2 weeks (INZ, October 2026). September to March is the busy season: apply early.
Official source: Fees, decision times and where to apply (Pakistan)Documents you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Scan of the information page; valid at least 3 months after you leave New Zealand.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One acceptable photo, uploaded with the application.
Bank statement / proof of funds
In your name, showing the bank and the currency: NZD 1,000 for each month (NZD 400 if your accommodation is paid), plus the money for an onward ticket if you have none.
Needed in some situations
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Leave letter from your employer: a reason to return.
Invitation letter from host or business
Details of the people you visit or the business you meet.
Sponsor's form for a visitor (for example New Zealand's INZ 1025)
If someone sponsors you: their online Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025). A sponsor is a New Zealand citizen or resident, or a New Zealand organisation, and pays your living costs and your travel out.
Immigration medical exam (panel physician)
A stay over 6 months: a chest x-ray from a panel physician; over 12 months also a medical examination.
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Can support your application
Return ticket reservation and accommodation booking
Your onward or return ticket, and your plans in New Zealand.
Police character certificate
Only if your total time in New Zealand will be 24 months or more: under 6 months old and uploaded with the application (a receipt is not accepted).
Where to apply in Pakistan
The mission does not take visa applications at its counter: you apply in the ways listed below.
New Zealand High Commission in Colombo (covers Pakistan)
High commissionLevel 24, One Galle Face Tower, 1A Centre Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Does not take visa applications at its counter. New Zealand has no embassy in Pakistan. The High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka covers Pakistan but handles no visas: you apply online with Immigration New Zealand (INZ).
Ways to apply
Online portalApply online with Immigration New Zealand
Apply and pay online by card; most applicants never hand in their passport.
Official source: Fees, decision times and where to apply (Pakistan)
Visa centreNew Zealand Visa Application Centre (VFS Global)
By appointment: for your passport when INZ asks for it, and for the few visas that still take paper applications. Service fee PKR 8,400 per application.
In Karachi
Official source: Offices outside New Zealand and visa application centres
MFAT also lists a New Zealand Consulate General in Karachi; it is not a visa office.
How to apply, step by step
Gather your evidence
Money of NZD 1,000 for each month (NZD 400 if your accommodation is paid), an onward ticket or the money for one on top, and proof of your job and family in Pakistan.
Visitor VisaApply online
Apply and pay NZD 441 online by card with Immigration New Zealand. Since 1 October 2026 visitor visas are online only.
Visitor VisaX-ray for long stays
For a stay over 6 months you need a chest x-ray; INZ tells you after you apply. Use one of its panel physicians in Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi.
Doctors who can do X-rays and medical examinationsDecision
Most visitor visas are decided within 2 weeks. If INZ asks for your passport, send it through the visa application centre in Karachi.
Providing your passport for an online application
Questions people ask
How much does a New Zealand visit visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa fee, immigration levy and visitor levy: NZ$441 (about PKR 68,400); Karachi visa application centre (only if you use it): PKR 8,400. Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Fees, decision times and where to apply (Pakistan) (opens in a new tab)How long does a New Zealand visit visa take from Pakistan?
80% decided within 2 weeks (INZ, October 2026). September to March is the busy season: apply early.
Fees, decision times and where to apply (Pakistan) (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a New Zealand visit visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Passport-size photograph (destination specification), and Bank statement / proof of funds. Depending on your situation, you may also need: Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Invitation letter from host or business, Sponsor's form for a visitor (for example New Zealand's INZ 1025), Immigration medical exam (panel physician), and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a New Zealand visit visa in Pakistan?
New Zealand High Commission in Colombo (covers Pakistan) does not take visa applications at its counter. Ways to apply: Apply online with Immigration New Zealand and New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VFS Global).
Is there a New Zealand embassy in Pakistan?
No. The New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka covers Pakistan but does not handle visas. You apply online with Immigration New Zealand; the visa application centre in Karachi takes your passport if INZ asks for it.
New Zealand High Commission to Sri Lanka (opens in a new tab)How much bank balance do I need for a New Zealand visit visa?
NZD 1,000 for each month of your visit, or NZD 400 a month if your accommodation is already paid, in an account in your name. The money for an onward ticket comes on top, unless you already have one.
Visitor Visa (opens in a new tab)Do I need a police certificate for a New Zealand visit visa?
Only if your total time in New Zealand will be 24 months or more. Then it must be under 6 months old and uploaded with your application; a receipt for having applied is not accepted.
Police certificates (opens in a new tab)