Source-backed scope
New Zealand has 11 guide records for Indian travellers. 10 packs are not awaiting source confirmation; 1 remain under review. Pack presence is not universal eligibility or a fresh recheck of every legacy source. Open the exact route for document conditions.
- Jurisdiction
- New Zealand
- Purpose
- Short family / friend visits, Medical treatment, Family / dependant residence, Transit, Business, Conferences / events, Work, Immigration / permanent residence, Tourism / holiday, Business, Study
- Destination
- New Zealand
Published route coverage
New Zealand currently has 11 checklist or preparation records in the Enuncia Travel directory.
Each linked route page keeps the document list, translation rule, notarisation rule, apostille rule and attestation rule tied to official-source evidence.
- Short family / friend visits: named route guide; 13 rows from 5 source records.
- Medical treatment: named route guide; 13 rows from 6 source records.
- Family / dependant residence: named route guide; 12 rows from 3 source records.
- Transit: named route guide; 8 rows from 2 source records.
- Business: named route guide; 8 rows from 6 source records.
- Conferences / events: named route guide; 13 rows from 6 source records.
- Work: named route guide; 10 rows from 2 source records.
- Immigration / permanent residence: named route guide; 12 rows from 6 source records.
- Tourism / holiday: named route guide; 12 rows from 6 source records.
- Business: under review; not a confirmed checklist; 5 rows from 1 source records.
- Study: named route guide; 13 rows from 3 source records.
What to check before ordering
Select the exact route first. Then choose only the document rows where processing is required or optional according to the checklist.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Passport identity-page copy | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Use a valid passport with at least three months validity after planned departure from New Zealand; upload a legible identity-page scan. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: One online application photograph | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Upload one recent, natural unedited JPG/JPEG photograph, 512 KB to 3.14 MB, portrait 3:4, taken within six months. Meet full INZ pose/background/visibility rules. Do not apply the two-paper-photo count or 35 x 45 mm paper format to this online application. The separate photographer paragraph says below 10 MB; it does not waive the stricter online section. Follow any personalised validator. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Outward travel ticket or additional ticket funds | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Show the right to enter the next country and an outward ticket, enough extra money to buy one, or an acceptable sponsor undertaking. Ticket funds are additional to living expenses. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Police certificates when required | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. For age 17 or older with total New Zealand stays reaching 24 months, including previous stays, or when requested. Follow country, age, validity and previous-certificate rules; do not add this to every short visit. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Relationship and identity evidence for included family | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. Only when including a partner or dependent children: provide relationship records such as marriage or birth certificates and their identity evidence. A non-travelling parent consent letter is relevant for the India visitor child branch. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Medical insurance | recommended | visa application | Example from this named route only. Recommended for the stay; do not label recommended insurance an obligatory application document. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Living funds or acceptable sponsorship | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Self-funded visitors need NZD 1,000 per month, or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is already paid. Free host accommodation does not automatically qualify as prepaid accommodation. Examples include savings history, recent three-month statements or payslips, credit limits and two-year tax returns; choose evidence relevant to the actual circumstances. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Sponsor form and financial support evidence | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. If using sponsorship, complete the applicable INZ 1025 or online sponsorship process and provide supporting funds/accommodation evidence. Host invitation alone does not establish acceptable sponsorship. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Family or friend host details and visit plans | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Provide host name, contact/address and New Zealand immigration status and evidence explaining the visit and relationship. Match the proposed stay and accommodation. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Home circumstances and genuine intention to return | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Use relevant employment/approved leave, business registration, study, close-family or other home commitments. The India checklist gives alternatives according to personal circumstances. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Medical examination or chest X-ray evidence if required | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. Follow the health questions and length-of-stay/country rules or an individual request; a short visitor does not automatically need every health test. Non-English medical certificates require certified translation. |
| India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents: Previous visa refusal information | conditional | visa application | Example from this named route only. If previously refused a visa, include the refusal letter or an explanation if unavailable, as required by the application. |
Processing route
- Choose the route before preparing documentsThe examples above come from different application categories and are not one combined submission checklist. Open the linked route matching your purpose and stage for its full document and processing sequence.
Official citations
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documentswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-25; evidence version india-new-zealand-short-family-friend-visitor-2026-10-25
The Visitor Visa permits visits to family and friends. Show identity, genuine temporary intentions, living funds or acceptable sponsorship and onward travel. The India checklist adds circumstance-based examples rather than making every funding example cumulative.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official guidancewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-25; evidence version nz-india-visit-11223-20261025
July 2024 checklist for Indian general visitors intending less than six months: funding examples, home circumstances, included-family relationship and non-travelling-parent consent; paper submission requirements differ from online.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: online photowww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-online-photo-20261026-v70
Online photographs: JPG/JPEG, 512 KB to 3.14 MB, portrait 3:4, taken in the past six months; genuine unedited image. The professional-photographer paragraph separately says less than 10 MB.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official guidancewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-25; evidence version nz-visitor-translation-20261025
Visitor applications require complete English translations of non-English documents. Ordinary supporting translations need not be certified; medical and police certificates do. Translator independence and identification rules apply.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: online uploadwww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-online-upload-20261026-v70
Online documents are PDFs with each multipage document combined into one file; photos use JPG/JPEG. Password-protected or compressed files are rejected.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand prearranged medical-treatment visitor documentswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-25; evidence version india-new-zealand-medical-treatment-visitor-2026-10-25
Treatment must be accepted in advance. Supply INZ 1009, written provider acceptance, expected treatment costs and evidence of payment capacity, living support and outward travel. Insurance is recommended. Medical/police and included-family branches remain conditional.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: intended treatment formwww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-intended-treatment-form-20261026-v70
INZ 1009 November 2016 Sections A and B request intended treatment, provider, dates, cost arrangements, duration and signed applicant declaration.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: private treatment guidewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-private-treatment-guide-20261026-v70
INZ 1010 May 2017: private specialist appointments should be arranged by the home-country doctor with full clinical details; acceptance, anticipated cost and ability to pay are required.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa documentswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-family-partner-resident-2026-10-26
Category-specific residence evidence includes passport, photo, full birth certificate, partnership support/status/cohabitation records and medical/character evidence. Included-child and supporting-partner branches remain distinct. Certified English translations apply to non-English residence records.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official category requirementswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-residence-translations-20261026
Residence supporting documents outside English need certified English translation plus source. Translator accuracy certification/signature or stamp required; applicant, family and assisting adviser excluded.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official category requirementswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-partnership-timeline-20261026
July 2025 timeline/checklist is optional; shared-address evidence should span the full 12-month cohabitation period. Examples are alternatives, not every item mandatory.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India via Auckland: Transit Visa application documents and NZeTA branchwww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-transit-auckland-visa-2026-10-26
The Transit Visa branch requires identity/photo, onward arrangements, itinerary and written journey explanation, with conditional included-family evidence. Use enhanced Immigration Online; ordinary English translations are recommended by the transit page.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official category instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-transit-scope-20261026
NZeTA transit eligibility includes journeys to or from Australia; transit permission does not permit a visit. Existing visa/exemption and character conditions must be assessed.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand short Business Visitor Visa: documents and funding brancheswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-business-short-visitor-2026-10-26
Permitted short business activities use employer or NZ-company confirmation, identity/photo and appropriate maintenance/departure evidence. Funding alternatives and ordinary-versus-certified translation branches are kept distinct.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official category instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-business-scope-20261026
V3.5 effective 20 October 2026 defines permitted non-employment business activities and aggregate three-month limits. Longer or other business activities need the appropriate work visa.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official category instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-business-translations-20261026
Visitor applications need full English translations of non-English supporting evidence. Ordinary translations need no routine certification; medical/police translations are certified. Translator independence and contact/experience details apply.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official category instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-business-funds-20261026
V2.20 permits genuinely accessible NZD 1000/month, NZD 400/month with prepaid accommodation, qualifying sponsorship or business employer/home-government support evidence; onward-travel money is additional.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand conference attendance: individual short Visitor Visa documentswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-conference-short-visitor-2026-10-26
Current Visitor Visa guidance expressly discusses conference attendance and work restrictions, and requires identity/photo, purpose/travel plans, maintenance and departure evidence. India short-visitor document examples and non-travelling-parent consent apply to the stated branch; translations and conditional screening remain document-specific.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official guidancewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-india-visit-11223-20261025-conference-rechecked-20261026
July 2024 checklist for Indian general visitors intending less than six months: funding examples, home circumstances, included-family relationship and non-travelling-parent consent; paper submission requirements differ from online.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: organised event attendeewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-organised-event-attendee-20261026-v70
For organised events with at least thirty international visitors, ordinary participants use Visitor Visa unless a relevant business reason applies. Attendee invitation, plans where absent from invitation, and self-funded maintenance/departure evidence are required; gain or reward includes non-cash benefits.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official guidancewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-visitor-translation-20261025-conference-rechecked-20261026
Visitor applications require complete English translations of non-English documents. Ordinary supporting translations need not be certified; medical and police certificates do. Translator independence and identification rules apply.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand AEWV: first overseas skilled applicant using work experiencewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-work-aewv-2026-10-26
Passport scan, photo, signed offer/agreement/job description and skills evidence; conditional registration and health evidence, plus required police certificates for this adult 24-month scope.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version aewv-translation-20261026
A13.5 effective 26 May 2025: certified medical/PCC translations; other temporary-entry evidence certification on officer request; competent independent translator certification/signature/stamp.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand skilled residence: overseas PhD and employee-offer pathwaywww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-immigration-smc-overseas-phd-2026-10-26
Current directly readable application help and operational instructions establish invited application, identity, health, character, English, employee-offer and doctoral-qualification evidence. PhD recognition and actual employment conditions remain essential.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version smc-phd-points-20261026
SR3.25: overseas doctoral degree six points with certificate and IQA unless LQEA; a Level10 assessment without the required qualification type gives five points. No NZ experience points needed when one skill category gives six.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version smc-employee-offer-20261026
SR3.15 effective 24 August 2026: genuine employee offer, accredited employer, thirty guaranteed hours, permanent or at least twelve-month fixed term; agreement/job description. Contract-for-services branch requires NZ experience.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version smc-residence-translation-20261026
A13.5 residence applications require certified English translations of non-English supporting documents; accuracy certification/signature/stamp by competent independent translator, with source evidence, not blanket notarisation/apostille.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version smc-no-experience-wage-20261026
Six qualification points without NZ experience: invitation-date wage threshold, currently NZD35/hour for ANZSCO1-3. Do not use an older work-experience threshold.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand official instructionswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version smc-english-20261026
Principal applicant English requirement: accepted test-centre results normally no more than two years old; IELTS overall6.5 or accepted equivalent. Indian English-medium degree alone is not a citizenship/study exemption.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: India to New Zealand Visitor Visa tourism document checklistwww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-new-zealand-tourism-visitor-visa-2026-10-26
Current Visitor Visa identity, genuine holiday intentions, funds and departure evidence, with the dated July 2024 India checklist funding and employment requirements. Online source scans and full English translations; certification only for medical/police certificates or an individual officer request.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: india visitor checklistwww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nz-india-visitor-checklist-20261026-v70
July 2024 India checklist: relevant funding/home circumstances, optional cover letter/itinerary/prior visas/Aadhaar. Online photo count follows current product instructions, not two paper photographs.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand: category source; detailed checklist not verifiedimmigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version new-zealand-india-business-documents-20261015-category-only
Editorial review status: the authority/category source was identified, but these reusable preparation rows do not establish the exact current document checklist. Detailed requirements and processing rules still need verification.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visawww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-14; evidence version new-zealand-fee-paying-student-20261014
Immigration New Zealand lists passport biodata scan, acceptable photo, offer of place, tuition-fee evidence, living-cost evidence, sponsor or guarantor evidence, practical-work evidence and under-18 or guardian evidence where applicable.
- Immigration New ZealandImmigration New Zealand English translation requirementswww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-14; evidence version new-zealand-english-translations-20261014
Immigration New Zealand requires certified English translations for non-English medical and police certificates for temporary entry applications and says other non-English evidence should be translated to help processing.
- Immigration New ZealandINZ upfront police certificate updatewww.immigration.govt.nzLast checked 2026-10-14; evidence version new-zealand-police-certificates-student-202607
Immigration New Zealand says police certificates are required upfront for student and other temporary visa applications and applicants should apply only once required documents are ready.
Exceptions
- This destination page covers only the published official-source route packs listed here. Example rows belong to their named routes, not every applicant. Individual citation dates vary; adding a route does not revalidate the older packs.
- Routes not listed on this page should stay in the official-sources-needed state until their embassy or government evidence is added.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Certified translation for the applicable document rows
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Does this page cover every New Zealand visa category?
No. It covers only the source-backed routes listed on the page. Other purposes remain unpublished until official evidence is added.
How are translation and attestation decisions shown?
They are shown per document row, so applicants can see whether certified translation, notarised translation, apostille, embassy attestation or MEA/HRD attestation is required, optional or not applicable.
Related guides
- India to New Zealand short family or friend visit documents
Short family / friend visits: named route guide, 13 rows.
- India to New Zealand prearranged medical-treatment visitor documents
Medical treatment: named route guide, 13 rows.
- India to New Zealand Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa documents
Family / dependant residence: named route guide, 12 rows.
- India via Auckland: Transit Visa application documents and NZeTA branch
Transit: named route guide, 8 rows.
- India to New Zealand short Business Visitor Visa: documents and funding branches
Business: named route guide, 8 rows.
- India to New Zealand conference attendance: individual short Visitor Visa documents
Conferences / events: named route guide, 13 rows.
- India to New Zealand AEWV: first overseas skilled applicant using work experience
Work: named route guide, 10 rows.
- India to New Zealand skilled residence: overseas PhD and employee-offer pathway
Immigration / permanent residence: named route guide, 12 rows.
- India to New Zealand Visitor Visa tourism document checklist
Tourism / holiday: named route guide, 12 rows.
- India to New Zealand business visitor checklist
Business: preparation guide under review, 5 rows.
- India to New Zealand study document checklist
Study: named route guide, 13 rows.
- Certified translation service
Service page for the applicable certified-translation document rows.