Visa for New Zealand from Pakistan Complete Guide 2025

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful and safest countries in the world. Its economy depends on agriculture, Dairy Farming, and meat exports, and it is business-friendly. The total population is 5.1 million, and 1.3% are Muslim. New Zealand offers different visas for Pakistani citizens to come and see the beauty of nature. You can find a complete visa guide for New Zealand from Pakistan.

Visas Types in New Zealand

1. Study Visa
2. Tourist Visa
3. Family Visa
4. Work Visa
5. Business Visa

1. How to Apply for a New Zealand Student Visa

New Zealand is the best for education, and most students want to complete their education there. The world's top-ranking universities in this country offer high-quality education.

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Key Information for New Zealand Student Visa

Documents Required for New Zealand Student Visa

You will need these documents when you are applying for a New Zealand student visa from Pakistan:

• Visa Application form
• A valid passport at least three months beyond your stay in New Zealand
• An acceptance letter from any New Zealand University
• All educational documents
• Cover letter
• Recent Passport-sized Photographs not older than three months
• You also show the proof of paid tuition Fee
• A medical certificate that describes you as not having any disease, which is dangerous for public health.
• A police clearance certificate

Eligibility Criteria for New Zealand Student Visa

You must fulfill these requirements to get a New Zealand student visa:

• You must have an acceptance letter from any New Zealand university.
• You show that you have enough funds to complete your studies in New Zealand
• You provide a health and character certificate
• You also meet the English language requirements which the New Zealand government sets
• You also show attention after completing your studies you will come back to your home country

The Application Process for a New Zealand Student Visa

There are two ways to New Zealand student visa application, and both are written in the following lines:

1. Online Apply
2. In-person Apply

Online Apply

• The first step is to create an account on the Fee Paying Student Visa website, which is a New Zealand immigration website.
• When you create an account after this, you will upload all the required documents in PDF files
• You pay New Zealand student visa fee
• When you complete the above steps, you will apply and wait for the processing

In-person Apply

• The first step is that you fill out the visa application form
• You also book an appointment with the visa application office so that you can submit your document for processing
• On the appointment end date, you submit the documents and pay the visa application fee.
• When you submit the documents, you will wait for visa processing, and the New Zealand embassy will email you with the decision.

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2. How to Apply for a New Zealand Tourist Visa

A tourist visa is a permit that allows you to explore the country. The government of New Zealand offers different types of tourist visas for Pakistani citizens and international people. Some types are written in the following lines

• Tourist Visa
• Parent and grandparent visitor visa
• Adoption visitor visa
• Group visitor visa
• Partner visitor visa

Key Information for New Zealand Tourist Visa

Documents Required for New Zealand Tourist Visa

You must prepare the following documents if you want to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa:

• A valid passport
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Photograph size is 4.5 cm to 3.5 cm
• The photo background must be plain, light
• You provide proof that you are a genuine visitor
• A letter from your employer that describes that you return to your home country when your tour is over
• Health Insurance
• You explain in your visa application that you pay for health insurance, which receives you in New Zealand
• You also provide proof that you have enough money to return to your home country
• You provide a bank statement describing your sufficient funds to stay in New Zealand.
• A Police clearance certificate

Eligibility Criteria for New Zealand Tourist Visa

You meet the following criteria for winning a New Zealand tourist visa:

• You must be in good health and do not have any diseases
• You provide a police clearance certificate for proof of good character
• You must be a genuine visitor who leaves New Zealand at the end of your tourist visa

The Application Process for a New Zealand Tourist Visa

The government of New Zealand offers two ways to apply for a tourist visa from Pakistan, and both ways are written in the following lines:

1. In-person apply
2. Online apply

Online Apply

• You fill out the complete application form on the New Zealand immigration website by selecting the visitor visa
• In the next step, you upload all the documents which are written in the above lines
• Pay the visa application fee and submit the application

In-Person Apply

• The first step to complete the tourist visa application form
• You book an appointment with the New Zealand embassy online and print the confirmation email from the embassy.
• On the date of the appointment, you come with all the required documents and submit the application
• Pay the visa application and wait for the visa processing
• The New Zealand embassy will inform you about the decision by email

3. How to Apply for a New Zealand Family Visa

If a family member is in New Zealand and has a valid visa, then you can apply for a New Zealand family visa. The New Zealand government offers different family visas for family members living outside New Zealand.

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Key Information for New Zealand Family Visa

Documents Required for New Zealand Family Visa

If you are planning to move to New Zealand with family, then you need the following documents

• A valid passport
• Parent resident visa
• Proof of relationship with your parents
• Proof of child lives in New Zealand
• Proof of relationship with the child (FRC)
• For dependent child
• Evidence of children identity
• You provide proof that children are financially dependent on you
• For a partner work visa
• Proof of your partner's identity
• Proof of that you are in good health and do not have any disease
• Proof that you and your partner are in a genuine relationship

These are some documents that you need. When you are applying for a New Zealand family visa.

The Application Process for a New Zealand Family Visa

There are two ways to New Zealand student visa application, and both are written in the following lines:

1. Online Apply
2. In-person Apply

Online Apply

• The first step is to create an account on the New Zealand immigration website
•  When you create an account after this, you will upload all the required documents in PDF files
• You pay the New Zealand family visa fee
• When you complete the above steps, you will apply and wait for the processing

In-person Apply

• The first step is that you fill out the visa application form
• You also book an appointment with the visa application office so that you can submit your document for processing
• On the appointment date, you submit the documents and pay the visa application fee.
• When you submit the documents, you will wait for visa processing, and the New Zealand embassy will email you with the decision.

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4. How to Apply for a New Zealand Work Visa

New Zealand has a strong economy, and there are many opportunities for people who want a job there. The government of New Zealand offers a wide range of work visas for Pakistani citizens and also for students who are studying in this country. A list of work visas is written in the following that New Zealand offers:

• Entertainer Visa
• Post-study work visa
• Diplomatic Visa
• Specific purpose work visa
• Accredited employer work visa
• Seasonal employer work visa
• Religious worker resident visa

Key Information for New Zealand Work Visa

Document Required for New Zealand Work Visa

New Zealand offers different types of work visas, and every visa has eligibility criteria and documents. In the following, some general documents are written which are required by every work visa in New Zealand:

• A valid passport
• Recent passport-size photographs
• A Police clearance certificate
• An offer letter from any New Zealand company
• You provide proof that you meet the requirements of the job
• You also provide certification of your occupation

The Application process for a New Zealand Work Visa

The application for every New Zealand work visa type is almost the same. The complete application process for a New Zealand work visa is written in the following lines:

• The first step is that you have a job offer from any New Zealand company
• When you receive a job letter, you will also receive an email from the New Zealand immigration office. A link is given in this email. You can fill out the application form by using this link
• You upload all the required documents in PDF form.
• When you complete the application form, you will pay the visa application fee and submit the application.
• Now you will wait for visa processing, and the embassy will inform you about the decision

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5. How to Apply for a New Zealand Business Visa

The New Zealand government offers different types of visas for people who are interested in starting a business or want to invest money in this country. The names of different visas that the New Zealand government offers are written in the following lines:

• New Zealand Parent Retirement Visa
• Entrepreneur Work Visa
• New Zealand Temporary Retirement Resident visa
• Global Impact Business visa
• New Zealand Active Investor visa

Key Information for New Zealand Business Visa

Documents Required for New Zealand Business Visa

There are many types of business visas for New Zealand government offers for people who want to start a business in this country. The required documents for every Visa are also different. In the following, some general documents are written which are required by every visa type:

• You provide proof that your business is profitable
• Proof that you speak and understand the English language
• You also provide proof that your business will boost the New Zealand economy
• You  provide proof that you are physically fit
• You also provide proof that you are not receiving any welfare benefits and assistance

The Application Process for a New Zealand Business Visa

The application process is almost the same for every business visa in New Zealand. The complete application process for New Zealand Business is written in the following lines:

• The first step to complete the business visa application form
• You book an appointment with the New Zealand embassy online and print the confirmation email from the embassy.
• On the date of the appointment, you come with all the required documents and submit the application
• Pay the visa application and wait for the visa processing
• The New Zealand embassy will inform you about the decision by email

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FAQs

Q1) Is the New Zealand visa open for Pakistan?

Answer: Yes, Pakistani citizens can go to New Zealand for Work, a tour, and a business visa.

Q2) Is there any New Zealand embassy in Pakistan?

Answer: Yes, the New Zealand embassy works in Pakistan, and the address is Glass Tower, Suite No. 214-215, 2nd Floor, Khayaban-e-Iqbal Rd, Clifton, Karachi.

Q3) What is the success rate of tourist visas in New Zealand?

Answer: New Zealand is a beautiful country every year millions of people visit. The visa acceptance rate for Pakistani citizens is 71%.

Q4) What is the age limit for a New Zealand work visa?

Answer: The applicant who is applying for a New Zealand work visa must be under 55 years old.