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Multiple Entry eVisa Long Stay
Multiple Entry eVisa Long Stay
Mode: eVisaEntry: Multiple Entry • Long StayStay Duration: 180 DaysValidity: 1 Year
Processing
15-20 Working Days
Mode
eVisa
Entry
Multiple Entry • Long Stay
Stay Duration
180 Days
Validity
1 Year
Overview
During the validity period of a multiple entry eVisa for New Zealand, qualified travelers can enter and exit the country many times without having to apply for a new visa each time. The visa is issued electronically and is frequently used for short-term travel, business trips, and tourism.
Why Travunited
•Professional Visa Assistance: Our staff offers expert advice on how to apply for a New Zealand eVisa.
•Complete Documentation Support: We assist you with preparing and confirming all necessary paperwork, including copies of your passport, bank statements, and travel schedules.
•Precise Application Submission: A thorough examination lowers mistakes and increases the likelihood that a visa will be granted.
•Easy Process: We streamline the online application and offer detailed assistance.
•Dedicated Customer Support: Throughout the visa application procedure, our staff is available to respond to inquiries and offer updates.
Stats
•Over 470,000 visitor visa applications were submitted by New Zealand, with an approval rate of roughly 89%, indicating good prospects for legitimate travelers.
•The country's high demand for visas and effective immigration system are reflected in the more than 1 million visa choices processed in 2025 across visitor, employment, and student categories.
•Depending on the terms set by immigration officials, visitor visas, including multiple-entry visas, may permit stays of up to six to nine months.
•Approximately 88% of the more than 496,000 visitor visa applications that were submitted during a recent immigration reporting period were granted.
•With an estimated 3.3 million foreign visitors in 2024, tourism to New Zealand is expanding, driving up demand for eVisas and tourist visas.
Documents Required
Per Traveller
Passport copy
RequiredRequired document
Recent Photo
RequiredRequired document
Flight Tickets
RequiredRequired document
Proof of accommodation
RequiredRequired document
Completed Visa application form
RequiredRequired document
Bank Statements 3 months
RequiredRequired document
Travel History
RequiredRequired document
Cover Letter
RequiredRequired document
Download Templates
Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.
Sample Cover Letter
new zealand multiple entry cover letter.docx7.3 KB
Visa Guide
VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.docx30.2 KB
Visa Application Form
Application-for-a-Variation-of-Conditions-or-a-Variation-of-Travel-Conditions-INZ1020.pdf566.3 KB
Eligibility
•Valid Passport: Candidates must have a passport that will remain valid for at least six months after their planned stay in New Zealand.
•Travel must be done for pleasure, family or friend visits, or tourism.
•Online Application: Candidates must send in a filled-out eVisa application form with precise travel and personal information.
•Proof of Financial Means: Show that you have enough money for the stay by presenting bank statements from the last three months.
•Travel Documents: Verified airline tickets and lodging information are required.
•Travel History: Candidates may be required to provide documentation of prior overseas travel.
•Supporting documentation includes a copy of the passport, a current photo, and a cover letter outlining the itinerary.
•Good Immigration Record: Candidates should not have had any prior immigration problems or visa infractions.
Important Notes
•Travelers can enter and exit New Zealand more than once throughout the visa's validity period using the Multiple Entry eVisa.
•For travel or visiting relatives and friends, this long-stay tourist visa permits stays of up to almost nine months.
•There isn't a tangible visa sticker on the passport because the visa is issued electronically.
•Since processing typically takes 15 to 20 working days, applicants should submit their applications well in advance.
•Copies of supporting documentation, including return tickets, lodging information, and proof of funds, must be carried by travelers.
•To cover medical costs and unforeseen travel problems, travel insurance is highly advised.
•Immigration officers at the New Zealand port of entry make the final decision regarding entry approval.
Rejection Reasons
•Incomplete or inaccurate application filed with New Zealand's immigration officials.
•Poor or missing bank statements are examples of poor financial evidence.
•Low or invalid passport validity (less than six months prior to the planned departure date).
•Inadequate itinerary or unclear purpose for the tourist visit.
•Absence of supporting documentation, such as proof of lodging or airline tickets.
•Prior immigration infractions, overstays, or visa denials in New Zealand or other nations.
•Giving inaccurate or contradictory information when applying for a visa.
•Issues with security, morality, or health that were discovered during the visa evaluation procedure.
FAQs
1. Do I need a visa to transit through New Zealand?
Yes, unless you're from a transit visa waiver country or have an NZeTA. Transit passengers must pass through Auckland International Airport only.
2. Is travel insurance required for New Zealand?
It is not mandatory for all visa types, but highly recommended to cover medical costs, accidents, and cancellations.
3.Can I use this visa to work in New Zealand?
No. The tourist eVisa is solely valid for leisure travel, family visits, and tourism; it does not permit employment.
4. Is entrance into New Zealand guaranteed by an eVisa?
No. When you get to New Zealand, border officials decide whether or not you can enter.
