Do I Need a Visa for New Zealand from India?
For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026
Visa Details
A visa is required for Indian passport holders to enter New Zealand. The visa must be obtained before traveling. It's worth noting that holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival, permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
Transit Through New Zealand
Transit visa required for Indian passport holders passing through New Zealand.
Must stay in the airport transit area.
- •Must stay in transit area of Auckland International Airport
- •Passport valid for at least 3 months after departure date
- •Valid onward ticket
Transit visa exemptions:
Transit visa NOT required if: (1) traveling to Australia, (2) originating from a visa waiver country, or (3) departing from a transit visa waiver country. Transit passengers must stay in airport transit area at all times.
Indian passport holders transiting through New Zealand generally require a transit visa unless traveling to Australia or meeting specific exemptions. Apply through Immigration NZ portal.
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Quick Summary
- Visa Status
- 📋Visa Required
- Transit
- Transit visa required
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