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Visas and entry for studying in New Zealand

Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sourc⁠e⁠s⁠.

Entry and permits for New Zeal⁠a⁠n⁠d

Entry and permits

  • 17〜23NZD

    NZeTA fee (17 in the app and 23 on the website)

  • 3months at most

    Each stay on an NZeTA

Japan is listed among the visa waiver countries, so you do not need a visitor visa to enter New Zealand for less than 3 mont⁠h⁠s⁠.

The NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) costs NZD 17 through the mobile app or NZD 23 through the INZ websi⁠t⁠e⁠.

On an NZeTA you can stay up to 3 months at a time and up to 6 months within any 12-⁠month peri⁠o⁠d⁠.

Source: Immigration New Zealand: Visa waiver countries and territoriesImmigration New Zealand: NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority)Immigration New Zealand: Fees guide (⁠M⁠a⁠y⁠ ⁠2⁠0⁠2⁠6⁠)

Working holiday

  • 18〜30years old

    Age range for Japanese citizens

  • 12months at most

    Length of stay on the visa

  • 4,200NZD or more

    Funds to cover living expenses during your stay

Source: Immigration New Zealand: Japan Working Holiday visa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I go to New Zealand without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japan is listed among the visa waiver countries, so a visit of less than 3 months needs no visitor visa. The NZeTA costs NZD 17 through the mobile app or NZD 23 through the INZ website. On an NZeTA you can stay up to 3 months at a time and up to 6 months within any 12-⁠month peri⁠o⁠d⁠.
What do I need to apply for a student vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
You need a scan of your passport information page, evidence of an offer of a place in an approved course and evidence that you have enough money to live on. If required you also need police certificates, and evidence of a ticket (or money for a ticket) out of New Zeala⁠n⁠d⁠.
Can Japanese citizens use the working holiday vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Yes. Citizens of Japan aged 18 to 30 are eligible. You can stay up to 12 months and the fee starts from NZD 770. You show that you have at least NZD 4,200 to cover your living expens⁠e⁠s⁠.