Immigration New Zealand(external link) (INZ) is the government agency responsible for establishing New Zealand immigration policies.
The New Zealand Embassy in Ankara has no involvement in visa processing and is unable to assist with visa enquiries or status information. Immigration New Zealand(external link) is the lead agency for visas, and VFS Global run the Visa Application Centres.
You can contact the Immigration New Zealand Contact Centre(external link) on +64-9-914-4100.
To make a complaint about INZ or VFS Global please see - Make a complaint | Immigration New Zealand(external link).
Protect yourself from immigration scams | Immigration New Zealand(external link)
In general, you will need a visa if you wish to:
- visit as a tourist(external link)
- work temporarily(external link)
- have a working holiday(external link)
- reside permanently
- study(external link)
The Immigration New Zealand(external link) website provides comprehensive information in English about visa requirements when coming to New Zealand including information on:
- Forms and guides(external link)
- Fees(external link)
- Doctors for immigration medicals(external link)
- Where to lodge your applications(external link)
- Visa-free countries(external link)
Visa applications
How to submit your application
Visa applications should be submitted on the Immigration online website(external link).
The contact details for the visa application centres can be found at: Office and Fees Finder(external link) and fee finder.
Electronic visas are now granted to travellers to New Zealand. However, travellers must still submit their passports for scanning upon instruction from Immigration New Zealand.