Immigration New Zealand

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New Zealand to process select tourist and transit visas online from October 1.

On October 1, 2026, New Zealand will no longer accept paper applications for some tourist and transit visas. Instead, candidates must use Immigration New Zealand‘s (INZ) improved Immigration Online system. The modification is a component of INZ’s continuous shift to digital visa processing. The improved system already allows for the online submission of the majority of visitor visa applications as…