India passport to New Zealand
Visa required for India passport holders.
IndiaNew ZealandShort stayVisa required
India passport holders need a visa arranged in advance to enter New Zealand, usually through an embassy, consulate or accredited visa centre.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in New Zealand — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026New Zealand's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the visa you are issued
- New Zealand passports in India
- e-Visa
- Getting in
- Apply through New Zealand's embassy, a consulate or an accredited visa centre — usually the one covering the country where you live — and allow weeks rather than days.
Long stay
Staying in New Zealand longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 6 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×3
- Digital nomad
- Investment
- Student
Your passport
Easier nearby with India passports
The closest countries we cover that let India passport holders in with less paperwork than New Zealand does.
What changes
India and New Zealand side by side
| India | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Wellington |
| Languages | Hindi, English | English, Maori, NZ Sign Language |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | New Zealand Dollar |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $49,591 |
| Population | 1.46B | 5.3M |
GDP and population: World Bank.