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title: New Zealand visa for citizens of Cambodia
description: "Citizens of Cambodia need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 270 days. Fee: NZ$95. Processing: 1–30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# New Zealand visa for citizens of Cambodia

Citizens of Cambodia need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourism/Visitor (up to 9 months)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 270 days
- **Visa validity:** 730 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 1–30 days
- **Government fee:** NZ$95
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds (NZD $1,000 per month or NZD $400 if accommodation prepaid)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photo, proof of funds, and onward ticket.
2. **Create account on NZ eVisa portal** — Register at immigration.govt.nz.
3. **Complete online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details.
4. **Upload supporting documents** — Submit scanned copies of required documents.
5. **Pay fee online** — Pay NZD 95 via credit/debit card.
6. **Submit application** — Review and submit.
7. **Wait for processing** — Usually processed within 1-30 days.
8. **Receive eVisa by email** — Check email for visa grant letter.
9. **Print and carry with you** — Keep a copy during travel.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (bio page)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure.
- **Digital passport photo** (Identity): Meets NZ photo standards.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight reservation out of NZ.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or traveler’s cheques.
- **Itinerary (flight and accommodation)** (Travel, optional): Optional but recommended.
- **Accommodation booking** (Travel, optional): Hotel or host confirmation.
- **National Identity Card (if applicable)** (Identity, optional): Only for certain applicants.
- **Employment letter (if employed)** (Employment, optional): To prove ties to home country.
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but advised.
- **Purpose of visit statement** (Supporting, optional): Brief explanation of travel plans.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** NZD 1,000 per month or NZD 400 if accommodation prepaid
- bank statements
- traveler’s cheques
- credit card statements

Funds must be available for entire stay.

## Good to know

- Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a NZ Resident Visa on arrival (indefinite stay). Your visa type may differ.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all fields and documents before submission.
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide clear bank statements showing required balance.
- **Passport validity less than 3 months beyond stay** — Renew passport before applying.
- **Criminal record or misrepresentation** — Declare all relevant history honestly.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Cambodia need a visa for New Zealand?

Citizens of Cambodia need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourism/Visitor (up to 9 months).

### How long can citizens of Cambodia stay in New Zealand?

Up to 270 days.

### How much does the New Zealand visa cost for citizens of Cambodia?

Government fee: NZ$95.

### How long does New Zealand visa processing take?

Typically 1–30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Cambodia need for New Zealand?

Valid passport (bio page); Digital passport photo; Proof of onward/return ticket; Evidence of sufficient funds; Itinerary (flight and accommodation); Accommodation booking; and 4 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for New Zealand?

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta

## Sources

- [immigration.govt.nz](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta)

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