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title: New Zealand visa for citizens of Micronesia
description: "Citizens of Micronesia need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: NZ$211. Processing: 11–41 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# New Zealand visa for citizens of Micronesia

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. 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/fee-checker

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Visitor Visa
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 11–41 days
- **Government fee:** NZ$211
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Must show at least NZD 1,000 per month of stay, or NZD 400 per month if accommodation prepaid.

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility and visa type** — Ensure you meet health, character, and purpose of visit requirements.
2. **Gather required documents** — Collect passport, photo, funds proof, travel itinerary, and accommodation details.
3. **Create a RealMe account** — Register on Immigration New Zealand's online portal.
4. **Complete the online application** — Fill in the Visitor Visa form accurately, uploading documents.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay NZD 211 online by credit/debit card.
6. **Submit the application** — Review and submit; you will receive an acknowledgment.
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 11 to 41 days; check application status online.
8. **Receive visa decision** — If approved, an eVisa letter is sent via email. Print a copy for travel.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond departure)** (Identity): Biometric page scan required.
- **Digital passport-style photograph** (Identity): Taken within last 6 months.
- **Completed online visa application form** (Identity)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips, or credit card limit)** (Financial): NZD 1,000 per month or NZD 400 per month with prepaid accommodation.
- **Onward or return flight itinerary** (Travel): Must show exit from New Zealand within allowed stay.
- **Accommodation details (hotel bookings, invitation letter, etc.)** (Travel): If staying with family/friends, provide a letter of invitation.
- **Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)** (Supporting, optional): Covers medical expenses and repatriation.
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment, optional): To demonstrate intention to return.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** NZD 1,000 per month (or NZD 400 if accommodation prepaid)
- Bank statements
- Payslips
- Credit card limit statement
- Traveler's cheques

Funds must be readily available and not borrowed.

## Good to know

- International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is not required for Micronesia passport holders.
- May transit Auckland Airport visa-free for up to 24 hours if meeting character requirements, but this route is for a full visitor visa.
- Overstaying may lead to deportation and future visa bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Provide clear bank statements meeting the minimum balance requirement.
- **Incomplete application or missing documents** — Double-check all required documents before submission.
- **Health or character concerns** — Disclose any medical or criminal history honestly and provide supporting documents.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Micronesia need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Visitor Visa.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: NZ$211.

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

Typically 11–41 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond departure); Digital passport-style photograph; Completed online visa application form; Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips, or credit card limit); Onward or return flight itinerary; Accommodation details (hotel bookings, invitation letter, etc.); and 2 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/fee-checker

## Sources

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

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