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title: New Zealand visa for citizens of Tanzania
description: Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# New Zealand visa for citizens of Tanzania

Citizens of Tanzania 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/visas/visa-waiver-visitor-visa

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Visitor (3 months)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 1095 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** NZD $1,000 per month (or NZD $400 if accommodation prepaid)

## How to apply

1. **Obtain an NZeTA online** — Apply via the official New Zealand Immigration website or mobile app
2. **Pay the NZeTA fee and IVL** — The NZeTA fee and International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid together
3. **Receive NZeTA confirmation** — You will be notified by email of approval or rejection
4. **Travel to New Zealand** — Ensure you travel on the passport used for NZeTA and carry confirmation
5. **Present documents at check-in and border** — Show passport, NZeTA confirmation, onward ticket, and proof of funds if asked
6. **Receive Visa Waiver Visitor Visa on arrival** — Immigration grants the visa upon entry permission

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure
- **NZeTA confirmation email** (Travel): You must obtain an NZeTA before travel
- **Ticket for departure from New Zealand** (Travel): Onward ticket to a country you have right to enter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements, credit card statements, bank drafts or travellers cheques
- **One acceptable photo** (Identity, optional): For NZeTA application only
- **Proof of accommodation prepayment** (Financial, optional): If claiming the lower NZD $400 per month requirement

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** NZD $1,000 per month (or NZD $400 if accommodation prepaid)
- bank statements
- credit card statements
- bank drafts
- travellers cheques
- accommodation prepayment receipts

Sponsorship is not allowed for this visa; you must show your own funds

## Good to know

- NZeTA is required before travel and fee is non-refundable if visa is refused at border
- You cannot work in New Zealand on this visa (remote work for overseas employer is allowed)
- If you have not complied with previous visa conditions, you may be refused entry
- Your passport must not be close to expiring or you may be denied check-in

## Common refusal reasons

- **Failure to obtain NZeTA before travel** — Apply for NZeTA well ahead of travel and keep confirmation
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry bank statements or other proof meeting the minimum requirements
- **No onward ticket** — Book a ticket for departure from New Zealand before you travel
- **Criminal convictions or inadmissible character** — If unsure of character eligibility, apply for a visitor visa before travel
- **Intention to work (other than remote work for overseas employer)** — Clear evidence that your visit is for genuine tourism, family visit, or study up to 3 months

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for New Zealand and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Visitor (3 months).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; NZeTA confirmation email; Ticket for departure from New Zealand; Proof of sufficient funds; One acceptable photo; Proof of accommodation prepayment.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/visa-waiver-visitor-visa

## Sources

- [Tanzania eVisa - Welcome](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/)
- [Visa Waiver Visitor Visa - Immigration New Zealand](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/visa-waiver-visitor-visa/)
- NZeTA - App Store - Apple (apps.apple.com, third-party site)
- [immigration.govt.nz](https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/visa-waiver-visitor-visa)

## More

- [New Zealand visa for every passport](/visa/new-zealand)
- [Every destination for Tanzania passport holders](/visa/passport/tanzania)