Flight itinerary for your New Zealand visa — no financial risk.
New Zealand charges NZD 100 IVL on top of the NZeTA fee — both must be sorted before you board. Border officers also routinely ask for a return ticket on arrival regardless of visa type. Get your documented flight itinerary ready before you apply: real GDS flight numbers, consulate-accepted format, free rescheduling if your travel dates shift.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why does New Zealand check for one at the border?
New Zealand immigration officers — both at the consulate and the border — expect to see a credible travel plan. That includes proof of how you plan to leave. The NZeTA process is mostly instant (most decisions arrive in minutes), but Visitor Visa applicants from South and Southeast Asia face 20 working days of processing and refusal rates up to 21.5% — making it financially risky to buy a real ticket before approval. Even NZeTA holders are routinely asked for their return ticket at Auckland or Christchurch Airport on arrival. A flight itinerary from Flightinary covers both stages without any financial exposure.
What a flight itinerary is
A flight itinerary is a professionally formatted travel document generated from live aviation data — real flight numbers, real airline codes, real IATA airport identifiers. It shows your intended route and dates in a format designed for visa and immigration submissions, without being a paid booking.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
New Zealand Visitor Visa refusal rates reach over 20% for some nationalities. Paying for a return flight before your visa is granted means you risk losing hundreds of dollars if the application fails. A flight itinerary from Flightinary costs a fraction of a real ticket and carries zero cancellation risk.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for embassy submissions?
Yes. Every itinerary is built from real-time aviation data and formatted to meet Immigration New Zealand's documentation standards — real flight numbers, correct IATA codes, proper routing. It reads as a credible, professionally prepared travel document, not a template printout.
The process
How to get your New Zealand flight itinerary in 3 steps
From search to submission-ready document — under 20 minutes.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, your New Zealand destination (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch), and your intended travel dates. We surface real flights on major airlines.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not the cost of the flight. Flightinary generates your itinerary in your name from real-time aviation data and delivers it to your inbox. For NZeTA applicants, the itinerary should match the entry airport (AKL, WLG, or CHC) shown in your travel plan.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa
Print your itinerary and include it with your visa application or NZeTA. At the border, it's also proof of your planned departure. No further action required.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a New Zealand Visitor Visa application
Whether you are applying for the Visitor Visa (for nationalities that require one) or the NZeTA (for visa-waiver passport holders), your supporting documents determine the outcome. Run through this checklist before you submit — and note that proof of onward travel is required in both cases.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from New Zealand
- Visa application form
Completed online via Immigration New Zealand portal or paper form for in-person lodgements
- Passport-sized photographs
White background, taken within the last 6 months
- Previous travel history
Prior NZ visits, visas to other countries — demonstrates travel intent and compliance
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Inbound and return or onward flight showing real flight numbers and IATA codes — required at application and at border entry
- Accommodation bookings
Hotel confirmations, Airbnb reservations, or a letter from a host if staying with friends or family
- Travel insurance
Strongly recommended; some visa categories may require it. Covers medical and repatriation costs
- Planned itinerary
Brief overview of regions and activities planned — shows genuine tourism intent
Financial proof
- Bank statements
3–6 months of recent statements showing consistent balance (NZD 1,000 per month of stay is a common benchmark)
- Payslips or salary certificate
Last 3 months, signed by employer on company letterhead
- Employment letter
Confirming role, salary, leave approval, and expected return date
- Sponsorship letter
If a NZ-based sponsor is covering costs, include their bank statements and a formal support letter
Ties to home country
- Employment letter with leave approval
The most important document for demonstrating intent to return
- Property or lease documents
Ownership documents, mortgage statement, or rental agreement
- Family ties
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, or statutory declarations from dependants at home
- Business registration
If self-employed — company registration, trading history, or tax records
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your New Zealand Visitor Visa application
New Zealand operates two distinct entry pathways. Passport holders from NZeTA-eligible countries — including the UK, US, most of Europe, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore — travel visa-free with an NZeTA (NZD 23) plus the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL, NZD 100). Everyone else applies for the Visitor Visa and faces a more detailed assessment. Where you're from shapes the process significantly.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳India | ~21.5% | Rarely | NZD 2,500+ | 20 working days |
| 🇨🇳China | ~10% | Rarely | NZD 2,000+ | 15–20 working days |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | ~12% | Rarely | NZD 2,000+ | 20 working days |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | ~8% | Rarely | NZD 1,500+ | 15–20 working days |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | ~10% | Rarely | NZD 2,000+ | 20 working days |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | ~20% | Sometimes | NZD 3,500+ | 25–30 working days |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | ~18% | Sometimes | NZD 3,000+ | 25–30 working days |
| 🇬🇧UK / US / EU | N/A (NZeTA) | No | NZD 1,000/month | Instant–72 hrs |
🔴 Higher refusal rate — Pakistan (~20%), Bangladesh (~18%)?
Make home ties your priority. An employment letter on official letterhead with signed leave approval, a property document, and family dependency evidence can shift the outcome significantly. A well-structured itinerary showing genuine tourism purpose — not just a list of flights — also helps. Allow 25–30 working days and apply well ahead of your intended travel date.
🟡 Medium refusal rate — India (~21.5%), Philippines (~12%)?
Don't underestimate the financial proof section. Immigration New Zealand looks for consistency — a stable account history over 3–6 months carries more weight than a high balance that appeared recently. Submit everything on the checklist, even documents listed as optional. A prior Schengen or US visa strengthens your application.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your New Zealand Visitor Visa application
Visitor Visa applications are typically decided within 20 working days. NZeTA approvals are usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. Plan your application timeline accordingly — and do not book real flights until you have your visa in hand.
Confirm your eligibility and gather documents
Day 0 — Plan aheadCheck whether you need a Visitor Visa or whether your passport qualifies for NZeTA. Build your document pack — bank statements, employment letter, accommodation, and home tie evidence — before you begin your application.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder your itinerary close to your submission date. Flightinary generates it instantly from real-time aviation data — real flight numbers, real IATA codes, correct routing — ready to attach to your application or present at the border.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFSubmit your application online or in person
Day 1Visitor Visa: Apply online through the Immigration New Zealand portal or via a licensed adviser. NZeTA: Apply through the official NZeTA app or website. Pay the applicable fee (Visitor Visa NZD 211 + biometrics NZD 54 if required; NZeTA NZD 23 + IVL NZD 100).
Application under review
Days 2–20 (working days)Standard processing is 20 working days for the Visitor Visa. You may be asked to provide additional documents or attend a biometrics appointment. Respond promptly to any requests — delays reset the processing clock.
Decision issued — then book real flights
Day 20+ (working days)Once your visa or NZeTA is approved, check the entry dates and conditions before booking paid flights. Verify the number of entries permitted and any conditions attached to the visa.
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Stay rules — explained
How long can you stay in New Zealand?
New Zealand visitor stays vary significantly depending on your entry pathway. NZeTA holders get up to 3 months per visit; Visitor Visa holders can be granted up to 9 months. Neither category permits paid employment, and overstaying — even by a single day — creates serious consequences for future applications.
Months — NZeTA stay
NZeTA-eligible passport holders may stay up to 3 months per visit. The NZeTA itself is valid for 2 years and supports multiple entries.
Months — Visitor Visa maximum
The Visitor Visa can be granted for up to 9 months, depending on your circumstances. Shorter durations are more common on first applications.
Work rights on either visa
Neither the NZeTA nor the Visitor Visa permits employment. Working without the correct work visa is a serious immigration violation.
Full visa specification
New Zealand Visitor Visa — key facts for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about visiting New Zealand as a tourist — NZeTA and Visitor Visa — at a glance.
- Visa types
- NZeTA (visa-waiver countries) + Visitor Visa (all others)
- NZeTA fee
- NZD 23 (app) or NZD 17 (website) + NZD 100 IVL (International Visitor Levy)
- Visitor Visa fee
- NZD 211 (~USD 125); biometrics NZD 54 if required
- NZeTA stay
- Up to 3 months per visit; NZeTA valid 2 years, multiple entries
- Visitor Visa stay
- Up to 9 months (duration set by Immigration NZ on approval)
- NZeTA processing
- Instant to 72 hours
- Visitor Visa processing
- 20 working days standard
- Biometrics
- Required for Visitor Visa applicants (NZD 54 additional fee)
- Interview
- Not standard; may be requested in individual cases
- Onward ticket required?
- Yes — expected at application and at border
- Travel insurance
- Not mandatory but strongly recommended
- Work rights
- None on either the NZeTA or the Visitor Visa
- Overstay consequences
- Deportation; future visa refusals; entry bans
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes — inbound and return or onward itinerary required
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — New Zealand Visitor Visa flight itinerary
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