·New Zealand·Material change·Scheduled
New Zealand moves most visitor-visa applications to enhanced Immigration Online
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
From 24 September 2026, most new New Zealand visitor-visa applications must use enhanced Immigration Online. Submit covered old-system drafts by 7 October; remaining drafts will be deleted from 8 October.
Effective from .
What changed
Policy claim 1
From 24 September 2026, new applications for the visitor-visa forms covered by INZ’s transition must be started in enhanced Immigration Online; the published list includes Approved Destination Status Group Visitor, Group Visitor and Tour Escort Visitor applications.
Claim ID: nz-2026-08-enhanced-visitor-online-transition#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: Immigration New Zealand — Important visitor visa application form changes (Immigration New Zealand (INZ))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
Existing submitted applications remain accessible in the old system for document uploads and responses until a decision is communicated.
Claim ID: nz-2026-08-enhanced-visitor-online-transition#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: Immigration New Zealand — Important visitor visa application form changes (Immigration New Zealand (INZ))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 3
Remaining specified old-system drafts must be completed and submitted by 7 October; on 8 October 2026, remaining drafts will be deleted and a new application must be started.
Claim ID: nz-2026-08-enhanced-visitor-online-transition#claim-3·Cite this claim
Source: Immigration New Zealand — Important visitor visa application form changes (Immigration New Zealand (INZ))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 4
Partner of a New Zealander Visitor Visa and Child of a New Zealander Visitor Visa are listed as not affected by this particular transition.
Claim ID: nz-2026-08-enhanced-visitor-online-transition#claim-4·Cite this claim
Source: Immigration New Zealand — Important visitor visa application form changes (Immigration New Zealand (INZ))·source verified ·page reviewed
Primary source
Primary source
Immigration New Zealand — Important visitor visa application form changes ↗ · Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
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