People applying for a Transit Visa will no longer have to submit paper applications through Visa Application Centres, providing a more streamlined and efficient experience and removing fees associated with submitting through a Visa Application Centre.

Applying online makes the application process easier and provides applicants more visibility over their application, allowing them to check their application progress in real-time.

Chinese Group Transit Visa applications

Applicants applying for Group Transit Visas for Chinese Nationals must continue using the paper application process. We will be working on an online solution for this category soon.

Changes to transit requirements for Fijian nationals

Fiji will be added to the Transit Visa waiver list from 4 September 2024. This allows Fijian nationals to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) instead of a Transit Visa, simplifying the application process. From this date, Fiji nationals can apply for an NZeTA to transit through New Zealand. If you already have an approved Transit Visa, it will remain valid until its expiry date even after the waiver takes effect.

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The fee for an NZeTA is NZD$23.00 for online applications or NZD$17.00 if using the free app. Most NZeTA requests are processed within 72 hours and are valid for 2 years.

Fijian nationals who intend to visit, study, or work in New Zealand will still need to apply for the appropriate visa before traveling.

Fijian nationals travelling from or to Fiji through Wellington or Christchurch on Fiji Airways will still need to apply for a Visitor Visa, as there are no transit facilities at Wellington or Christchurch airports.