Philippines to New Zealand tourist visa
What Philippine passport holders need for a New Zealand Visitor Visa: the requirements, fees, and processing times. You apply online through Immigration New Zealand. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- New Zealand Visitor Visa
- Fee
- NZD 441
- Processing time
- 1–3 weeks
- Length of stay
- Up to 6 months
Required documents
- Valid Philippine Passport — Your passport must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date from New Zealand
- Passport-Size Photograph — Recent digital photograph meeting New Zealand visa specifications
- Proof of Sufficient Funds — Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in New Zealand
- Return or Onward Ticket — Evidence that you plan to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay
- Proof of Employment or Ties to Philippines — Documentation proving you have strong reasons to return to the Philippines
How to apply
- Passport data page scan — Passport data page scan
- Passport photo meeting visa specifications — Passport photo meeting visa specifications
- Bank statements (3–6 months) — Bank statements (3–6 months)
- Employment certificate or business documents — Employment certificate or business documents
- Travel itinerary and accommodation bookings — Travel itinerary and accommodation bookings (recommended)
- Address — 6th Floor, Makati Circuit Corporate Centre, Tower Two, AP Reyes Street, Brgy. Carmona, Makati City 1207
Common questions
- Do Filipino citizens need a visa to visit New Zealand?
- Yes, Filipino passport holders must apply for a Visitor Visa to enter New Zealand for tourism. The Philippines is not part of New Zealand’s visa waiver program, so an NZeTA is not available for Filipino citizens.
- How long does it take to get a New Zealand tourist visa from the Philippines?
- 80% of visitor visa applications are processed within 3 weeks. The median processing time is about 6 working days. Processing times can vary during peak travel seasons, so apply at least 4 weeks before your travel date.
- What is the New Zealand tourist visa fee for Filipino citizens in 2025?
- The total visa application fee is NZD $441 (approximately ₱14,000). This includes the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $100. Additional VFS service center fees may apply if you need assistance.
- Where do I apply for a New Zealand visa in the Philippines?
- Apply online through Immigration New Zealand at apply.immigration.govt.nz. You can submit documents through VFS Global Visa Application Centres in Manila (Makati) or Cebu for passport submission and collection.
- How long can I stay in New Zealand on a tourist visa?
- With a multiple-entry visa, you can stay up to 6 months in any 12-month period. With a single-entry visa, you can stay up to 9 months in an 18-month period. The maximum total stay is 9 months in any 18-month period.
- How much money do I need in my bank account for a New Zealand visa?
- You need at least NZD $1,000 (approximately ₱32,000) per month of your planned stay. If you have prepaid accommodation, you only need NZD $400 (approximately ₱13,000) per month. A recommended balance of ₱150,000–200,000 for a typical 2-week trip helps demonstrate financial stability.