A visitor visa to New Zealand may be obtained for leisure travel or to see friends and relatives. One can study for up to three months when traveling solely on a visiting visa. If you are from a nation that offers visa waivers, you might not need to apply for a visitor visa. An electronic travel authority (NZeTA), an alternative to a visitor visa, is available to travelers from nations with visa waivers.
The candidate is required to pay an application fee of 246 New Zealand dollars. The application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the tourist visa is approved or not. Once the tourist visa is approved, the candidate may have to pay a visa issuance fee. The ideal processing time for the New Zealand tourist visa from India is anywhere between eight and thirty-six days. However, a delay can be expected in certain scenarios. It is suggested that the visitor start their immigration application process at least 6–8 weeks before they plan to visit the country.