New Zealand Reduces Visitor Visa Fees for Pacific Travellers

From 1 June 2026, New Zealand will temporarily reduce the Visitor Visa fee for Pacific Islands Forum country nationals. The total cost will drop from $216 to $161 (including the $41 immigration levy). The reduced fee will apply for 12 months and is available only to applicants applying from outside New Zealand.
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The discounted fee applies to visitors from:

• American Samoa
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Fiji
• Kiribati
• Nauru
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Samoa
• Solomon Islands
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Vanuatu

This reduction does not apply to Parent Boost Visitor Visas or Group Visitor Visas.

Pacific visitors already pay lower visa fees than most other visa-required nationalities and do not need to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). By comparison, the total visitor visa cost for many other nationalities is $441.

The change is part of wider efforts to improve travel access for Pacific communities, alongside longer visa durations and a trial visa-free pathway for Pacific visitors travelling from Australia. The 12-month reduction will allow the government to assess the impact before deciding on any long-term changes.

If you need help preparing a New Zealand visitor visa application, you may consider booking a consultation with us.

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