The INZ 1019 Transit Visa Application form is for individuals or families who need to transit through New Zealand on their way to another country. It is required for travellers who are not from a visa waiver country and are not travelling to or from Australia.
Who needs to apply for a New Zealand transit visa?
Travellers transiting through New Zealand must apply if they are:
Not from a visa waiver country
Not travelling to or from Australia
What documents are required with the INZ 1019 form?
You must include:
Passports for all travellers
Two recent passport-sized photographs per person
Confirmed travel tickets
A statement of the purpose of your onward journey
Can I apply for a group transit visa?
Yes, if you are a Chinese national travelling as part of a group, your tour organiser must also complete the Group Transit Application (INZ 1155).
What can I do with a New Zealand transit visa?
A transit visa allows you to pass through a New Zealand airport on your way to another destination. It does not permit entry into New Zealand or onward travel without the correct visa.
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