How long Immigration NZ takes to process your visa application
Processing times depend on whether you have provided all the documents Immigration NZ needs and the type of visa you apply for.  ​
​Note: The information in the below tables are indicative only.  Times exclude weekends and public holidays.​​
Temporary visa applications
Most temporary visa applications are processed within the times given below, but they can take longer in some situations.  Applications may take longer to process if Immigration NZ needs to check your information or request more information from you.  Therefore good preparation will speed things up.

Resident visa applications
​Most resident visa applications are processed within the times given below, but they can take longer in some situations.