New Zealand
New Zealand Shifts Group, Tour Escort Visitor Visas to Enhanced Online System
New Zealand will move Group Visitor and Tour Escort visa applications to an enhanced online system from August 24, 2026.
Immigration New Zealand will transition new Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system. This change affects Approved Destination Status (ADS) applications and General Visitor Visas for ADS Free and Independent Travellers. The transition, effective from August 24, 2026, is part of the Our Future Services programme to modernise immigration processes. Until that date, applicants may continue to submit through the current online system. The new platform aims to simplify applications, reduce waiting times, and improve overall applicant experience.
Verified entry info for New Zealand
If you're travelling to New Zealand and need an eVisa or eTA, apply through the official government portal by visiting its profile on EntryCheck:
EntryCheck summarises the update and points to official portals. It doesn't decide whether you need a visa. Confirm on the official site.