New Zealand Embassy Tokyo, Japan

Visas

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is the government agency responsible for establishing New Zealand immigration policies.

In general, you will need a visa if you wish to:

The Immigration New Zealand website provides comprehensive information in English about visa requirements when coming to New Zealand including information on:

Visa application fees

  • Student Visa: ¥15,800 (Japanese nationals are not required to pay)
  • Visitor’s Visa: ¥ 9,600 (Japanese nationals are not required to pay; Fiji, Tonga, Samoa - ¥ 7,600)
  • Work Visa: ¥15,800 (Japanese nationals are not required to pay)
  • Transit Visa: ¥ 8,900
  • Label Transfer: ¥ 6,200
     

Medical forms
A redesigned medical certificate (Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificate (INZ 1007) is available now to download and print off.
Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1007) PDF [279kb]

If you are a medical professional who carries out Immigration New Zealand medical examinations, see our pages for information for medical professionals.

We will accept all of these versions of the medical certificates:

  • Temporary Entry Chest X-ray Certificate (NZIS 1096) dated March 2005
  • Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificate (NZIS 1007) dated August 2005
  • Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificate (INZ 1007) dated July 2009
  • Temporary Entry Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) dated July 2009
  • Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificate (INZ 1007) dated May 2010.

Note:
All visitors to New Zealand are required to hold a passport which is valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from New Zealand.

Citizens of visa-free countries, including Japan, do not require a visa to visit New Zealand if travelling for tourism purposes and are intending to stay for 3 months or less.

Please provide original or certified copy for any required documents.

Translations
Please provide a certified translation for any documents not written in English.
For further information, please go here

29 August 2011