New Zealand Permanent Mission Geneva, Switzerland
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:
The Consulate General in Geneva processes applications for Visitor, Student and Work Visas. There is no working holiday scheme available for Swiss citizens. The current timeframe for a Visa application to be processed in Geneva is approximately ten working days. This timeframe may increase depending on the nationality and the specific circumstances of the applicant.
Before applying for a visa please check the list of visa-free countries. The fee for visa applications can be obtained by checking the Immigration New Zealand website
Please note that payments will only be accepted in cash or bank transfer into the account of the Permanent Mission and Consulate General of New Zealand Geneva held at UBS SA, CH-1211 Genève 2, IBAN: CH02 0024 0240 4015 6701 D. Credit card payments and personal cheques will not be accepted.


