New Zealand Visa
New Zealand Visa Application process & Requirements in kenya
Kenyan citizens travelling to New Zealand for tourism, business, or study are required to obtain a visa before departure. Most applications are submitted online through Immigration New Zealand, with supporting documents uploaded digitally — though some visa categories may require biometric collection or additional in-person steps.
This guide covers visa categories, required documents, current fees, processing times, and answers to the most common questions from Kenyan applicants. Greentod Visa Solutions is here to help you put together a strong application from the start.
Visitor Visa Duration & Entry Types for Kenyan Citizens
Applicants may be issued either a single-entry or multiple-entry visa based on assessment.
Length of stay: Applicants MAY stay in New Zealand for up to 9 months within an 18-month period.
Multiple-entry visa: This allows applicants to enter New Zealand multiple times while the visa is valid and stay up to 6 months in any 12-month period, provided they have spent at least 9 months outside New Zealand in the preceding 18 months.
Single-entry visa: This allows applicants to enter New Zealand once and stay for up to 9 months within an 18-month period.
Special eligibility: Applicants from Pacific Islands Forum countries MAY qualify for a 24-month multiple-entry visa, subject to meeting all requirements.
Processing Fees:
Embassy Fee: NZD 441 (KSH 35,000)
Process Time:
Within 3 weeks
Documents Requirements for Kenyan Citizens
Valid passport: Applicants MUST present a valid passport. The original is required for paper applications, while a clear copy is required for online applications.
Passport-sized photographs: Applicants MUST provide recent passport-sized photos. Submit one digital photo for online applications or two physical photos for paper applications.
Travel history: Applicants MUST provide proof of travel history, including copies of current and previous passports, visas, and entry or exit stamps.
Visa refusal history: Applicants MUST provide copies of any visa refusal letters if they have previously been denied a visa.
Proof of home ties: Applicants MUST provide evidence of strong ties to their home country, such as an employment letter, school letter, or proof of family ties.
Proof of funds: Applicants MUST demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover their stay. This may include bank statements, payslips, credit card statements, or proof of prepaid accommodation.
Proof of accommodation: Applicants MUST provide evidence of accommodation arrangements, such as confirmed hotel bookings or details of a host in New Zealand.
Sponsorship documents: Applicants MUST provide a completed sponsorship form if their visit is being sponsored.
Sponsor’s financial proof: Sponsors MUST provide financial evidence, including bank statements, payslips, and proof of accommodation.
Proof of relationship: Applicants visiting family MUST provide proof of relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates.
Health declaration: Applicants MUST submit a signed health declaration and confirm that they will cover any medical expenses during their stay.
Medical requirements: Applicants MAY be required to provide a chest X-ray or undergo a medical examination depending on the visa type and duration of stay.
Police clearance certificate: Applicants staying more than 24 months MUST provide a recent police clearance certificate issued in English.
Travel plans: Applicants MUST provide proof of travel arrangements, including a detailed itinerary to demonstrate genuine visitor intent.
Proof of departure: Applicants MUST provide evidence of their intention to leave New Zealand, such as a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one.
Dependents: Applicants including dependents MUST provide all required supporting documents for each dependent.
Translated documents: Applicants MUST ensure that all documents not in English are officially translated into English.
New Zealand Visa Assistance Fee
Get Professional support for your visa application at a fair and transparent fee.
New Zealand Visa Assistance Fee
Get Professional support for your visa application at a fair and transparent fee.
from KES 35,000
- 90-Day Visa
- Full Trip itinerary
- Cover letter templates
- Interview preparation
- Online form filling
- Hotel reservations
- Documents upload
- Dummy Flight tickets
- Consular liason
Visa Fees Excluded*
48 hrs processing time
Disclaimer
Greentod Visa Solutions is a Kenyan-based visas and travel consultancy agency dedicated to supporting clients through every step of their visa application journey. While we work independently and are not affiliated with any embassy, our role is to provide guidance, document support, and application assistance. Visa issuance is solely at the discretion of the relevant embassy or immigration authority, and we do not guarantee approval or denial of any application.