Diplomatic, Consular, and Official Visa
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic posting or official visit
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For holders of diplomatic or official passports travelling to New Zealand on official government business, or those assigned to diplomatic missions or consular posts in New Zealand. Application is typically coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). No fee is charged for diplomatic visa applications.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities holding diplomatic or official passports on government business.
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Purpose of visit
Must be travelling for official government duties, diplomatic assignments, or official international organisation business.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic passport, note verbale, and official assignment documentation.
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Document submission
Submit application through diplomatic channels, embassy, or MFAT.
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Processing wait
Wait 2-4 weeks for processing through diplomatic channels.