Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
The official link goes to immigration.govt.nz. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
New Zealand entry rules for Nigerian citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Visitor Visa (applied online, issued electronically) |
| Fee | From NZD 441 |
| Stay | Up to 6 months (multiple-entry visa: max 6 months in any 12) or up to 9 months (single-entry visa: max 9 months in any 18), as granted |
| Validity | As granted; single or multiple entry |
| When to apply | Apply well ahead: INZ says 80% decided within 2 weeks |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: New Zealand entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the NZeTA on nzeta.immigration.govt.nz for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the NZ$23 + NZ$100 visitor levy government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Nigerian passport.
Not a visa-waiver nationality, so a Visitor Visa is needed before travel. From 1 October 2026 it must be applied for online (paper phased out). Funds NZD 1,000/month (NZD 400 if accommodation prepaid) or a sponsor; onward ticket. Checked 11 Oct 2026: not on INZ's visa-waiver list. INZ lists the Visitor Visa 'From NZD 441', 80% decided within 2 weeks. MBIE says the NZD 100 IVL is paid when applying for a visa; INZ's page does not say whether the NZD 441 includes it.
How long it must be valid.
At least 3 months beyond the date you plan to leave New Zealand; lost/stolen-reported passports are refused.
Recent changes in New Zealand.
- 2025-01-27 — Visitor visas applied for on or after this date allow remote work for overseas employers/clients (digital-nomad style), with no time limit on remote work while the visa is valid.
- 2025-11-03 — 12-month pilot: Chinese and Pacific Islands Forum citizens travelling directly from Australia with an eligible Australian visa can use an NZeTA instead of a visitor visa.
- 2025 — Active Investor Plus reset to two categories: Growth NZD 5m over 3 years (21 days in NZ) and Balanced NZD 10m over 5 years (105 days); no English, age or job-creation requirement. (Changes took effect 1 April 2025 per government announcements; current terms verified on INZ.)
The short answers.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Yes. Nigerian citizens apply online for the Visitor Visa (applied online, issued electronically) before travelling for stays of up to 6 months (multiple-entry visa: max 6 months in any 12) or up to 9 months (single-entry visa: max 9 months in any 18), as granted.
How much does it cost for Nigerian citizens?
From NZD 441. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in New Zealand?
Up to 6 months (multiple-entry visa: max 6 months in any 12) or up to 9 months (single-entry visa: max 9 months in any 18), as granted. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Nigerian citizens apply?
Apply well ahead: INZ says 80% decided within 2 weeks.
Where do Nigerian citizens apply?
On the official site, immigration.govt.nz. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue New Zealand visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.