Immigration New Zealand will shift Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system from July 20, 2026, as part of a wider digital overhaul of the country’s immigration services.
The agency said the move is aimed at making visa processing faster, simpler and more user-friendly for applicants, immigration staff and tourism operators. The transition will cover Group Visitor Visas, Approved Destination Status (ADS) Visitor Visas and Tour Escort Visitor Visas.