New Zealand will move Group Visitor Visa and Tour Escort Visitor Visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system from August 24, 2026, as part of its ongoing effort to modernise visa processing, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced on Monday.
The transition, originally planned for an earlier date, has been postponed to allow additional testing before the new system goes live. Until August 24, applicants can continue submitting applications through the current online system without affecting their travel plans.