New Zealand Visa
Electronic Visitor Visa (not an NZeTA)
Visa overview
Algerian passport holders need a Visitor Visa for New Zealand, not an NZeTA. The application is submitted and paid online on the Immigration New Zealand platform and, if approved, the visa is issued as an eVisa linked to the passport.
Required documents
- Clear colour copy of a passport valid at least three months beyond the date of departure from New Zealand
- Digital photo meeting the specifications
- Proof of the genuine purpose of the visit (purpose letter)
- Itinerary and accommodation bookings
- Return booking or proof of ability to buy a return ticket
- Recent bank statements
- Proof of occupation, activity and income
- Proof of professional, family and financial ties to Algeria
- Employee: employment certificate, leave authorisation, three months of payslips, CNAS
- Trader or company owner: commercial register, extrait de rôle, CASNOS, banking documents
- Craftsperson or self-employed: activity card or licence, CASNOS, tax documents
- Student: school or university certificate and the sponsor's documents
- Retiree: retirement certificate and pension slips
- Non-working applicant or sponsored file: sponsor documents, sponsorship form and proof of relationship
- Proof of relationship for a spouse and children when included in the application
- English translation of every non-English document
- Medical examination, chest X-ray or police certificate only where Immigration requires it for the case
RMDS Visa Operational Checklist
Select the visa type and the applicant's professional status.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least three months beyond the date of departure from New Zealand
- Colour copy of the passport and a digital photo meeting the specifications
- Proof of the purpose of the visit (purpose letter)
- Travel itinerary and accommodation bookings
- Proof of ability to leave New Zealand (return booking or ability to buy the ticket)
- Proof of NZD 1,000 per month, or NZD 400 per month where accommodation is prepaid
- Occupation and income documents and proof of ties to Algeria
- English translation of every non-English document
Supporting documents that may be requestedMay be requested
- Medical examination, chest X-ray or police certificate where the conditions apply or Immigration requests them
- The sponsor's documents and proof of relationship where there is a sponsor
- Type: Visitor Visa. The application is fully online, the decision is issued as an eVisa, and there is no ordinary consular appointment in the standard route.
- Official fees currently start at NZD 441; the final amount is displayed inside the platform and may vary with the application, and the IVL may apply depending on the application type and the case.
- Official fees are entirely separate from the 12,000 DZD RMDS service.
This is an RMDS Visa in-house preparation list, not an official list. The embassy, consulate or visa centre may request additional or different documents depending on the applicant's situation and the rules in force at the time of filing.
Important notes
- Financial requirements: proof of NZD 1,000 per month of stay, or NZD 400 per month where accommodation is prepaid, with the cost of the departure ticket on top of living expenses.
- The application is fully electronic and requires no consular appointment; Immigration may request further documents after submission.
- Government fees follow the amount displayed on the Immigration New Zealand platform and appear as a separate line in the RMDS order.
- Every non-English document is accompanied by an English translation, and the final decision rests solely with Immigration New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Is an NZeTA enough for an Algerian passport holder?
No. The NZeTA is for visa-waiver nationalities; Algerian passport holders submit an electronic Visitor Visa application.
Can you guarantee the visa?
No. The decision belongs solely to the consulate. Our role is to help you prepare an organized, complete application based on the requirements published by the competent authorities.
What happens if I am refused?
We analyse the stated grounds for refusal with you and prepare either an appeal or a new file addressing the weak points.
How long does file preparation take?
5 to 8 days.