New Zealand visa status check
Applied for Visitor Visa, applied online in Immigration New Zealand's Immigration Online system? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.
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New Zealand status check at a glance
How to check your New Zealand visa status
- Go to the Visitor Visa page and use 'Apply online' / log in to Immigration Online
- Open the 'My Visas' tab
- Under 'Submitted applications', check the 'Status' column
- Click 'view application progress' for details and any letters
- Respond to any requests (documents, medicals) through the dashboard
What you will need
Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.
| Detail asked | Example / where to find it |
|---|---|
| Immigration Online account login (the account used to apply) | the account you used to apply |
What each status means
| Status shown | What it means / what to do |
|---|---|
| Submitted | Received; it will start moving through processing. |
| Preparing application | Details are being entered and your identity and documents confirmed. INZ may ask for more. |
| Waiting on you to provide travel documentation | Passport scans or other travel documents are needed (usually high-quality scans only). |
| Waiting on your sponsor | Your sponsor must provide a completed sponsorship form. |
| Gathering information | Almost ready for assessment; checks with other agencies or health. A medical may be requested. |
| Waiting on you to provide medicals | Complete the requested medical examination. |
| Under assessment | Ready for a decision; timing depends on volumes. |
| Further information required | Read the letter in your dashboard and respond. |
| Withdrawal requested | Your request to withdraw is being reviewed. |
| Withdrawn | The application is withdrawn; confirmation is in your account. |
| Approved | You receive an eVisa; details are added to your account. |
| Declined | Declined; your account gives the reasons. |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
80% within 2 weeks (INZ Visitor Visa page).
How you get the visa
An eVisa emailed to you after approval (no passport label needed).
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my New Zealand visa status?
Use the official Immigration Online (INZ account) – 'My Visas' > Submitted applications > Status and enter immigration online account login (the account used to apply). The steps are on this page.
How long does a New Zealand visa take?
80% within 2 weeks (INZ Visitor Visa page).
How will I receive the visa?
An eVisa emailed to you after approval (no passport label needed).
What if my application is delayed?
INZ contact page: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/contact-us/
What does "Declined" mean?
Declined; your account gives the reasons.
Can Krosz check the status for me?
If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.
Source and verification
Official source: Immigration Online (INZ account) – 'My Visas' > Submitted applications > Status
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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