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India visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hciwellington.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in New Zealand
- High Commission of India in Wellington
72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, 6011, Wellington
- Consulate General of India in Auckland
Level 14, SAP Tower 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
All missions of India in New Zealand
India has 2 missions in New Zealand, with its embassy in Wellington. Consulates: Auckland.
Indian citizens travelling to New Zealand
IndiaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
New Zealand citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in India
New Zealand citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
China admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Indian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for India?
New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in India?
New Zealand citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in New Zealand?
The Indian embassy in New Zealand is in Wellington; there is also a consulate in Auckland.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Indian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Can New Zealand citizens enter India visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.