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New Zealand Super Yachts Visitor Visa

9 facts quoted from the official source

This visa is for owners and crew of super yachts travelling to New Zealand. It allows you to stay or travel in and out of New Zealand for up to 6 months.

Income required
NZD 1,000/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesYou must have at least NZD $1,000 per person per month, or NZD $400 if you will be living on board a yacht or have already paid for accommodation.checked 2026-07-27
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementYou must have at least NZD $1,000 per person per month, or NZD $400 if you will be living on board a yacht or have already paid for accommodation.checked 2026-07-27
  • Health-insurance requirementfor owners and their dependents, evidence of ownership of the craft and adequate insurance against major damage
  • Passport or travel-document requirementIf you apply online, you must upload a copy of your passport when you apply. We will let you know if you need to send your passport after you have applied.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsinclude your partner, and dependent children aged 19 or younger, in your visa application.
  • Work rightsvisit New Zealand on a privately owned yacht that is over 20 metres long and powered by motor, sail or both; travel in and out of New Zealand for up to 6 months; include your partner, and dependent children aged 19 or younger, in your visa application.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
  • Dependent-family rightsinclude your partner, and dependent children aged 19 or younger, in your visa application.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeFrom NZD $441checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingUp to 6 months
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: This visa is for owners and crew of super yachts travelling to New Zealand. It allows you to stay or travel in and out of New Zealand for up to 6 months.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: You must have at least NZD $1,000 per person per month, or NZD $400 if you will be living on board a yacht or have already paid for accommodation. The lowest published threshold is NZD 1,000/mo (income).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: for owners and their dependents, evidence of ownership of the craft and adequate insurance against major damage
05Do I need to show accommodation in New Zealand?
The official source states: You must have at least NZD $1,000 per person per month, or NZD $400 if you will be living on board a yacht or have already paid for accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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