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Medical Treatment Visitor Visa

For Indian patients travelling to NZ for private medical treatment or consultation. NZD 441. Requires NZ hospital/specialist letter + funds for treatment + stay.

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No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the New Zealand visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.

New Zealand for Indian applicants — handled by SureshotVisa

Three NZ rules every Indian applicant gets wrong. We don't.

India is not NZeTA-eligible. There's no Working Holiday Scheme with NZ. And the Funds Transfer Scheme — open to only four countries including India — is a legitimate edge for student cases. We file NZ Student, Pathway & English-course visas end-to-end from India — the categories NZ law lets an offshore consultancy handle. For visitor and other short-stay categories we prepare you with honest information and point you to an IAA-licensed adviser for the filing itself. Most India-based decisions are made by INZ Mumbai branch — timelines we know down to the week.

Govt-licensed

Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 — issued by the DM Patiala, verifiable.

Indian-licensed

Brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd — registered, accountable, end-to-end handling in India.

FTS for students

We lodge with INZ's Funds Transfer Scheme so student living-cost evidence is bank-grade.

Refusal recovery

Refused before? We rebuild the file with India-specific evidence INZ actually accepts.

Three NZ rules Indians keep getting wrong (and we navigate every week)

  • NO NZeTA for Indians. The visa-waiver list does NOT include India. You need a full visitor / student / work visa — never an eTA.
  • NO Working Holiday Scheme. India and NZ don't have a bilateral agreement. Don't waste weeks researching this — work routes for Indians are AEWV, Specific Purpose, or Care Workforce W2R, all handled by IAA-licensed NZ advisers.
  • FTS works in your favour for students. India is one of only four countries on INZ's Funds Transfer Scheme — a secure, INZ-endorsed way to transfer student living costs. Used correctly, it's the strongest financial-evidence move on Student / Pathway / English visas.

Note: New Zealand law allows an offshore consultancy to advise on student-category visas only — so our end-to-end filing covers Student, Pathway and English-course visas. For every other NZ category (Visitor, Business, Medical, Transit, AEWV, Skilled Migrant, Green List, Parent, Investor) these pages are information, and the filing itself needs an Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) licensed adviser — we'll point you to a trusted one if that's your case.

₹499 possibility report · Mon–Sat · 9am–6pm IST

Processing

Varies by visa category

Stay Duration

Linked to treatment duration

Starting Fee

NZD 441

Apply At

12 VFS centres

Done-for-you · End-to-end filing

Your whole New Zealand Medical Visa, handled for one honest price.

A strong New Zealand file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.

All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges

₹16,999all-in · GST incl.

File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents

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Everything below — included, nothing extra

  • Document checklist
  • Application form guidance
  • Document review
  • Cover letter
  • Purpose of travel structure
  • Financial proof review
  • Sponsor document guidance
  • Submission & appointment support
  • Post-submission guidance
Licensed consultant files it Govt/VFS fees paid direct — never marked up

Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.

Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.

Your fee, in one glance

What the ₹16,999 fee covers for a New Zealand file

  • We work out what your case actually is, before touching a form
  • We build the checklist around your profile, not a template
  • We read your documents against each other, not against a list
  • Financial proof review
  • Purpose of travel structuring
  • Cover letter / explanation support
  • Return ties review
  • Sponsor / invitation guidance
  • Application form guidance
  • Submission & appointment support
  • Biometrics guidance
  • Post-submission support

Government, VFS, insurance, ticket and hotel costs are separate and charged at cost. Read what each item means, in full.

Good to know before you apply

Rules that apply to every New Zealand visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.

  • 1INDIA IS NOT ON THE NZ VISA WAIVER / NZeTA LIST — every Indian traveller, even for a weekend holiday, must apply for a full visa before travel.
  • 2Passport must be valid at least 3 MONTHS beyond your intended departure from New Zealand. Airlines may deny boarding otherwise.
  • 3Apply online at apply.immigration.govt.nz — create a RealMe or Immigration Online account. Paper applications are no longer accepted for most categories.
  • 4Medical requirements scale with stay length: under 6 months = usually no X-ray; 6-12 months = TB chest X-ray mandatory (India is a high-TB-incidence country); over 12 months = full medical certificate. X-rays must be by INZ Panel Physicians ONLY — other clinics' reports are rejected.
  • 5Police Clearance Certificate (from PSK) is required if you're 17+ AND your total NZ stay will be 24 months or longer. PCC must be less than 6 months old at submission.
  • 6Visitor funds requirement: NZD 1,000 per month of stay (NZD 400 per month if accommodation is pre-paid).
  • 7Strong ties to India (employment, property, family, ongoing business) are critical for temporary visa approval — INZ checks 'genuine intentions' to return.
  • 8INDIA HAS NO WORKING HOLIDAY SCHEME with NZ — young Indians cannot take the 'work and travel' route that UK/Germany/Japan citizens enjoy. Work visas require full AEWV + accredited employer.
  • 9Job offer scams from India are a known issue — INZ EXPLICITLY states it will DECLINE your visa if you've paid any money to an NZ employer for a job offer. Verify accreditation on INZ website.
  • 10For urgent medical cases, contact INZ and VFS to request expedited processing.
  • 11A companion may apply for a separate Visitor Visa — their cover letter should state they are accompanying the patient.

Who Can Apply

  • Indian patients needing private medical treatment / consultation in NZ
  • Support persons accompanying the patient (apply separately as Visitor Visa)
  • Applicants with demonstrated funds for treatment + stay
  • Genuine intent to return to India after treatment

What it costs

Government & VFS fees

Paid directly to New Zealand / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.

ItemAmount
Visitor Visa (tourism / family visit)NZD 441
Business Visitor VisaNZD 341
Medical Treatment Visitor VisaNZD 441
Transit VisaFree or ~NZD 210
Biometrics / VFS service fee₹1,500–2,500

All NZ visa fees are set in NZD by Immigration New Zealand and paid online at apply.immigration.govt.nz. The INR amount depends on NZD/INR exchange rate on payment day. Additional costs: medical/TB X-ray at INZ Panel Physician (₹6,000-12,000), Police Clearance Certificate (free from PSK but courier/apostille extra), NZQA International Qualifications Assessment (NZD 746 if below-bachelor), translation, biometrics, and Immigration Levy (separate from base fee). Non-refundable regardless of outcome. NZ healthcare for non-residents is full-cost private — budget thoroughly.

Flights · Hotels · Insurance · Itinerary

What New Zealand actually requires — and what it does not.

New Zealand assesses genuine temporary intent — the bookings matter less than the reason you are coming back.

0 of 4 are compulsory for New Zealand

Optional

Flight reservation

A confirmed ticket is not required for the visitor stream. An indicative itinerary matching your approved leave is sufficient.

Where people slip: Applying with open-ended dates. "Genuine temporary entrant" is the test, and open dates argue against you.

How to hold a flight without paying
Expected

Hotel booking

Show where you are staying for the main part of the trip, or give the host's details if you are visiting family.

Where people slip: Listing a family address with no evidence of who lives there.

Refundable hotel booking, explained
Optional

Travel insurance

Not required for a visitor visa. Sometimes requested for older applicants, or where a health condition is declared.

Where people slip: Skipping it entirely at 65 or over. If a medical examination is triggered, cover strengthens the file.

What the cover must actually say
Expected

Travel itinerary

A plan tied to a real reason — a wedding, a graduation, a sporting season. Specific reasons pass; general tourism is examined harder.

Where people slip: An itinerary longer than the leave your employer approved in writing.

The letter your itinerary attaches to

We arrange all four for your New Zealand file.

We are a B2B travel agency as well as a visa consultancy, working with partners including Riya Travel — so the flight, the hotel and the policy all come from us, issued the same day, and you deal with one team instead of four. Every booking is a real one under your own name.

What to gather

Documents required

Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.

Core + Medical

5 items
  • Valid passportRequired
  • Passport photoRequired
  • Letter from NZ treating hospital / specialistRequired

    Confirms condition, estimated cost, duration, where treatment takes place.

  • Letter from Indian doctor (referral / condition summary)
  • TB chest X-ray (if stay >6 months)

    INZ Panel Physician only.

Funds for Treatment + Stay

3 items
  • Bank statements (6 months)Required

    Must show funds covering full estimated treatment cost + living expenses.

  • FDs / investments / sponsor documents
  • Insurance policy (if applicable)

Accommodation + Travel

2 items
  • NZ accommodation planRequired

    Hotel near hospital, serviced apartment, or family/friend's address with invitation.

  • Return flight reservationRequired

Required · optional / if applicable

The journey.

6 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.

  1. 01

    Secure NZ treatment arrangement

    Get treatment plan + cost letter from NZ hospital/specialist.

  2. 02

    Apply online at apply.immigration.govt.nz

    Select Medical Treatment Visitor category.

  3. 03

    Upload medical + funds documents

    Hospital letter, bank statements, insurance, referral from Indian doctor.

  4. 04

    Pay NZD 441 online

    Standard Visitor tier fee.

  5. 05

    Biometrics at VFS Global NZ India

    Book nearest centre.

  6. 06

    Decision + digital eVisa

    Can be expedited for urgent medical cases — indicate urgency in cover letter.

VFS application centres

VFS Global New Zealand — New Delhi (Paharganj)VFS Global New Zealand — MumbaiVFS Global New Zealand — BengaluruVFS Global New Zealand — ChennaiVFS Global New Zealand — KolkataVFS Global New Zealand — HyderabadVFS Global New Zealand — ChandigarhVFS Global New Zealand — AhmedabadVFS Global New Zealand — PuneVFS Global New Zealand — KochiVFS Global New Zealand — JalandharNew Zealand High Commission — New Delhi (Sir Edmund Hillary Marg, Chanakyapuri, 110021)

Visa Eligibility Check

Answer 10 questions to see your likelihood of approval. Embassies look for the same core factors across visa types — financial strength, clear purpose, genuine intent to return.

0 / 10
1

How clear is your purpose of visit?

2

How long is your planned stay?

3

Travel history to developed countries?

4

Any previous visa refusals?

5

Employment / income source?

6

3-month average bank balance?

7

Income Tax Returns history?

8

Travel bookings status?

9

Ties to India (reasons you'll return)?

10

Travelling with?

Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.

Frequently asked

Questions, answered straight

Yes — apply for an extension inside NZ before your current visa expires. Need updated doctor's letter.

Only for accident-related emergencies. Non-residents pay full cost for all planned medical treatment.

Yes — they apply for separate Visitor Visas. Cover letter should state accompanying-patient role.

Reviewed by Paramjit Singh, SureshotVisa — a government-licensed consultancy (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024). Verify us.

How we get it done

Your New Zealand Medical Treatment Visitor Visa, from your first message to your passport back.

5 questions about this visa specifically. The first two are open — tap any other to read it.

Refused? Our full service fee comes back.Government and visa-centre fees are the one part nobody can refund.

+What does the New Zealand hospital have to send me?

A letter from the treating hospital or specialist confirming they have accepted you, what the treatment is, when it starts, roughly how long it lasts and what it will cost. It has to come from the treating institution — a general enquiry reply is not the same document. Alongside it, the referral or diagnosis from your doctor in India, so the file shows a continuous medical story rather than a decision to travel that a letter was found for afterwards.

+Who can travel with me, and how do we prove we can pay for it?

Most medical routes allow one or two attendants, usually close family, applied for at the same time and linked to your application. Funding is the part that gets questioned: the file needs to show the treatment cost covered — savings, insurance, employer or a sponsor's formal undertaking with their own income proof — plus the stay itself. Medical files are also the ones most often needed urgently, so tell us your treatment date first; it changes the whole plan.

+How long does a New Zealand Medical Treatment Visitor Visa take, start to finish?

Three things sit between today and your trip: preparing the file properly, waiting for an appointment, and the mission's own processing. New Zealand currently states Varies by visa category — Visitor 80% in 2 weeks; Business Visitor 1 week; Student 8 weeks; Post Study Work 4 weeks; AEWV 6 weeks; SMC/Green List 6-12 months. Check current indicative times at immigration.govt.nz before applying. for the decision itself. We control the first, which is usually days. The middle depends on slot releases. The third is entirely the mission's and no consultant can shorten it — anyone telling you otherwise is selling something they cannot deliver. Tell us your travel date and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic.

+How much of what I pay for the New Zealand visa is actually your fee?

Most of it is not ours. The New Zealand government fee (currently NZD 441) goes to the mission and the visa-centre fee goes to VFS — both charged to you at cost, never marked up, and shown as separate lines on one GST invoice in the registered company name. Our service fee is the only part we set, and it is published rather than quoted case by case.

+How does SureshotVisa handle my New Zealand Medical Treatment Visitor Visa, from first message to passport back?

You send what you have on WhatsApp and a licensed consultant says the same working day whether the case is ready. We build the file around your profile, check every document against the others, write the cover letter to match them, and hold the file complete so the first workable appointment can be taken the moment it appears. You attend biometrics; we track the file to the decision (New Zealand currently states Varies by visa category — Visitor 80% in 2 weeks; Business Visitor 1 week; Student 8 weeks; Post Study Work 4 weeks; AEWV 6 weeks; SMC/Green List 6-12 months. Check current indicative times at immigration.govt.nz before applying.). Government and visa-centre fees (NZD 441 for this visa) are charged at cost; our own fee is published, and if the visa is refused that fee comes back in full.

Before you file

A New Zealand Medical Treatment Visitor Visa goes one of two ways.

Filed on a guessed checklist, the government fee is gone on a refusal and the refusal follows every future application. Filed after a licensed consultant has read the papers against each other, the file answers the officer's questions before they are asked. Same New Zealand rules, different outcome. How we do that is written once, in full, on the method page rather than repeated here.

Other New Zealand Visa Types

Visitor — Tourism / Family

Visitor Visa (Tourism / Family Visit)

The main tourism and family-visit visa for Indian citizens. Up to 6 months multi-entry or 9 months single-entry. NZD 441. 80% decided in 2 weeks.

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Business Visitor

Business Visitor Visa

For Indian professionals visiting NZ for business meetings, negotiations, conferences, or consultations. NZD 341. Up to 3 months in any 12-month period. Cannot take up NZ employment.

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Transit Visa

Transit Visa

For Indian travellers passing through Auckland airport en route to a third country for up to 24 hours. Free or nominal fee.

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Visitor — Culturally Arranged Marriage

Culturally Arranged Marriage Visitor Visa

For Indian citizens coming to NZ to marry their NZ citizen/resident fiancé(e) in an arranged marriage — within 3 months of arrival. Pathway to Partnership Resident Visa.

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Fee Paying Student

Fee Paying Student Visa

Main study visa for Indian students pursuing full-time courses at approved NZ education providers. NZD 850. Up to 4 years per visa. Work rights up to 25 hrs/week during term. Gateway to PR.

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Pathway Student

Pathway Student Visa

A single visa covering up to 3 consecutive study programmes (e.g. English → Foundation → Bachelor's). Valid up to 5 years. NZD 850. Saves money vs 3 separate student visas.

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Post Study Work

Post Study Work Visa

Critical bridge visa after completing qualifying NZ course. Up to 3 years open work rights. NZD 1,670. Only one PSWV per lifetime. Gateway to AEWV and PR.

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Work — AEWV

Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

The main NZ work visa — requires job offer from accredited employer meeting pay/hours thresholds. NZD 1,540. Up to 5 years. Leads to PR via SMC or Green List.

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Source & Disclaimer

Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global New Zealand website and Embassy of New Zealand. Last verified 2026-04-19. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.

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