New Zealand does not have an embassy or high commission in Pakistan. All its diplomatic and visa services are specially handled through the New Zealand Consulate in Karachi. There is no representation of New Zealand in Islamabad or Lahore.
1. Consulate General of New Zealand – Karachi
Address:
Glass Tower, Suite No. 214–215, 2nd Floor, Khayaban-e-Iqbal Road, Clifton, Karachi-75530
Phone:
+92-21-3565-6993
(Alternate number: +92-21-3564-4740)
Email:
[email protected]
(Alternate: [email protected])
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday – By appointment only
Closed on Saturday & Sunday
Consular Services Provided:
- Visa application guidance
- Passport issues and renewals
- Notarized / certified documents
- Civil registration and emergency assistance
2. Visa Application Process
Pakistani citizens who want to apply for New Zealand visa must apply through VFS Global, the official partner of New Zealand.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the VFS Global website.
- Select your visa type and complete the online application form.
- Book an appointment through the portal.
- Submit documents and biometrics at the designated VFS centre.
Visa Application Centre in Karachi:
Bahria Complex IV, Ground Floor, Gizri Road, Clifton
(Contact VFS directly for submission timings and details.)
3. Types of Visas and Fees
Visitor / Tourist Visa
- NZD 170–245 (online)
- NZD 230–390 (paper application)
- Additional: IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) NZD 100
Student Visa
- Online: NZD 315–395
- Paper: NZD 325–401
Work / Skilled Visa
- Fees vary by category
- Example: Skilled Migrant Resident Visa – NZD 4,890
Digital Nomad / Modified Visitor Visa
- Stay and remote work allowed up to 90 days
- Fee: NZD 341 (+ IVL: NZD 100)
Note:
- IVL (NZD 100) is mandatory for most visa and NZeTA applications.
- Visa fees may change; always confirm the latest charges before booking an appointment.
4. Required Documents
For a tourist or student visa, applicants generally need:
- Completed visa application form
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Two or more recent passport-size photos
- Proof of funds (bank statements, etc.)
- Travel or educational invitation letter (depending on visa type)
- Health and character certificates (police clearance, medical certificate)
5. Important Tips
- New Zealand has no embassy in Islamabad or Lahore – all processes go through Karachi.
- Only VFS Global and the Consulate General are official channels – avoid third-party agents.
- Appointment booking is mandatory – do not visit without confirmation.
- Always check official sources (VFS Global / Immigration New Zealand) for updated fees and requirements.
- IVL (NZD 100) applies to most visas and supports tourism and environmental protection.
- Consular support for New Zealand citizens in Pakistan is limited – contact the Consulate General in emergencies.
6. Summary
- Representation: Only through Consulate General, Karachi.
- Visa Channel: VFS Global only.
- Visa Costs (approx.):
- Tourist / Visitor Visa: NZD 170–245 (+ IVL 100)
- Student Visa: NZD 315–395
- Digital Nomad Visa: NZD 341 (+ IVL 100)
- Work Visa: Skilled Migrant category around NZD 4,890
- Always use official sources for safe and accurate processing.
