If you are visiting New Zealand – whether you are from a visa free country or not – you will need to show that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay.  This means you have a minimum of:

• NZ$1000 per person per month of the visit, or 
• NZ$400 per person per month if accommodation has already been paid for – we will require proof of prepayment, such as hotel prepaid vouchers.

Acceptable evidence of sufficient funds can be demonstrated in the form of:

• cash
• travellers' cheques
• bank drafts
• recognised credit cards with sufficient credit available.  It is recommended that visitors have an up-to-date credit card statement.

Other acceptable proof is a declaration by a New Zealand sponsor that they will pay for your accommodation and maintenance. It is recommended that if your stay will be sponsored by a New Zealander you apply for a visitor visa before travelling – even if you are from a visa-waived country – as you must provide:

• a completed Sponsorship Form for visiting New Zealand signed by your sponsor (see the forms and guides pages); and
• proof of your sponsor’s New Zealand residency or citizenship; and 
• proof of your sponsor’s ability to provide financial support, accommodation and onward travel.