Advice from NZ Immigration is:
The overseas conference participants can come to New Zealand on a visitor visa to attend the conference. For visa waiver countries they will simply be granted a visitor visa on arrival if they had filled NZeTA (they may be asked to demonstrate sufficient funds). For visa required countries they will need to apply for a visitor visa before coming. To apply they use the standard visitor visa form, and when asked for the purpose of their visit they should indicate that they are coming here to attend a conference. If they are applying online they need to indicate they are applying for a General Visitor Visa and then in the “What is the purpose of your visit to New Zealand” question they need to select the conference/convention option.
Requirements for International Visitors entering New Zealand
All overseas visitors are required to have a valid passport and are required to have the appropriate visa – typically either a visitors visa or a visiting academics visa – or NZeTA. For information on obtaining a visa, including necessary funds and health requirements, please visit: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/
We suggest that you allow for a minimum of 6 weeks to have your visa processed by Immigration New Zealand or the applicable New Zealand embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
Visa-waiver countries:
There are a significant number of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter New Zealand. From Oct 1, 2019 delegates traveling from a visa waiver country will be required to obtain an NZeTA. View the list.
Please be aware that as of Oct 1, 2019 delegates traveling from visa waiver countries will need to apply for a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) prior to arrival at your departure airport. For more details on aquiring an NZeTA please visit https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta
Transiting through Australia
If your flight has a stop-over in Australia, you may be required to obtain a transit visa. Please visit http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/transit/austransit.htm or contact your nearest Australian Embassy for more information
Letters of Invitation
Once you register then letter of invitation for attending the conference will be provided with in 4 working days. Registrations are now open.
Escalation email : Escalations regarding payments intricate details, after-payment supporting visa letters etc. need to be sent to
nickylee.anderson [@] auckland.ac.nz
