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Adoption Visitor Visa processing time

As at 16 October 2026, 50% of recent Adoption Visitor Visa applications were processed within 2 weeks and 80% within 4.5 weeks, per Immigration New Zealand's published figures.

Figures as at 16 October 2026, captured daily.

Trend

Daily captures of INZ's published figures, in calendar days.

50% within2 weeks11 days on 16 Oct, 9 on 29 Jun
80% within4.5 weeks30 days on 16 Oct, 24 on 29 Jun
Longest 80% in the period30 days9 Oct to 16 Oct
As at16 Oct2026, 105 daily captures

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Captured50% within80% within
3 July 20269 days24 days
10 July 20269 days24 days
17 July 20269 days17 days
24 July 20269 days17 days
31 July 20269 days17 days
7 August 20267 days16 days
14 August 20269 days17 days
21 August 20269 days17 days
28 August 20269 days17 days
4 September 20268 days24 days
11 September 20268 days24 days
18 September 20268 days24 days
25 September 20268 days24 days
2 October 20268 days24 days
9 October 202611 days30 days
16 October 202611 days30 days

Captured daily from 29 June 2026 to 16 October 2026. No capture on 5 days in the period.

About this visa

Children can come to New Zealand to be adopted by New Zealand citizens or residents. The adoption must have the support of Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children.

Frequently asked questions

As at 16 October 2026, Immigration New Zealand reports that 50% of recent Adoption Visitor Visa applications were completed within 2 weeks and 80% within 4.5 weeks. Individual applications can take longer, particularly if INZ requests further information.

The published figures are percentiles of recently decided applications, not a promise. Applications that are incomplete, need verification, or raise health, character or genuineness questions routinely exceed them. If your application is far outside the 80% figure, you can contact INZ or engage a licensed immigration adviser or immigration lawyer to follow up.

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