Check if you require a Visa
For New Zealand Passport Holder
Tourist/Business Visa : No visa required upto 90 days as per US Visa Wavier program (refer the list)
If you require a VISA, please refer to the below
Following information are related to all nationalities
Tourist/Business Visa
Passport | Valid for 6 months beyond period of stay |
Visa Form | Download the form |
Photograph – Passport size | 1x Passport sized photo (2 x 2) |
Visa Validity | 90 days from the date of issue |
Duration of stay | This will depend on the embassy |
Documents required |
Valid passport Current proof of income, tax payments, property or business ownership, or assets. Your travel itinerary and/or other explanation about your planned trip. A letter from your employer detailing your position, salary, how long you have been employed, any authorized vacation, and the business purpose, if any, of your U.S. trip. Criminal/court records pertaining to any arrest or conviction anywhere, even if you completed your sentence or were later pardoned. Additionally, based on your purpose of travel, you should consider bringing the following: Students Working adults Businessmen and company directors Visiting a relative Bring photocopies of your relative's proof of status (e.g. Green Card, naturalization certificate, valid visa, etc). Previous visitors to the U.S. |
Visa fees |
US $ 160.00 per application – To be paid at NZ post shop and to take the receipt to interview. Some nationalities may pay more or less. |
Visa Processing time | Can varies - 5 working days |
Health info | More info |
Notes |
USA Immigration regulations applied to Puerto Rico. Travellers holding a valid USA visa can enter Puerto Rico The visa has to be applied directly as we cannot assist with this visa. Please refer: Click here |
Normal Processing Fees for Australia-based Embassies/Consulates
First applicant | $ 170 |
Second applicant | $ 120 |
Every additional applicant | $ 90 |
Group of 8 persons or more | $ 100 per person |
Supplement for Urgent Processing | NZD 175 per lodgement (irrespective of the number of applications in one submission) |
Important: In case of Group of 08 persons or more, all applications need to be processed and submitted in one lot. If it involves a separate processing for any person(s) in the Group, additional individual charges will apply.
Assistance with Application Form: Additional service fee of NZD 80 per application will apply
Embassy details
Puerto Rico Embassy in Australia
Moonah Place
Yarralumla 2600
ACT, Australia
Tel: +61 2 6214 5600
Website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/
Puerto Rico Consulate in Sydney
Level 10, MLC Centre
19-29 Martin Place
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9373 9200
Website: http://sydney.usconsulate.gov/
Puerto Rico Consulate in Melbourne
Level 6, 553 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia
Tel: +61 3 9526 5900
Email: usrsaustralia@state.gov
Website: http://melbourne.usconsulate.gov/