Welcome to the visa section of our website.  After reading the infomation below, please choose one of the links to the left to learn more about nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.  In the nonimmigrant visa section you can find information for determining if you need a visa to travel to the U.S. temporarily, learn about different types of visas, and find istructions for applying for a visa.  In the immigrant visa section you can find more information about how it may be possible to live permanently in the U.S. through your family or your employer, and about the diversity visa lottery program. Please note that all visa services are provided at the Consulate General in Auckland, New Zealand.  No visa services are available at the Embassies in Apia or Wellington.