Visa Detail for New Zealand

1 PHOTO:
One recent passport sized photo (less than 6 months old) of each person included in the application must be attached to the application form.

If the photo provided is older than 6months, you will be requested to provide a recent photo and this can result in delays in the processing of the application.

2. PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT:
Passports must be valid for 3 months beyond intended date of departure from New Zealand.

All the applicants are required to provide a photocopy of first & last page of their passports.

3. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT WHILE VISITING NEW ZEALAND:
Either, evidence of funds to support yourself which must be a minimum of NZ$1,000.00 per month of stay. This can be in the form of bank records, copy of available credit card or other forms of financial background.

“Sponsoring Form” for visiting, completed by your sponsor in New Zealand, along with evidence your sponsor has supplied of their ability to support you while you are in New Zealand. The Sponsoring Form should be submitted in original.

However, nothing prevents a visa officer from asking for additional financial documents from an applicant to arrive at a fair decision on an application.

4. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
If travelling on business or attending a conference, evidence of business dealings or business contacts in New Zealand such as invitations or correspondence with New Zealand business parties must be provided. This information is not required if you have travelled previously to New Zealand on business.

To enable to make an informed decision, please provide any additional information which proves you will be a genuine short-term visitor to New Zealand, and shows you have incentive to return to your home country after visiting New Zealand such as:

A letter of leave from your employer. Letters from an employer should include annual income (including bonus), length of employment and position held. Also, it must be on company letterhead, bearing the stamp of the company and the signature of the head of the company or the authorized person of the personnel department. If you are self-employed, business or company registration certificate showing proof of ownership and company bank statements must be submitted.
Personal Bank statement for the last six months. If there are large cash deposits in the account, you must provide documentary evidence of source of these funds.
Evidence of any previous overseas travel i.e. clear copy of visas on passport.

Your travel/flight bookings/itinerary/tickets if applying for a Limited Purpose Visa or Transit visa.