New Zealand Visa

In many ways, New Zealand is a microcosm of the world’s visitor attractions. This compact country, similar in size to Britain, Japan or Colorado, has a spellbinding landscape of emerald-green pastures, crystal-clear rivers, primeval rainforests, shimmering lakes, thermal wonderlands, towering peaks, grinding glaciers and spectacular fiords. The remarkable thing is that all these diverse features in this truly ‘clean, green and pristine’ country are easily accessed on good roads, within a short driving distance.A foreign national wishing to enter New Zealand must obtain a visa (cases exempted will be described bolow). All visitors must hold a passport valid for 1 month. Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay. The amount of funds needed is NZD 1,000 per person per month of stay or NZD 400 if accommodation has been prepaid. Visitors are required to hold documents required for their next destination.

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VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES

Under the Immigration Act 2009 and the Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission, and Related Matters) Regulations 2010 passport holders of the following 60 jurisdictions may travel to New Zealand without obtaining a visa for up to 90 days:

America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Canada, Mexico, United States, Uruguay.

Asia: Hong Kong, Japan, Bahrain, Brunei, Israel, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates.

Africa: Mauritius, Seychelles.

Europe: All European Union citizens, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Mario, Switzerland, Vatican City.

Holders of passports issued by the following countries who possess an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) containing the "NZL" code on the reverse that it is valid for travel to New Zealand can enter visa-free for business trips for up to 90 days. ABTCs are issued to nationals of: Australia, Brunei, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

TYPES OF NEW ZEALAND VISA

Visitor visa:

Issued for those who want to Visit friends and family, explore New Zealand or enjoy amateur sports, or adventure activity in New Zealand
Valid for up to 9 months
Applicants cannot work in New Zealand

Student visa:

Issued for foreign students who want to study full-time in New Zealand for more than three months.
Valid for the duration of applicants’ course
This visa allows applicants to work part-time up to 20 hours a week while studying or full-time in the holidays, depending on your visa conditions.

Working holiday visa:

Issued for young people, usually aged 18-30, but 18-35 in a select few countries, who wish to travel and work in New Zealand.
Valid for up to 12 months, or 23 months if applicants are from the UK or Canada.
Applicants need to have a return ticket, or enough money to pay for one, and be coming mainly to holiday, with work being a secondary intention.

Work visa:

Issued for foreigners who are granted job offers from companies/enterprises located in New Zealand.
Valid for the duration of your job offer and type of visa.

Resident visa:

Issued for foreigners who want to live indefinitely in New Zealand.
Applicants can live, work, and study in New Zealand.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR NEW ZEALANDVISA APPLICATION

All visitors to New Zealand must submit:

The passport is still valid at least 6 months and remaining at least 02 blank pages;
Visa application form signed by the applicant;
2 passport photos in 4x6 cm size white background, taken within the last 6 months;
The notarized copy of Birth Certificate;
The notarized copy of ID card;
The notarized copy of all pages of current family record Book;
Marriage certificate.

For foreigner is working in Vietnam, please provide following documents

Vietnam residence card;
Vietnam work permit.

For business purpose, please provide following documents

A invitation letter from company in New Zealand;
A copy of passport from inviter;
For business owners: a copy of notorized Business Registration Certification and original Letter of business decision;
For employees: a copy of notorized Labour Contract, original Letter of business decision, Work permit.

For visit purpose, please provide following documents

The notarized true copy of documents confirming the ownership of assets such as land;
Bank statement or credit card having at least 5000USD;
Copy of hotel booking in New Zealand;
Air ticket booking (in & out of New Zealand)

VALIDITY OF VISA