New Zealand
Visa Required for Indians – Yes
Visa on Arrival Policy – NO
Document Requirements
Before lodging your visa applications please ensure that you have included all the documentation as mentioned on the checklist below. It is important that you provide all the relevant information requested below so we can accept and process your application promptly. All documents submitted in support of an application must be originals, or certified copies. Certified copies must be stamped or endorsed as being true copies of the originals by a person authorised by law to take statutory declarations. All documents not in English must be translated by a translation service. Application forms can be downloaded and other relevant information may be found on our website www.immigration.govt.nz. Submission of Application TT Services collect visa applications on behalf of Immigration New Zealand New Delhi Branch, hence all applications / documents should be sent directly to TT Services. Contact details of TT Services collection centres across India is given on the last page. APPLICATION FORM:An “Application for Visiting New Zealand” and the supplementary visitor information form must be fully completed in English. Answer each question on the form and continue that question on a separate sheet if necessary. APPLICATION FEE:You have a choice of paying either in Indian Rupees or in US Dollars. The details for each are given below: The current application fee is Indian Rupees INR 4,200. We do not accept CASH, credit cards or have EFTPOS The fee must be paid by bank draft drawn at any bank in “New Delhi” and drawn in the name of “Immigration New Zealand”. We do not accept drafts payable to New Zealand High Commission or Embassy. OR The current application fee in US dollars is US$ 85.00. Please note the fee must be paid by bank draft in US dollars only drawn on any bank in “USA” and made payable to the “Immigration New Zealand”. We do not accept drafts payable to New Zealand High Commission or Embassy. Note: The application fee is not refundable if your application is unsuccessful. Due to currency fluctuations, fees are subject to change without notice.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. 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. 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. OR “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. 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 us 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 authorised 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.
- Completed supplementary information sheet (page 4 of this check-list).
X-RAY FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING IF YOUR INTENDED STAY IN NEW ZEALAND IS FOR MORE THAN 6 MONTHS.Applicants for temporary entry to New Zealand must have an acceptable standard of health, unless they have been issued or granted a visitor’s visa for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment or have been granted a medical waiver. As of 15th November 2004, all applicants, from a high incidence TB country, intending to be in New Zealand for more than 6 months have to undergo TB screening and provide a certificate & x-ray of chest issued by a panel doctor. Please click on the link http://www.immigration.govt.nz/Migrate/Doctors/Panel+Doctors.htm for the details of the Panel Doctor nearest to you. People who have spent a combined total of 3 months or more (in the five years before the application) in any high incidence TB country will also need to be tested for TB. Pregnant women and children below the age of 11 years are not required to have a chest x-ray.
Contact Centre Hours: From 2 March 2009, all general e-mail and telephone queries to the New Delhi Branch will be received by the Contact Centre staff who will reply to all general queries related to visa applications. Telephone enquiries will be answered from 9.00am to 3.00pm from Monday to Friday. All e-mail queries will be responded to within 48 hours. E-mail is the preferred mode of communication:The general queries can be sent to NZISNewDelhi@dol.govt.nz and we would aim to reply to you within 48 hours. Note: All passports are returned by registered mail or courier, unless other arrangements are made by the applicant. Passports are sent by courier within India, only at places, where courier service is available. You will need to indicate collection details on your application form. Notes - Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy.
- The New Delhi Branch has appointed TT Services as a collection agent for visa applications with effect from 4 February 2004. TT Services will collect applications, passports and all other related documents on behalf of the New Zealand Immigration Service
- Pregnant women and children under the age of 11 years are not required to submit X-ray certificates unless a special report is required.
- Immigration New Zealand will only accept medical certificates completed by an Immigration New Zealand Panel Doctor. Please note that reports or certificates from a doctor not on the Immigration New Zealand list of panel doctors is not acceptable.
- There are no additional charges for the return of documents. Documents are usually returned by courier or speed post, and in areas where there is no courier or speed post service, by registered mail.
- All passports are returned by registered mail or courier, unless other arrangements are made by the applicant. Passports are sent by courier within India, only at places, where courier service is available
Processing Time
Positive Profile applications – 4 working days Applications based on partnership – 10 weeks for allocation and further 7-9 months for processing Other visitor visa applications – 11 weeks for allocation and further 8
New Zealand High Commission Sir Edmund Hillary Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi - 110021 Tel : 9111-26883170 Fax : 9111-26883165 Email : nzhc@ndf.vsnl.net.in Website : nzembassy.com
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