If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand for a holiday, business, or to see family and friends, you’ll need to know about the necessary visa forms and financial requirements. Here is a simple guide to help you understand your needs.
INZ 1256 – Sponsor or Supporting Declaration Form
When to Use This Form: Use this form if someone else is going to submit the online sponsor or support form for you.
Financial Requirements: To sponsor someone for a temporary visa, you need to show you have:
- NZD 1,000 per person per month if the accommodation is not prepaid.
- NZD 400 per person per month if the accommodation is prepaid.
- NZD 1,250 per month for students in courses shorter than 36 weeks.
- NZD 15,000 per year for students in courses longer than 36 weeks (minus any prepaid costs).
- NZD 9,000 for someone giving birth in New Zealand who is not eligible for public healthcare.
INZ 1268 – Bank Confirmation Details Form
When to Use This Form: If you’ve completed the Sponsorship form for Temporary Entry online and haven’t provided bank statements, wage slips, or an employer’s letter, you must use this form to provide stamped bank financial evidence.
What You Need: Make sure you have:
- Enough money to support the person you’re sponsoring for their entire stay.
- You need enough money for their accommodation, proof you own, or rent where they will stay.
- Enough money for their return travel.
- (Optional) At least NZD 9,000 for maternity health services if the person is giving birth in New Zealand.
INZ 1224 – Visitor Visa Declaration Form
When to Use This Form: Use this form if someone else is applying online for a visitor visa, reconsidering a declined visa, or a variation of visa conditions on your behalf. This includes situations where you are over 18 and included in a partner’s or parent’s visa application.
INZ 1017 – Visitor Visa Application
When to Use This Form: Use this form if you are applying for a visitor visa for:
- Tourism or visiting family and friends.
- Business visits.
- A dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident.
- A dependent child of a work or student visa holder.
- A parent or grandparent of a New Zealand citizen or resident.
Family Applications: This form can be used for one person or a whole family, including the main applicant, their partner, and dependent children under 20.
INZ 1189 – Tourist/Business Visitor Visa Application
When to Use This Form: Use this form if you are outside New Zealand and plan to visit for a short stay, whether for tourism or business.
Eligibility Criteria
To utilize this form, you must:
- Be outside New Zealand.
- Be visiting New Zealand for tourism or business purposes.
- Plan to stay in New Zealand for less than six months.
- Have financial support from your funds if you travel as a tourist or from your employer if you travel for business.
If these criteria do not apply to you, please use the Visitor Visa Application form (INZ 1017). This form can be used for an individual or family application, which may include a principal applicant, their partner, and dependent children under 20.
Conclusion
The proper forms and financial documents are key to a successful New Zealand visitor visa application. Ensure you gather all the necessary paperwork and consider consulting a licensed immigration adviser if you need help. This guide should help you start your application process smoothly and confidently.
Reference : https://www.immigration.govt.nz/
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