How to Apply for a New Zealand Tourist Visa in India
In the following, we will be discussing an important topic that is “How to Apply for New Zealand Tourist Visa in India” and will discuss it in detail within the article: To travel abroad, Indian citizens are needed to procure a visa so as to enter the majestic nation of New Zealand. Allow us to take a look at the process of application for the New Zealand Visa.
Documents
- In order to apply for a New Zealand Visa, you will be required to submit the documents as mentioned below –
- Your duly/fully completed New Zealand Visitor Visa Application Form (that is the form no. INZ 1017)
- A passport that holds valid for at least three months from the intended/considered date of departure from New Zealand.
- Two passport size, colored photographs
- An onward ticket from New Zealand or to say the proof of funds to buy one.
- Proof of funds needed to sustain in New Zealand, viz. NZD1000 per month overall, or NZD400 per month if the accommodation is already bought or paid for.
- If a resident/citizen is supporting you then the Sponsorship Form is for Temporary Entry.
Steps
- In order to apply for the Visa, you need to follow the below-mentioned procedure or steps.
- Firstly you need to Download the New Zealand Visitor Visa Application Form (form no. INZ 1017) from the internet.
- Then you need to fill the form completely with accurate and genuine information.
- Next, you need to put together the relevant supporting documents, along with your photographs.
- Then you should make sure you have the application fee ready to be paid. Kindly note that the fee is not accepted in cash whatsoever.
- After completing the above steps you need to submit the Application form along with the supporting documents, photographs and the application fee at your nearest Visa Application Centre.
- In the end, once the visa is processed, you can either collect your documents or choose to get them couriered directly to your address.
Points to Remember
- On your arrival in New Zealand, you will be required/needed to present your passport which stands valid for at least 3 months from the intended/considered date of your departure from New Zealand.
- Additionally, you will need the passport to be stamped with a valid New Zealand Visa.
- In case you visa states ‘number of entries: multiple’, you are permitted to travel to and fro between India and New Zealand as many times as you want until the ‘expiry date of travel’.
- For the usual/general tourist visa, the maximum time you’re allowed to stay in New Zealand is for a period of nine months in a period spanning eighteen months.
- New Zealand visa is not extendable.
- In case your visa expires while you’re still in New Zealand, you will be considered an as illegal immigrant and thus may be deported. Thus, it is highly advisable to hold a valid New Zealand Visa at all times.