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Documents required for New Zealand Visa application
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All Indians who are not New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand require a visa to enter New Zealand. The requirement for a Visitor Visa also applies to visitors who are in transit through New Zealand.
The time taken to process your application can vary depending on: • Fulfillment of the requirements of the New Zealand Immigration; • The completeness of your application; • Processing time can also depend upon how busy the New Zealand Embassy is.
You can apply for a New Zealand Visa up to 3 months prior to your departure date.
On a visitor visa the maximum allowable stay is 9 months. The visa is normally valid for 3 months or in some cases upto 6 months. Business persons travelling to New Zealand frequently for business purposes may be issued multiple entry visitor visas valid for a maximum period of 3 years. However the visa decision and its validity are at the discretion of the Embassy.
An original travel ticket does not need to be submitted along with the visa application. We would however need the original ticket in case of a transit visa application.
No. Confirmed flight or hotel reservations are not required for Tourist or Business visa application but mandatory for Transit visa application.
Transit visas are only for people who will be in New Zealand for less than 24 hours and will not leave the transit area of the airport. If you will be in New Zealand for more than 24 hours or want to leave the transit area, you will need a visitor’s visa.
No additional fee is applicable for a longer validity visa. Please note that the validity of the New Zealand Visa is at the discretion of the Embassy.
If you have a valid visa in your old passport and have recently renewed your passport (because it has expired, was lost/stolen or your name has changed), you need to transfer your valid visa into your new passport before you use it to travel. This applies regardless of whether you have a physical visa label or an eVisa.
After you arrive in New Zealand, you may want to change the conditions of your visit. This is possible in special cases. To extend your stay; visa holders in New Zealand seeking further temporary visas should apply at least one month in advance of their visa expiry date. To extend your Visitor's Visa, you will have to show that during your stay: You have supported yourself financially, and have enough money to continue supporting yourself; and You have not worked, been sponsored, or held a Student Permit.
After receiving your complete Zealand Visa application, our Visa Experts will perform a completeness check based on New Zealand Immigration requirements and will then submit your application on your behalf to TT Services. Once the Embassy/Consulate has assessed your application they will make a decision and affix a visa counterfoil in your passport or otherwise issue you with a letter explaining why a visa could not be granted. The New Zealand Embassy/Consulate will then securely return your passport to TT Services New Zealand and the same will be collected by us and handed over to you.
You can check your visa status on the TT services website. TT services online tracking system can provide only status updates on your passport movement and not on your applications progress or decision. To track your documents, please enter your TTS receipt number OR Your passport number and date of birth with valid Captcha Text.
Retired people must show the proof of their retirement along with other documents.
The processing time is 35 working days once the application is complete and all documents have been provided. However, visa approval time is at the discretion of the Consulate.
New Zealand High Commission
Sir Edmund Hillary Marg
Chanakyapuri 110021
New Delhi
Tel | +91 11 468 83170
Website | www.mfat.govt.nz
Fax | +91 11 468 83165
Email | nzhcindia@mfat.net
Office hours | Mon-Fri: 9.00am-1.00pm, and 2.00pm-5.00pm
The Abel Tasman Coast Track in Abel Tasman National Park is one of New Zealand's Great Walks. Winding along sparkling Tasman Bay, from Marahau to Separation Point, this scenic 51-kilometer hike lies in one of the sunniest regions of the South Island. Along the way, visitors can snorkel or kayak in secluded coves; enjoy tours that offer the chance to spot fur seals, dolphins, penguins, and a diverse range of birds; hike through cool forests; and enjoy panoramic views from the rugged coastal cliffs.
In the heart of the Southern Alps, New Zealand's highest peaks rise above the alpine landscapes of Aoraki National Park, also called Mount Cook National Park. More than 40 percent of the park is covered in glaciers, and the country's tallest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier, lie within its borders, making this a top destination for mountaineering. Sir Edmund Hillary trained here for his legendary Mount Everest ascent.
Blessed with two sparkling harbors, Auckland, the "City of Sails," is New Zealand's largest city and the most populous Polynesian city in the world (population = 1.6 million). Blond- and black-sand beaches, rain forest hiking trails, picturesque coves, islands, and volcanoes surround the city, making it a perfect base for day trips and wilderness adventures.
A three-hour drive north of Auckland, the beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. More than 144 islands dot the glittering bay, making it a haven for sailing and yachting.
Just across the Hauraki Gulf from Auckland, the rugged Coromandel Peninsula seems a world away from the city's hustle and bustle. Craggy mountains cloaked in native forest form a spine along the peninsula, offering excellent opportunities for hiking and birding.
A World Heritage Site, Fiordland National Park protects some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Glaciers sculpted this dramatic landscape, carving the famous fjords of Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Visitors here can explore gushing cascades, offshore islands, virgin rain forests, vast lakes, and craggy mountain peaks.
Among the most accessible glaciers in the world, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers are the main tourist attractions in spectacular Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Both of these rivers of ice flow from some of the highest peaks in the Southern Alps to near sea level, where the gentle coastal climate makes it easy for visitors to explore them on foot.
In the center of the North Island and just a few kilometers from glittering Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, lies Tongariro National Park. A dual World Heritage Site due to its spectacular volcanic features and its importance to the Maori culture, the volcanic peaks of Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and part of Ruapehu were in fact gifted by Maori chief Te Heuheu Tukino IV in 1887 to the people of New Zealand in order to preserve this sacred land.
Snuggled between the shores of shimmering Lake Wakatipu and the snowy peaks of the Remarkables, Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital and one of the country's top destinations for international visitors. Bungee jumping, jet boating, white water rafting, paragliding, rock climbing, mountain biking, and downhill skiing are just some of the adrenaline-fueled things to do here, and visitors can explore the stunning alpine scenery on the excellent network of hiking trails.
On the tumultuous Pacific Ring of Fire, Rotorua is one of the most active geothermal regions in the world. This is a land where the earth speaks. Boiling mud pools, hissing geysers, volcanic craters, and steaming thermal springs betray the forces that birthed much of New Zealand's dramatic topography.
