VISITOR VISA: General (Applying from Australia)

Updated December 2017

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You can apply for your visa online. You can access our online visa application service through our website

www.immigration.govt.nz.

Alternatively, you can lodge your application at the New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Sydney.

For more information about the VAC visit www.ttsnzvisa.com. Application forms are available from our

website: www.immigration.govt.nz/forms.

It is important you provide all the relevant information requested below to assist us in processing your

application promptly. Immigration New Zealand reserves the right to request additional information in the

course of assessing an application and to retain information and documents on file.

If you provide false or misleading information your application may be declined.

Note: Holders of a current Australian Permanent Residence Visa or a current Australian Resident’s Return

visa do not require a visa for travel to New Zealand.

Who can be included in an application?

• An individual

• A couple

• Parent(s) with dependent children under 20 applying at the same time for the same duration can apply

together on one application form.

NOTE: Supporting documents not written in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

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Applicant

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VAC

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INZ

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Visitor Visa Application Form (INZ 1017)

Application fee:

Visit the following web link to determine the correct fee

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-

and-information/tools/office-and-fees-finder

TTS Service Fee (for paper applications):

Visit www.ttsnzvisa.com to determine the correct Service fee. If paying by

credit card and submitting your application by post/courier please complete,

sign and include with your application, the Credit Card Authorisation Form for

the deduction of the VAC Service Fee and Courier Fee (if applicable).

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PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

 A current Passport (original)

 2 recent passport sized photos of passport quality

 A PDF copy of your current Visa status letter from the Australian Department

of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)

 If you hold an Australian Bridging Visa, please provide recent correspondence

from DIBP outlining on what basis your Bridging Visa was issued

 A written chronology of your immigration history in Australia including a list

of all visas applied for, the category it was lodged under and the visa outcome

 Ensure question B8 of the form includes employment history for the past 5

years

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS

Evidence of your ability to fund your stay in New Zealand, and your outward

travel from New Zealand such as:

• A completed Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025); or

• Bank deposit books showing a saving history

• Bank statements or payslips for the previous 6 months

• Credit card statements and limits

• Other evidence of funds or assets

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS

If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating:

• Your position and salary

• The length of your employment

• Your leave approval

• Name and contact details of your employer

If you own your own company, we require the following:

• Statement about the business scope and the number of employees

• Recent business tax returns with income statement

• Recent bank documents showing daily business transactions

• Valid business license or business registration

If you are intending to do a short course of study in New Zealand you should

provide:

- Offer of place and receipt of payment either original or direct fax/email

confirmation to Immigration New Zealand from the New Zealand

educational provider

- A guarantee of accommodation from either the educational provider, or

evidence from people who prepare and are able to provide the

accommodation.

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CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

If you are coming to New Zealand for 24 months or longer you must provide

police certificates as evidence of your good character. See how to obtain a

Police Certificate for information on what to do.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

If you intend to be in New Zealand for more than six months but less than one

year, you must provide a completed Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096).

If you intend to be in New Zealand for more than one year, you must provide a

completed Medical (INZ 1007) and Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096).

Note: All medical certificates must be completed by an INZ appointed panel

doctor: www.immigration.govt.nz/paneldoctors

Declaration by Applicant:

I confirm that I have only supplied the documents listed above and I acknowledge that failure to submit all

necessary documents may result in my application being refused or may result in a delay in the processing

of my application if further documents need to be requested by INZ.

I have chosen to proceed with the application.

Date

Name of applicant

Passport No.

Signature of applicant