New Zealand Visa

Address

Maithri, 132 Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086
Tel : 91-44-2811 2472
Fax : 91-44-2811 2449

Business Visa

Documents Required

»	The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from New Zealand
»	One visa form (Photocopy allowed): The form can be used by a single applicant or a family which includes the principal applicant, spouse and dependent children under 20 years of age
»	One passport-size photograph, less than one year old (for each member of the family if they are travelling)
»	Confirmed onward/ return air ticket is recommended as support document
»	Onward visa and proof of funds e.g. bank statements for past six months
»	Recognised credit cards with sufficient funds, evidence of employment and evidence of previous travel if any. The proof of funds can also be in the form of one of the following: New Zealand Dollars 1000 per head per month, if accommodation is not pre-paid New Zealand Dollars 400 per head per month, if the accommodation is pre-paid (evidence, such as pre-paid hotel vouchers will have to be shown) If the required funds are not available then a guarantee of accommodation and maintenance from the sponsor in New Zealand is required. The sponsor can be a friend/ relative who is a citizen or a resident of New Zealand. In this case, the sponsorship form is to be submitted, in original, when applying for a visa

Visa Validity

Visa is valid for maximum period of three months from the date of issue. Processing time is 3 working days or more.

Tourist Visa

Documents Required

»	1 Form No. 48R
»	If the intention is to visit New Zealand to discuss and negotiate business arrangements and stay is not for more than three months in any one year, Indian nationals will need to meet visitor visa requirements
»	Application procedures are as above
»	A covering letter from the individual or business house detailing purpose of visit and a letter of invitation from the business associates in New Zealand
»	Other details remain the same
»	If the stay is for more than three months then work visa must be obtained