- Applicants should ensure that every part of their application form is correctly filled and signed where necessary.
- 2 passport photographs not older than 6 months is required for the application.
- Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the New Zealand visa. The passport must have 2 blank pages.
- Full medical insurance is required for the length of your visit. A declaration that you'll take care of all your medical responsibilities while in New Zealand might suffice.
- If you're visiting New Zealand for more than 6 months, you need to have a chest x-ray to show you don't have tuberculosis.
- Certificate of good character from a police station in South Africa may be required.
- Proof of financial capability is required for the application. This proof might be in the form of your bank statement for the past 3 months or evidence of financial support from your sponsor. This is to show that you can cater for yourself during your time in New Zealand.
- Applicants are required to submit a letter showing their status in South Africa. This could be in the form of a:
- Employment letter from company if applicant is employed
- Certifications of business for self employed applicants
- Letter from institution of study confirming applicant is enrolled in the school, and that the school is fully aware of the trip.
- You'll be required to submit proof of accommodation which may be in the form of hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from your host which confirms that they'll host you during your stay. This letter should also cover purpose and duration of your stay in New Zealand.
- While applying, you're required to submit paid return tickets to your country of origin or ticket to a third country in case the holder is boarding a connecting flight in New Zealand.
- If you want to travel in and out of New Zealand, you must have valid multiple entry travel conditions to return to New Zealand.
- This visa is usually for a short stay period of 30 days and it has a validity of 90 days.
- We recommend submitting your application 1 month ahead of time to hasten processing time.
- This visa costs NZ$165