Tourist / visitor Visa

  1. Completely filled Visa Application form for Indian citizens traveling to New Zealand for tourism/travel purposes
  2. Valid Passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended period of stay in New Zealand.
  3. All passports including the old passports.
  4. Two copies of recent colored passport-sized photograph not older than three months (Size: 45mm by 35mm) Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 80% of the photograph in sharp focus, without expressions, with white background without any patterns, with open eyes, without glasses / mask / cap / hat / scarf and with visible ears and properly tied hairs and printed on mate finish paper. The photographs has to be carried on the day of appointment and a soft copy of the same is required at the time of filling the form.
  5. In case of Infant or child the eyes must be open, mouth closed, with a white sheet behind the child without holding any toys or bottles. Size and specification of photograph remains same as an adult.
  6. Three years complete income tax return with computation, acknowledgement from income tax department (ITR V).
  7. For a self employed indivisuals / business owners three years complete income tax return of your business with computation, acknowledgement from income tax department (ITR V).
  8. Income proof e.g. salary slips of last consecutive 3 months signed and stamped for employee.
  9. For a self employed indivisuals / business owners the GST Certificates (all 3 pages) of your business are required.
  10. Last consecutive six months bank statement of all your accounts with signed and stamped by the banker on each page not older than seven days to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your stay in New Zealand. It is advisable to have sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay in New Zealand. While there is no fixed amount mentioned, it is generally recommended to have a reasonable sum to cover accommodation, meals, transportation, and any other planned activities.
  11. In case of self employed indivisual / business owners the current account statement is also needed along with personal banking of last consecutive six months bank statement of all your accounts with signed and stamped by the banker on each page not older than seven days to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your stay in New Zealand.
  12. Proof of travel arrangements (e.g., round-trip flight tickets). Return/onward ticket: You may be required to provide proof of a return or onward ticket from New Zealand to your next destination.
  13. Proof of Accommodation: You may be required to provide proof of accommodation during your stay in New Zealand. This can include hotel reservations, a letter of invitation from your host, or other accommodation arrangements.
  14. Travel insurance copy covering your entire travel in New Zealand according to the flight ticket.
  15. Covering Letter on the plain A4 size paper, Addressed to The Embassy of New Zealand, New Delhi mentioning the. Details of all applicants with name, passport number, purpose and duration of visit, expenses clause and to be signed by the applicant.
  16. In case of self employed or business owners, covering Letter on the business letterhead, Addressed to The Embassy of New Zealand, New Delhi mentioning the. Details of all applicants with name, passport number, purpose and duration of visit, expenses clause and to be stamped and signed by the business person.
  17. In case of self employed or business owners, the GST Certificate of your business with all 3 pages along with business registration proof.
  18. NOC from the employer in case of employee.
  19. Aadhaar Card copy
  20. PAN Card copy
  21. Email ID / Contact number of applicant, current residing address if not same as the passport.
  22. In case applying with the spouse and the applicants passport doesnt have the spouse name or vice-versa. In that case a marriage certificate will be required and if the marriage ccertificate is also not available then a original wedding card, few coloured wedding photographs showing main rituals along with main family members. A NOC is also required from parents of your wife stating the travel plan and scheduled dates and addressing it to the Embassy.
  23. Travel history of yours in last five years specifying the country names.
  24. Visa Processing Fee: There is a visa processing fee applicable for the visa application. The fee may vary depending on the type of visa and the mode of application. The visa fee has to be paid by the clients directly on the day of scheduled appointment day.
  25. Health and Character Requirements: You may be required to undergo a medical examination and provide a certificate of good character. This requirement typically applies for long-term or specific types of visas.
  26. Purpose-Specific Documents: Depending on the purpose of your visit, you may need to provide additional documents. For example, if you are visiting for tourism, you might need a detailed itinerary, evidence of tour bookings, or proof of planned activities. If you are visiting for study, you may need an acceptance letter from a New Zealand educational institution.
  27. Additional Requirements for Work or Business Visas: If you are applying for a work or business visa, additional documents such as employment contracts, letters of invitation from New Zealand companies, or business plans may be required.