Visa Information

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If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send an email to the Visa Application Center .

You may also visit the INZ website for more information:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/

	Visitor Visa General
	Visitor Visa Partners and Dependents (also for：Visitor or Work Visa-Partner of NZ Citizen/Resident、Visitor Visa-Dependent child of NZ Citizen/Resident)
	Applicants Wanting to Obtain Occupation Registration in New Zealand
	Children Adopted Overseas before New Zealand Citizenship is Confirmed
	Children Entering New Zealand for Adoption
	Crew Members Joining Vessels or Aircrafts
	Dependent Children of Essential Skilled Work Visa Holders
	Guardians of Students
	Parent and Grandparent Multiple Entry Visa
	Partners of Student Visa Holder
	Sports Players Support Staff
	Visiting Media Programme
	Visitor Visa for Approved Arts & Music Festivals
	Visitor Visa General-China Passport Holder

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Work Visa

For more detail on work visas please see the Work Visa Guide

Work Visa – sub category

• Essential Skills
• Work to Residence: Arts, culture and sport work visa (special talents)
• Work to Residence: Long Term Shortage list
• Work to Residence: Accredited Employer
• Silver Fern Practical Experience Visa
• Specific purpose or event work visa (including Tour guides, Senior staff member of multinational companies, senior business persons etc)
• Religious worker visa
• Work exchange visa
• Post Study Work Visa
• Work for Recognised Seasonal Employer (limited visa)
• Family Stream (partner of NZ citizen/resident class holder, partner of work/student visa holder)
• Student and Trainee
• Performing artists, entertainers and film industry personnel (ie filming crews etc)
  • Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) can NOT be submitted at the VAC.
  • Business Categories can NOT be submitted at the VAC.
  • Residence from Work can NOT be submitted at the VAC.

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If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send email to the visa application centre .

You may also find more information from the INZ website: click here

	Work Visa Essential Skills
	Long Term Skills Shortage List
	Students and Trainees
	Silver Fern Practical Experience
	Specific Purpose or Event Performing Artists
	Talent (Arts, Culture, and Sport)
	Work Visa Religious Workers
	Partner of People Holding a Work Visa for More than 6 Months
	Post Study Work Visa
	Partners of Student Visa Holder
	Visitor Visa Partners and Dependents (also for：Visitor or Work Visa-Partner of NZ Citizen/Resident、Visitor Visa-Dependent child of NZ Citizen/Resident)
	Crew of Foreign Chartered Fishing Vessels
	Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)
	Talent (Accredited Employer)

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

If you intend to study in New Zealand full time for longer than three months, you will need a student visa.

A Student visa application form is available from the Immigration New Zealand website. We also recommend you read the Student Visa/Permit guide. It will give you information about coming to New Zealand as a student and help you to understand the requirements you need to meet.

If you are already in New Zealand as a visitor or worker and wish to study full-time, you may apply for a student visa. Please contact your nearest Immigration New Zealand office for more information or visit www.immigration.govt.nz

For More details on Student Visas please see the Student Visa Guide

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If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send an email to the visa application center .

You may also find more information from the INZ website: click here

	Student General
	Student Visa of Partners of Work Visa holders
	Students and Trainees

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Taiwanese passport holders are not required to apply for transit visas to New Zealand.

Transit Visa Waiver Countries:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/general-information/transit-visa-waiver-country

For more details on Transit Visas please see Transit Visa Guide.

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If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send an email to the visa application center .

You may also find more information from the INZ website:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/transit/

Transit Visa

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

Skilled Migrant Category

Applicants interested in applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category can complete an Expression of Interest (EOI). This can be done online or manually. The New Zealand Visa Application Centre in Taipei does not accept the EOI or any resulting Skilled Migrant application.

For more details on Residence Class Visas please see the Residence Visa Guide & Residence Visa Guide

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa

Family Categories

From 1 September all residence applications previously processed in Bangkok will be processed by an office in NZ. From this date customers will be required to send the application directly to the NZ office.

For more information please click here

For more details on Family Categories:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/join-family

Business Migrant

New Zealand’s business migration policies are designed to contribute to economic growth, attracting ‘smart’ capital and business expertise to New Zealand, and enabling experienced business people to buy or establish businesses in New Zealand. If you are still deciding whether New Zealand is the place for you and your business, take a look at the InvestmentNow website.

The New Zealand Visa Application Centre in Taipei does not accept the business migration applications.

Investors

People wishing to invest funds in a business and live in New Zealand can apply for residence under our Investor/Investor Plus policies, or a visitor's visa valid for up to two years under our Temporary Retirement Category. The New Zealand Visa Application Centre in Taipei does not accept the Investors Migrant application.

Entrepreneurs

Experienced business people wishing to purchase or establish a business in New Zealand can apply for a work visa under our Long Term Business Visa/Permit Category and then apply for residence under the Entrepreneur/Entrepreneur Plus policies.The New Zealand Visa Application Centre in Taipei does not accept the Entrepreneurs Migrant application.

For more details on business migration visas and policy go to:

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/invest/

To apply for a Visa to New Zealand, you would need to pay for the Visa Fee and the VFS Global Service Fee.

The Visa Fees, VFS Global Service Fee are applicable per application. The visa fee can be paid together or separately as per applicant’s requirements.

For Visa fee, please refer to Visa Fee for more information.

Fee can be paid in Taiwan dollars (TWD) only.

For VFS Global Service fee, kindly refer to the below table: - (Amount inclusive of VAT)

VFS GLOBAL SERVICE FEE
Application Lodgement	TWD 1590 / per application
Passport Handling	TWD 1400 / per application

Modes of payment:

In person:

• Cash only

Postal Application:

• ATM/Bank Transfer to the below given details:

Bank Details
Bank Name	Standard Chartered Bank Xinyi Branch (052)
Account Number	11553-000006566
Account Name	VFS Taiwan Ltd

*New Zealand Visa Application Centre will not bear any bank charges.

All fees paid are non-refundable by the Visa Application Centre.

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send an email to the Visa Application Center .

You may find more information from the INZ website:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/live/

Residence – Application from a Resident or Former Resident Visa Holder (Permanent Residence, Second or Subsequent Resident Visa or variation of Travel Conditions)

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

For details on applying for a Permanent Resident Visa, a Second or Subsequent Residence Visa or a Variation of Travel Conditions, please click here

To apply for a Visa to New Zealand, you would need to pay for the Visa Fee and the VFS Global Service Fee.

The Visa Fees, VFS Global Service Fee are applicable per application. The visa fee can be paid together or separately as per applicant’s requirements.

For Visa fee, please refer to Visa Fee for more information.

Fee can be paid in Taiwan dollars (TWD) only.

For VFS Global Service fee, kindly refer to the below table: - (Amount inclusive of VAT)

VFS GLOBAL SERVICE FEE
Application Lodgement	TWD 1590 / per application
Passport Handling	TWD 1400 / per application

Modes of payment:

In person:

• Cash only

Postal Application:

• ATM/Bank Transfer to the below given details:

Bank Details
Bank Name	Standard Chartered Bank Xinyi Branch (052)
Account Number	11553-000006566
Account Name	VFS Taiwan Ltd

*New Zealand Visa Application Centre will not bear any bank charges.

All fees paid are non-refundable by the Visa Application Centre.

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send an email to the Visa Application Center.

You may find more information from the INZ website: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/permanent-resident-visa

Residence – Application from a Resident or Former Resident Visa Holder (Permanent Residence, Second or Subsequent Resident Visa or variation of Travel Conditions)

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here

From 1 October 2019, some international visitors and transit passengers must have an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before travelling to New Zealand.

The NZeTA is a new border security measure being introduced by the New Zealand Government on 1st October 2019. Some travellers who are eligible to travel to New Zealand without a visa will now be required to hold an NZeTA before their travel to New Zealand. The NZeTA is not a visa and doesn’t guarantee entry to New Zealand. On arrival in New Zealand, travellers must still meet all existing entry requirements, such as holding an onward travel ticket, being a bona fide visitor and being in good health.

For more information, please click here

For visa waiver countries and territories, please click here

For Transit Visa Wavier Countries, please click here

Transfer Or Confirmation Of a Visa
If you want to transfer your visa from an expired, lost or damaged passport to a new passport, or if you want confirmation of your residence status or you were granted a residence permit under the Immigration Act 1987 & wish to have your application endorsed with a residence class visa please use this form.

Variation Of Conditions
You can apply for a Variation of Conditions if you hold a visitor visa or a student visa or a work Visa. For more information see the Variation of Conditions form

Confirmation Of Citizenship

If you need an endorsement which is evidence of New Zealand citizenship for you to travel to New Zealand on a foreign passport. Please use this form.

To apply for a Visa to New Zealand, you would need to pay for the Visa Fee and the VFS Global Service Fee.

The Visa Fees, VFS Global Service Fee are applicable per application. The visa fee can be paid together or separately as per applicant’s requirements.

For Visa fee, please refer to Visa Fee for more information.

Fee can be paid in Taiwan dollars (TWD) only.

For VFS Global Service fee, kindly refer to the below table: - (Amount inclusive of VAT)

VFS GLOBAL SERVICE FEE
Application Lodgement	TWD 1590 / per application
Passport Handling	TWD 1400 / per application

Modes of payment:

In person:

• Cash only

Postal Application:

• ATM/Bank Transfer to the below given details:

Bank Details
Bank Name	Standard Chartered Bank Xinyi Branch (052)
Account Number	11553-000006566
Account Name	VFS Taiwan Ltd

*New Zealand Visa Application Centre will not bear any bank charges.

All fees paid are non-refundable by the Visa Application Centre.

Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple for more click here.

If you do not find the checklist for your specific purpose of application, please send an email to the visa application center .

You may also find more information from the INZ website: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

	Citizen Endorsement
	Transfer Visa

Please submit the checklist with your application.

Acceptable photos

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced new, stricter quality requirements for photographs accompanying visa applications. The new requirements, similar to passport photos, are needed to support a new immigration identity management system that improves detection of people trying to commit identity fraud. INZ recommends that visa applicants submit photos taken by a professional photographer or a business set up to take passport photos. The detailed new Acceptable Photo requirements are available on the INZ website. The website also provides guidance on how to respond to specific error messages. (Note: the INZ Immigration Contact Centre will not be able to help resolve photo upload errors if applying through Immigration ONLINE).

Two passport sized photographs of the applicant’s head and shoulders taken within the last six months.

For technical specifications for acceptable photos information please click here.

For the current average processing time of visa application at Immigration New Zealand kindly click here.

For the complete list of forms kindly click here