Basic Travel Requirements for Burmeses visiting
New Zealand
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a New Zealander Visa.
- A Myanmar passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended arrival date into New Zealand.
- Visa application form which has been correctly filled and signed by the applicant.
- Two recent (35mm x 45mm) passport-sized photographs. The passport should show full face and follow the standard specifications for a visa application.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay in New Zealand.
- Proof of civil status.
- Travel itinerary.
New Zealand Visa for Burmeses
Facts about New Zealand
New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands. It has a total land area of 268,000 square kilometers.
Types of New Zealand Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 4-6 months | 9 months |
| Student visa | 8-10 months | variable |
| Work visa | 8-10 months | variable |
General Requirements for New Zealand Visa
- A Myanmar passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended arrival date into New Zealand.
- Visa application form which has been correctly filled and signed by the applicant.
- Two recent (35mm x 45mm) passport-sized photographs. The passport should show full face and follow the standard specifications for a visa application.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay in New Zealand.
- Proof of civil status.
- Travel itinerary.
New Zealand Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The New Zealand visitor’s visa is issued to Myanmars traveling to New Zealand for tourism, visitation and business purposes.
- This visa is valid for 9 months.
- Applicants staying for more than 6 months may need to get a chest X-ray or medical certificate.
- Applicants are supposed to provide proof of medical insurance to cover their entire stay in New Zealand.
- If you bring New Zealand Dollars (NZD) $10,000 or more in cash or foreign equivalent, you will be required to complete a Border Cash Report.
- Visitors traveling to New Zealand for tourism, some student programs, or short-term business are required to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
- A Customs Officer at the Port of Entry into New Zealand may examine items such as mobile phones, iPads, Android tablets, hard drives, laptops, and digital cameras.
- The Officer may ask for your password or ask you to enter it. Fines of up to NZD $5,000 may be enforced for failure to comply.
- New Zealand has very strict biosecurity procedures to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and diseases.
- All biosecurity-risk goods must be declared or disposed of in bins at air and sea ports.
- If you do not declare goods considered to be a biosecurity risk, such as honey, fresh fruit, seeds, and plants, you will pay an instant fine of NZD $400.
- Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in New Zealand are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- In New Zealand, driving under the influence could land you in jail. Roadside sobriety checks by police are common.
- Always carry identification and let someone else know where you are at all times.
- When importing a pet, you will need thorough veterinary documentation and a quarantine period will be required.
- Visitors traveling for business purposes must provide the following documents:
- A business introduction letter is required.
- A letter of invitation from the host company must also be provided.
- This letter must include:
- Your full name, date of birth, nationality and intended dates of travel.
- The name of the host organization, their address and phone numbers.
- The purpose and nature of your visit in detail.
- The certificate of business registration of the company in New Zealand is required.
- Proof of previous business dealings with the New Zealand company must be provided, if any.
New Zealand Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The New Zealand student visa allows Myanmars to study full-time in any institution of their choice in New Zealand.
- Before applying for this visa you must have been accepted into one of New Zealand’s recognized institutions.
- An admission letter from the institution you have been accepted into must be provided. The letter should state the course title, duration and if possible all the study fees applicable.
- Students are to provide certificates and transcripts of the previous schools they attended.
- To study in New Zealand, Kenyans must take and pass an English language proficiency test (either PTE or IELTS).
- For PTE, the applicant’s score must fall between the range of 43-50 while for IELTS, a minimum overall band score of 5.5 is acceptable.
- International students in New Zealand can work part-time for 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when school is on break.
- Student travelers to New Zealand must be able to demonstrate they have enough funds to comfortably spend between $800 – $1000 every week during their entire stay in the country.
- If you’re spending six months or more here in New Zealand you may need to be screened for tuberculosis.
- It is possible to apply for a residence permit at the end of your study program in New Zealand.
- Dependent children of temporary work visa holders in New Zealand also need a student visa.
- This entitles them to attend New Zealand primary and secondary schools as domestic students (meaning they are not required to pay international student tuition fees).
New Zealand Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The New Zealand work visa allows Myanmars take up a job while in New Zealand.
- Whether you are a sports player, a professional coach, specialist installer or home maintenance worker, you will need a work visa to legally work in New Zealand.
- The passport used in your application must be original and valid for at least three months beyond your stay in New Zealand.
- For a New Zealand work visa to be issued, the applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
- Work visa applicants are not allowed to bring along children. It is advised that the visa holder should have worked for at least 2 years before having dependents.
- Your offer letter from the New Zealand employer should be provided during the visa application process.
- The letter should contain the company’s address, your full job description as well as proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage stipulated by New Zealand.
- Your employer should also provide proof that there was no New Zealand citizen available for the job you were offered.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of health insurance.
- Proof of good character must be provided. This must come in the form of a police clearance. It is harder for people with a criminal record to be issued a New Zealand visa.
- Myanmars who do not have the appropriate qualification for the job they were offered will not be issued this visa.
- After getting the work visa, you can then apply for a residence permit.
New Zealand Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
165.00 (NZD)
Student visa
250.00 (NZD)
Work visa
298.00 (NZD)
New Zealand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Myanmar
Yangon
New Zealand Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar — No. 43 (C), Inya Myaing Road Shwe Taung Kyar (2) Ward Bahan Township Yangon Myanmar
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yangonoffice@mft.net.nz
(+95) 1 230 6046-9