Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting
New Zealand
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a New Zealander Visa.
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- 2 passport photographs not older than 6 months that meet the visa photo specification is required for the application.
- Original passport valid for at least three months beyond the period of intended stay. It must have 2 blank pages.
- Full medical insurance is required for the length of your visit. A declaration that you’ll handle 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.
- A recent certificate of good conduct from a police station in Swaziland.
- Proof that you can cater to your expenses in New Zealand.
- Documentation showing status in Swaziland is required. This could be in the form of an employment letter from your employer if the applicant is employed, certifications of business for self-employed applicants and letter from your institution of study if you are a student.
- 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 the purpose and duration of your stay in New Zealand.
- While applying, you’re required to submit paid return tickets to Swaziland or an onward ticket to a third country.
- Travelers transiting through Auckland Airport for less than 24 hours, and not leaving the transit area of the airport, do not need a transit visa.
New Zealand Visa for Swazis
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 | Within 20 days | 9 months |
| Work visa | Within 3 months | 3-5 years |
| Student visa | Within 4 months | 4 years |
General Requirements for New Zealand Visa
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- 2 passport photographs not older than 6 months that meet the visa photo specification is required for the application.
- Original passport valid for at least three months beyond the period of intended stay. It must have 2 blank pages.
- Full medical insurance is required for the length of your visit. A declaration that you’ll handle 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.
- A recent certificate of good conduct from a police station in Swaziland.
- Proof that you can cater to your expenses in New Zealand.
- Documentation showing status in Swaziland is required. This could be in the form of an employment letter from your employer if the applicant is employed, certifications of business for self-employed applicants and letter from your institution of study if you are a student.
- 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 the purpose and duration of your stay in New Zealand.
- While applying, you’re required to submit paid return tickets to Swaziland or an onward ticket to a third country.
- Travelers transiting through Auckland Airport for less than 24 hours, and not leaving the transit area of the airport, do not need a transit visa.
New Zealand Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The visitor visa is for travelers visiting New Zealand as a tourist, or visiting family and friends, or taking a short course.
- This visa allows you to visit any place of interest in the country for the duration of stay.
- You cannot take paid employment with this visa.
- You can take a course of study for up to 3 months in a 12 month period.
- You can include your partner and dependent children aged 19 and under in your visa application.
- You must show proof that you are capable of catering for yourself in New Zealand. This proof is to show you have at least NZ$1,000 per month, or NZ$400 per month if you have already paid for your accommodation.
- If you are sponsored, your sponsor must provide evidence that they can look after you in New Zealand. Evidence can include recent bank statements, payslips, employment agreements, accommodation ownership or payment of rent.
- You are required to provide proof that you have reasons to return home. The proof could be in the form of marriage & family ties, business or assets in Swaziland.
- Medical report from your doctor in Swaziland showing that you are in good health must be provided.
- Minors are required to provide the original copy of their birth certificate.
- The visa costs R2309 and it is usually processed within 20 days.
- The visa type is a multiple entry visa.
- This visa allows a stay of up to 9 months. This visa can be extended for another 3 months provided you have a valid reason for the extension and you have successfully catered for yourself without any sponsors.
New Zealand Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for people who intend to take up any form of paid employment in New Zealand.
- You must have been employed by a company in New Zealand before applying for this visa.
- You are required to present evidence of a job offer which includes the job description, details of pay and conditions of the proposed employment.
- Proof of qualifications and work experience.
- The visa type of the specific kind of work you want to do will be issued to you.
- Proof of good health condition will be required of this visa application.
- It is valid for non-citizens of New Zealand who are under 56 years of age.
- You cannot include anyone else in your application form. If your partner, children, parent/legal guardian or anyone else will accompany you to New Zealand, they must apply separately for the type of visa they need.
- You should be willing to abide by all the rules of the country.
- If you are not qualified for the job you have been offered, you will be refused entry to the country.
- Before you can be offered a job, no New Zealander must be available to do the work.
- Applicants of this visa must have a good command of the English language.
- The processing time of this type of visa is usually within 3 months so you are advised to send in your application 4 months to the intended travel date.
- This visa is usually valid for a stay of up to 3 years. Depending on how valuable your skill is, you can extend for up to 5 years.
- For work that can contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth especially in areas where there is a skill shortage, you can stay indefinitely in New Zealand.
- This visa costs R4644.
New Zealand Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to people who have the intention to study in a New Zealand institution.
- This visa allows multiple entries into New Zealand.
- A letter of admission from the institution with details of the course of study is required for the application of this visa.
- This visa allows the applicant to study for as long as the program lasts.
- Holders of this visa in New Zealand can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week while studying full-time as long as you apply for a Variations of Conditions
- Document from your doctor in Swaziland certifying that you are in good health condition.
- Valid medical insurance that spans the entire duration of your course.
- Proof of funds is required to show that you will be capable of taking care of your expenses during your stay in New Zealand. In the case of scholarships, documents reflecting sponsorship is important for the application process.
- You must show proof of accommodation for the entirety of your stay in New Zealand.
- The visa costs R3097 and it’s usually processed within 4 months.
- The visa is valid for up to 4 years.
- You must be willing to meet all the conditions of your visa.
- You are expected to leave New Zealand before your visa expires.
New Zealand Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
2309.00 (NZD)
Work visa
4644.00 (NZD)
Student visa
3097.00 (NZD)