Must have Documents for New Zealand Visa:

• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
• Visa Application form;
• 2 recent colour photographs
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed-Plain paper/ Self-Employed-Letterhead);
• Original updated Bank Statements with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
• Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years;
• Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Other Investments etc. (Optional);
• Evidence of funds of at least NZ$ 1,000 per month for maintenance and accommodation, or NZ$ 400 per month if your accommodation has been prepaid. In the form of bank statements, saving books or fixed deposit certificates, or Completed sponsorship form INZ 1025 if your visit is being sponsored by a New Zealand citizen/resident.

Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.

1. If Employed:

• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
• Last 3 months salary slip.

2. If Self Employed:

• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

3. If Retired:

• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

4. If Student:

• School / College / Institute ID Card;
• Bonafide certificate.

5. If Minor:

• Birth Certificate;
• No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
• ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

6. If Visiting friend or relative:

• Invitation letter;
• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

7. If Sponsored:

• Original Sponsorship letter from NZ;
• Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
• Updated bank statement of last 6 months;

8. For Business Visa:

• Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
• Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.