New Zealand Visa Requirements Relaxation: What You Need to Know for 2025 Travel
Fantastic news! Our country has officially extended the visa-free duration for New Zealand 🇳🇿 to 30 days (see details in Image 2) ❗
Since the implementation of this policy, we’ve seen a warm and welcoming response from New Zealand. The visa policy has been relaxed, and the five-year multiple-entry visa is now fully open. The application process is incredibly straightforward 💯
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✅ A single set of documents can be used to apply for both New Zealand and Australian visas.
✅ Generally, if your passport is valid for more than 5 years, you can typically secure a five-year multiple-entry visa.
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➡ Essential information on New Zealand visas:
🔹 Visa validity: 1-5 years (determined by the embassy)
🔹 Single stay duration: 30-90 days
🔹 Processing time: 15-28 working days
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Basic materials required:
1⃣ Passport with at least 6 months’ validity (and more than 2 blank pages)
2⃣ Scanned copy of household registration book
3⃣ Color scanned copies of both sides of your ID card
4⃣ Fully completed application form
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5*4.5cm white background photo
6⃣ Marriage certificate (required for married, divorced, or widowed individuals; not required for singles)
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✅ For employed individuals:
▪ An English employment letter issued by your employer, using company letterhead, signed, and accompanied by the business license of the employer
▪ Bank statement of your salary account for the last 6 months, showing monthly transactions, with a balance of over 50,000
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✅ For self-employed individuals:
▪ A signed English letter explaining the source of income (specifying monthly financial sources) + relevant proof of income
▪ Bank statement of your salary account for the last 6 months, showing monthly transactions, with a balance of over 100,000
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✅ For students:
▪ An English school attendance letter, using school letterhead, signed by a teacher [student ID or enrollment card can be used during winter/summer breaks]
▪ Bank statement of your parents’ salary account for the last 6 months, showing monthly transactions, with a balance of over 50,000
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✅ For retirees:
▪ Scanned copy of retirement certificate or an English retirement certificate (stamped)
▪ Bank statement of your pension account for the last 6 months, showing monthly transactions, with a balance of over 50,000
