Chinese citizens need to obtain a visa in advance to travel to new zealand。
New zealand visas can be divided into visiting visas, student visas, work visas and immigration visas for the purpose of the visit。
• visiting visas (visitor visa): divided into one and multiple entries. Visiting visas allow holders to travel to new tours, family visits, short-term studies, sports competitions and short-term business visits。
• student visa (student visa): chinese citizens are required to apply for a student visa for more than three months for new studies. The study period is three months and only a visit visa is required。
Application process broadcast
:: determination of the new purpose and itinerary of the visa applicant
• the website of the new zealand visa application centre, which views visa-related information, downloads visa application forms and lists of materials required for visa applications
• submission of visa applications and payment of visa fees to relevant visa centres
:: pending review or additional information
• once a visa has been issued, the correctness of the information on the visa should be carefully checked in a timely manner, in particular as to whether the period of validity of the visa and the number of days of stay are in line with the application and whether the personal information on the visa, such as the spelling of the name, is correct and if any errors are detected, the relevant visa centre should be contacted in a timely manner。
Visa material reporting
• fill out a complete and signed visa application form
• payment of visa fees
:: valid passport (generally required to be valid for not less than three months upon departure from new zealand)
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
• proof of financial support (bank deposit certificates, traveller's cheques, credit cards and cash) for the new period, proof of continued travel, such as return tickets or tickets to other countries。
• student visa application forms
:: valid passport (passport valid for not less than three months upon departure from new zealand);
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
• student financial guarantee form
• notary of birth, notary of kinship, notary of education, notary of non-criminality
• certification of financial capacity (e. G., bank deposit certificates)
• medical certificates issued by the designated hospital (x-rays for chests within one year, general medical certificates for more than one year and new immigration form 1096)
• schooling certificate. Indicate the applicant's admission to a new zealand school, the name of the course, the minimum time required to complete the course, and whether the costs of the course must be covered or waived (e. G. Scholarship recipients)
• residence certificate: a written certificate for the applicant of a new suitable residence provided by a new institution of higher education or a person
• applicants are required to pay fees, such as school fees, and to purchase student health insurance
• the new immigration service will request interviews based on the applicant's circumstances. After a hearing (or interview), the immigration service issues an approval letter for a study visa。
:: valid passport (passport valid for not less than three months upon departure from new zealand);
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
• fill out the transit visa application form
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
:: provision of airline tickets or airline orders
• provide specific time for entry and departure
• providing visas, entry permits to the country of destination
A transit visa may be waived if it is valid for entry into australia and if it is a stop or destination in australia。
5. Temporary work visas
• fill out and sign the work visa application form (inz1015)
:: a valid passport valid for at least six months
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
• supplementary form inz 1113 for employers or employers
• a health certificate, with a request for x-rays of the chest within one year of the new job. Applicants for more than one year are required to provide a general medical certificate (inz1007). A police certificate of residence of five years or more is also required to apply for more than two years
• letters rogatory (if required)。
6. Visas for specialists in sports, music and dance
• fill out and sign the work visa application form (inz1015)
:: a valid passport valid for at least six months
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
• a health certificate, with a request for x-rays of the chest within one year of the new job. Applicants for more than one year are required to provide a general medical certificate (inz1007). A police certificate of residence of five years or more is also required to apply for more than two years
:: submission of relevant proof of work and specific itinerary
:: certificate of departure (a return ticket or a new employer return bond)
7. Visas for students or traineeships
• fill out and sign the work visa application form (inz1015)
:: a valid passport valid for at least six months
• 2 recent pictures of 3. 5 x 4. 5 cm
• a health certificate, with a request for x-rays of the chest within one year of the new job. Applicants for more than one year are required to provide a general medical certificate (inz1007). A police certificate of residence of five years or more is also required to apply for more than two years
• new employers provide contracts or notices of employment
• commissioning agency contracts
Visa information
Entry visa: the new party issues an entry visa at the request of the visa applicant for the corresponding period of validity and stay。
Transit visas: transit visas are required for new arrivals to pacific island countries. Staying for no more than 24 hours and not staying at the airport are exempt from visa。
Embassy information
Embassy of new zealand in china
Address: office building for diplomatic staff at ta park, beijing, china, 2-5-1 (visa office)
Consulate general of new zealand in shanghai
Address: 150 hwang po district lake road, shanghai city, china, 2801-2802a, room 2806b-2810, building 5 of the business and space centre
New zealand consulate general in guangzhou
Address: room 1055, china's great hotel business road, guangdong province, china
Office hours: mon–fri 0830–1700
Consulate general of new zealand in hong kong
Address: room 6501, 65th floor, central circle square, 18 wan chao bay, hong kong, china
Office hours: monday to friday, 8:30 to 17:00
Update on developments
New zealand travel visas introduced new regulations for chinese applicants: new zealand raised the applicants ' yath merit requirement to 5. 5 points. In addition to this, a new addition for 2013 is that applicants must have resided in china for more than two years before applying. This type of visa lasts for one year and applicants must be chinese citizens between the ages of 18 and 30, among other conditions, which remain unchanged this time。
New zealand is expected to launch an electronic visa system by the end of 2013。
Special personnel reporting
A copy of the temporary residence permit is required (effective six months ago, if applicable, the original of the old residence permit or the original letter of proof from the local public security office, the neighbourhood, and the country-specific request for confirmation)
The chinese company information is not required, but only the original certificate of retirement (if the certificate has not yet been processed, it must be provided with an internal certificate of withdrawal from the parent office)。
Original proof of the housewife is required (provincial proof of the status of the housewife by the local residence council; one visa)。
The original of the school's certificate of absence must be produced, i. E. Printed on the official head paper of the school. 2. The letter of absence must include the name of the school, the department or class of the student, the time of travel, the signature of the head of the school or principal and the telephone number, with the fax indicating that the applicant is expected to return to the school in due course。
