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They must have a valid German passport with a corresponding valid NZeTA, hold a paid and valid return or onward flight ticket for a date within the three-month period and be able to provide evidence of sufficient funds for their stay in New Zealand.

Entry requirements for German passport holders for tourist travel to New Zealand

Visitors with a German passport can usually enter New Zealand without first applying for a Visitor Visa, provided their total stay in New Zealand is three months or less. Those visitors will still need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) prior to travel.

Information and application for an NZeTA are available at www.immigration.govt.nz/nzeta (external link) .

Visa Applications (Work & Travel, Student Visa etc.)

Visa applications should be made using Immigration New Zealand’s online application service. Details on how to apply online can be found here: Immigration ONLINE (external link) .

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Learn more about the available visa options and entry requirements into Aotearoa New Zealand, including the New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

Aotearoa New Zealand enjoys welcoming visitors (manuhiri) to our beautiful country.

Having a valid passport, the right visa and completing the entry requirements are key to a trouble-free entry into New Zealand.

Your passport has to be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date, and if required, have a valid New Zealand visa .

On this page, you'll find helpful information on:

• Arriving in New Zealand
• Visitor visa for a holiday
• Working holiday visa
• Transit visa (through New Zealand or Australia)

New Zealand visa options

Visiting new zealand for a holiday.

You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are:

• A New Zealand citizen travelling on a New Zealand passport or on a foreign passport that has a New Zealand citizen endorsement
• An Australian citizen travelling on an Australian passport
• A foreign passport holder with a valid visa for New Zealand - including a Permanent Resident visa

If you plan to visit New Zealand for a short period, you need to request a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (opens in new window) (NZeTA) before you travel if you are:

• A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver (opens in new window) agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months)

If you don’t meet the above, then you’ll need a visitor visa. The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa (opens in new window) is online.

Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date.

Be sure to request your NZeTA (opens in new window) , or apply for your visitor visa well in advance of travel to avoid delays, and only use the official NZeTA website to request your New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority.

For more information on cost and processing times, visit the official NZeTA website .

If you have a biometric ordinary passport (or electronic passport) and are over 12 years old, you may be able to use New Zealand Customs eGate service. This allows you to complete your Customs and Immigration checks faster so you can get on with enjoying your visit to New Zealand.

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Working holidays.

Working holiday visas (opens in new window) are available to young people, usually aged 18-30 (but 18-35 for a select few nationalities). They let you travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, or 23 months if you’re from the UK. To apply you’ll need to meet the visa requirements, and have:

• A return ticket, or enough money to pay for one; and 
• Be coming mainly to holiday, with work being a secondary intention.

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Work visas and staying permanently

If you’re thinking of coming to New Zealand to work for a few years, or maybe even to settle, you’ll need a work or resident visa. To get that – you’re likely to need a job.

For information about working in New Zealand, including industry profiles, tips on job hunting, and a list of job sites to check out, visit New Zealand Now. (opens in new window)

Transiting through New Zealand or Australia

If you are travelling to New Zealand via an Australian airport, you may also need an Australian visa – consult your travel agent or airline if you are unsure.

Transit visas (opens in new window) will also be needed for all people travelling via New Zealand, unless they are specifically exempted by immigration policy.

More information about visas

The visa and immigration information on this page is just a summary. For everything you need to know about coming to New Zealand, visit Immigration New Zealand. (opens in new window)

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Arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand

Everyone entering New Zealand needs to complete a  New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) (opens in new window)  including babies and children.

Traveller Declaration requirements (opens in new window)

It’s free and you can complete it on the NZTD website or by downloading the NZTD app ahead of your travel.

You can start your NZTD at a time that suits you. If arriving by plane, the earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand. An NZTD needs to be submitted by the time you reach New Zealand passport control.

If arriving by boat (including cruise ships), the earliest you can submit your NZTD is 24 hours before departing the vessel’s last foreign port prior to arriving in New Zealand.

It needs to be submitted by the time the vessel has berthed at its first port in New Zealand. ​

If you apply for a visa or NZeTA, you still need to complete an NZTD (opens in new window) .

Here's how to complete your declaration online. 

The form is available in English and Te Reo Māori, as well as simplified and traditional Chinese Mandarin. 

From April 2024, the form will be in 12 more languages: Hindi, Samoan, Fijian, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Tagalog, Tamil, Tongan, and Portuguese.

Paper NZTD forms will be available for travellers who cannot complete it online.

Fill out your NZ Traveller Declaration

What you can bring into New Zealand

After you’ve cleared passport control, you should collect your baggage and proceed through customs and biosecurity checks. In order to protect New Zealand and its environment, certain items are not allowed to be brought into the country, have restrictions for entry or must be declared if they are deemed to present a biosecurity risk. These include food, plants, animal products and outdoor recreational equipment.

Your baggage may be sniffed by a detector dog and/or x-rayed, and it may be searched to identify any risk goods you might be carrying.

To avoid penalties it is best to familiarise yourself with these guidelines prior to travel. For a detailed list of prohibited, restricted or declarable items, please visit Ministry for Primary Industries (opens in new window) (biosecurity agency).

Allowances and duty free concessions

As a visitor to New Zealand you may be entitled to various concessions and duty free entries on some of your goods. If you are 17 years or older, you are entitled to allowances for alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco. For detailed information on allowances and duty free concessions, please visit New Zealand Customs (opens in new window) .

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Exercise increased caution

Exercise increased caution in Germany due to the ongoing threat of terrorism (level 2 of 4).

Terrorism A heightened threat of terrorism remains throughout Germany.

Terrorist groups, individuals returning to Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to various forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks in Germany and across Europe. Individuals and groups adhering to various ideologies have conducted attacks in the past.

In December 2020 – a knife attack in a shopping mall in Hamburg injuring three.

In December 2020 – a vehicle attack in a pedestrian zone in Trier killing five people and injuring 24 others.

In October 2020 – a stabbing attack in the street in Dresden killing one person and injuring another.

In August 2020 – an extremist deliberately drove a car into several others on a Berlin city motorway injuring several people.

In February 2020 – an extremist opened fire on two shisha bars in Hanau near Frankfurt, causing several deaths and injuries.

The German authorities maintain increased security measures as a precaution around the country, including at public buildings, transport hubs, major events and large public gatherings. German police continue to monitor a number of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist-related activity and have disrupted a number of terror plots.

New Zealanders in Germany are advised to be vigilant and keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. We recommend following any instructions issued by the local authorities and exercising a heightened degree of vigilance in public places.

Crime Violent crime is rare, but has occurred in larger cities around metropolitan subway systems and in train stations. Extremist individuals and groups have been known to racially harass and attack perceived foreigners in the past.

Petty crime such as bag snatching and pick pocketing occurs in Germany, particularly in and around major cities, tourist sites and transport hubs. We advise New Zealanders to be alert to their surroundings at all times and guard belongings carefully.

Incidents of 'drink spiking' at popular night clubs and markets, leading to sexual assault, have been reported.  Travellers are advised to exercise particular caution when attending large events, and to pay attention to their personal security in public places, particularly at night.

Natural Disasters Storms and flooding are not uncommon all year around in Germany. Most recently in 2021 in the Ahr Valley to the west of Bonn, 134 people died when the River Ahr and small tributaries of the Mosel burst their banks. 

New Zealanders are encouraged to listen to weather advisories issued by the German authorities and follow local advice before undertaking outdoor activities.

Civil Unrest Public demonstrations, protests and rallies occur in Germany. New Zealanders are advised to follow any advice issued by the local authorities and avoid all demonstrations, protests and rallies as they have the potential to turn violent.

General Travel Advice New Zealanders travelling or living in Germany should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place.

New Zealanders in Germany are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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ETIAS Germany for New Zealand Citizens

Obtaining an ETIAS for Germany and other Schengen Area member countries will soon become mandatory for New Zealand nationals . The main purpose of this new electronic system will be to make the region safer for international travel.

Do New Zealand Nationals Need an ETIAS for Germany?

Yes. Starting in 2025, all New Zealand passport holders travelling to Germany will be required to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver.

When do New Zealanders need to obtain a visa for Germany?

Most New Zealand nationals can travel to Germany visa-free for short tourist and business trips.

On the other hand, travellers from New Zealand who would like to engage in paid work or study in Germany must apply for a traditional German visa through the nearest diplomatic representation.

It is essential to keep in mind that ETIAS for Germany is a visa waiver and cannot be used instead of a visa .

How to Get an ETIAS Germany from New Zealand?

Applying for an ETIAS Germany from New Zealand consists of a few simple steps:

• Complete the ETIAS Germany application form and provide basic biographic and passport details (name, date of birth, passport number, dates of issue and expiry of the passport)
• Answer security-related questions
• Pay the ETIAS processing fee online
• Obtain the visa waiver by email

Candidates are also required to indicate the first country they will visit within the Schengen Area (when applicable), in this case, Germany.

It is essential that all the information given in the form is completely truthful and correct in order to avoid delays in ETIAS approval.

Processing time for ETIAS Germany from New Zealand

One of the main advantages of the ETIAS visa waiver for New Zealand is its short processing time .

Most applicants will receive the document by email already within 24-48 hours of applying . To ensure they will receive the ETIAS on time for travelling, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

ETIAS Germany Requirements for New Zealand Nationals

New Zealand passport holders must meet ETIAS Germany requirements that include:

• Have a New Zealand passport valid at least 3 months after the date of departure from the Schengen Area
• Have a valid debit or credit card to pay the ETIAS fee
• Have an active email account to receive the visa waiver

Please note that passengers from New Zealand are required to present the same passport at the border crossing that they used to apply for the ETIAS . This rule is also valid for dual nationals who hold multiple passports.

Permitted travel purposes for ETIAS Germany holders from New Zealand

New Zealand nationals are allowed to travel to Germany on an ETIAS for one of the following purposes:

• Tourism or leisure
• Visiting family members or friends
• Short-term studies and courses
• Business trips (meetings, seminars, conferences, trade shows)
• Transit through a German airport

What is the Validity of is the German ETIAS New Zealand?

ETIAS for Germany is valid for 3 years from the date of issue and must be used within that time frame.

New Zealand nationals can enter Germany and other Schengen member states multiple times on the same visa waiver. Each trip can have a maximum validity of 90 days (3 months) within any 180-day period .

Can I renew an ETIAS for Germany as a New Zealand national?

It is not possible to renew an ETIAS Germany for New Zealand . Visitors from New Zealand who wish to remain longer than what is permitted by their visa waiver will need to apply for a new ETIAS from outside of the Schengen Area.

Overstaying the ETIAS Germany visa waiver for New Zealanders

Travellers from New Zealand should note that overstaying an ETIAS Germany is against the law and punishable by fines . In some cases, it may even result in deportation and future entry bans.

Medical Information for New Zealand Nationals Visiting Germany

New Zealand ETIAS-holders travelling to Germany are advised to purchase an international health insurance plan in order to cover any unexpected medical expenses and emergency treatments.

The emergency phone number in Germany and all other Schengen countries is 112. Visitors can use the same number for the ambulance, police, and firefighters.

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The German Embassy can be contacted by phone Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday 7.30am to 3pm

Book your appointment You will need an appointment to apply for a visa or a German passport/ID-card. Appointments have to be booked online, using our online booking appointment system . To protect your privacy please note that we cannot grant access to the embassy more than five minutes before your appointment. Please note that due to security concerns larger bags (larger than a standard handbag or briefcase or a day pack) cannot be brought onto the embassy premises. Please make arrangements to leave larger bags in safe storage elsewhere.

Passport pick up Passport pickups are available Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 11.45am. You will receive a pickup notification by email in advance and will then not need to make an appointment for pickup.

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How to reach us in case of an emergency In case of an after-hours emergency - requiring immediate attention - the duty officer of the Embassy can be contacted on 0064 21 651 987. This number can also be used for text messages (SMS). This emergency service is available on weekdays from close of business until 12.00 midnight local time and on weekends and public holidays from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 midnight local time. Please note that the duty officer will NOT deal with visa enquiries.

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By appointment only. Appointments have to be booked online using our online booking system .

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Are you a globetrotter who loves to visit different countries of the world from time to time? Are you planning to spend your holidays in another country? Germany should be on your bucket list of countries if you have not visited a Western European country before, but to enter Germany, you will need a Germany Tourist Visa. The tourist visa application process has never been easier than it is today, so visitors can now apply and get theirs at short notice.

Tourism in Germany

Germany is located in Western Europe and is a top tourist destination for tourists who troop in every year to enjoy the amazing sights and sounds the country offers. The country has a rich and illustrious history with majestic castles and museums, picturesque landscapes, rich wildlife, and amazing festivals like the legendary Oktoberfest beer festival.

The safety and security make it a welcoming short-term abode for tourists, and commuting from one city to another is seamless due to the world-class transport facilities.

Those planning to spend time in Germany will surely enjoy the experience as there is so much to see in the country.

Do I Need A Tourist Visa To Visit Germany?

This will depend on your nationality. If you are from an EU country, you can travel to Germany without a visa, but if you are not, you need a German Schengen visa. The Federal Republic of Germany is a member of the European Union and has been a member of the Schengen region for years, so citizens from these regions can freely enter and exit the country with only their passports.

Others who are not citizens of the region need national visas issued by the German embassy.

Germany Tourist Visa

The tourist visa is a short-stay visa for no EU citizens. The visa allows the holder to stay in the country for 90 days maximum and is valid for 180 days. Holders of the German tourist visa may enter Germany by air or sea, allowing them to travel to any part of the country for vacation or sightseeing. However, the applicant must provide travel information about the places they wish to visit and their entry and exit date.

What You Should Know

Germany operates very strict immigration rules, and many argue that their system is one of the strictest in Europe. This visa is only issued for tourism, not work, study, or other purposes. You will be sanctioned if caught working on a tourist visa. Sanctions range from fines to deportation or imprisonment and bans in the worst cases.

Furthermore, tourists are not allowed to overstay their visas beyond the 90 days of grace. Furthermore, they are advised to obtain the right type of visa to suit their needs. Single-entry visas can only be used once, while double-entry visas can be used twice. If you wish to visit Germany several times but wish to save yourself the trouble of applying for the visa before every trip, you may need to apply for a multiple-entry visa.

Germany Tourist Visa Requirements

Want are the tourist visa application requirements for this visa?

There are more than a few requirements, but remember that it will depend on your passport. While the German government may request certain supporting documents from some nationals same may not be required from other nationals. Here are the common documents all applicants must provide.

Visa Application Form: A visa application form containing information about the applicant. Endeavor to present personal details; otherwise, your application will be rejected.

Valid Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and contain nothing less than 2 pages for visa stickers. Copies of old passports and visas are required if available.

Photos: 2 recent passport photographs in colored form. The photographs should be taken on a white background showing your face, shoulders, and neck clearly.

Travel Itinerary: Copy of your travel Itinerary showing the date of arrival and departure, places you plan to visit, and other details.

Reserved return flight ticket: A reserved flight ticket for your return trip to your country.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance medical cover with a minimum of €30,000 for potential medical expenses. The insurance issuer must be recognized by the German government, consulates and embassies worldwide.

Proof of accommodation: Proof of accommodation such as a hotel reservation or a contact address where you will stay.

Proof of funds: A statement of account for the last 6 months showing the sufficient balance to cover your expenses.

Sponsorship Letter: A sponsorship Letter if you will not be responsible for funding the trip.

How To Apply For A Germany Tourist Visa

You can apply for a Germany tourist visa on VisaHQ by following these simple steps.

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Pick Germany as your destination

Select your country of citizenship

Choose “Tourist visa”

Complete the application form

Attach all relevant documents

Pay the visa fee with a credit or debit card

Submit for approval

The Germany tourist visa online application is fast and easy on VisaHQ. After submitting the form, the visa will be forwarded to your email in a few days.

Germany business visa is available for international business persons who wish to invest in Germany or have business engagements in the Western European country. The Federal Republic of Germany is one of the most industrialized nations on earth and is a G7 nation with vast infrastructure and a massive GDP. This makes it a top business destination for investors, collaborators, partners, and top talent.

This is why many people wish to visit the country to tap into its cast economic potential. If you have any business engagements in Germany and would like to apply for a business visa, then you are on the right page. This page contains valuable information about the business visa application process and the supportive documents requirements.

What Is The German Business Visa?

A business visa is a short term Schengen visa designed for citizens from non-Schengen countries. The visa allows the visitor to enter and stay in Germany for a maximum of 90 days, and it is valid for 180 days. Most business visas are issued on a single-entry basis, but there are multiple entry options for frequent visitors with a longer validity period. The visa is issued for business-related reasons like attending meetings, signing contracts, and other important business engagements that will require the visitor's presence.

Contrary to the common misconception many hold, business visas are not work visas, so holders are not eligible to work. This is because the visa doesn't qualify the visitor for a work permit and is valid for only 6 months. Those interested in working in Germany must apply for a work visa.

Who Needs The Germany Business Visa?

The Germany business visa is not for citizens of 62 member nations who are either EU countries or those on the visa exempt list. If you are not a European Union citizen and your country is not on the visa waiver list, you need to apply for a visa to enter Germany.

If you want to visit Germany for business and you have the supportive documents to back your application, you can apply for a visa.

Types of Business Visas

Single Entry Visa: A single entry business visa is used only once and cannot be used for re-entry. After the visitor enters Germany with the visa and departs, they will have to apply for a new business visa to re-enter. Single-entry business visas are Valid for 180 days.

Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry business visa can be used to enter Germany multiple times as long as it is valid. They usually have a longer validity, but holders can only stay in the country for 90 days and not a day more.

Germany Business Visa Requirements

Here are the visa application requirements for a business visa.

Application Form: A duly completed visa application form with correct information. Applicants are advised to be honest about their declarations on the visa and should not give false or pretentious information; otherwise, they will be sanctioned if caught in the future. The applicant must sign the application form.

National Passport: The National passport of the applicant should be attached to the application form. Passports older than 10 years or those with less than 6 months of validity will not be accepted. It should also have at least one or two blank pages to affix the visa sticker.

Photographs: Two recent colored photographs were taken on a white background. The photograph should clearly show the applicant's face, shoulders, and neck. Wearing spectacles is not allowed.

Passport Data Page: A copy of the passport data page on A4-size paper.

Travel Insurance: Travel medical insurance with a minimum balance of €30,000. The funds will be used to settle the bills of the applicant in case of accident, illness, or repatriation in case of death. Only insurance contracts recognized by Schengen nations will be accepted.

Flight Itinerary: A copy of your flight reservation back to your country. If you plan to travel back by train, you should include your rail ticket.

Proof of Accommodation: A copy of your hotel reservation or the contact address of the house you intend to stay in. The proof should include the address, phone number, and email.

Proof of funds: A statement of account for the last 6 months with sufficient balance

Invitation Letter: An invitation letter sent to the applicant by the inviter stating the purpose of the trip

How To Apply For A Germany Business Visa?

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A visa is undoubtedly the most important document that a traveler needs to enter a foreign country - unless you are from a country that enjoys New Zealand visa exemption.

In 2019, the New Zealand government launched the NZeTA visa through New Zealand visa waiver program. An ETA NZ allows a holder to enter New Zealand without applying for a traditional paper or stamp visa!

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) - An Overview

As of today, more than 60 countries are eligible for New Zealand ETA. All citizens of an ETA visa waiver country can enter New Zealand without a regular visa. An ETA can only be used for tourism, transit, and business purposes.

A New Zealand electronic travel authority is a short-term travel document. The best thing about an ETA is that you can apply for it online. You don't need to visit the New Zealand embassy or schedule a visa interview. Still, an ETA holder enjoys all the rights of a regular New Zealand visa!

Validity Period

Foreign nationals can apply for a tourist electronic travel authority or a business one. Regardless of the ETA type, this travel document stays valid for 2 years.

An ETA is valid for multiple entries and allows a holder to stay in the country for 90 consecutive days. It cannot be extended. If your passport or ETA expires, you'll need to get a new e-visa!

Required Documents

Unlike a traditional visa, you don’t need to fulfill dozens of visa requirements to get an ETA. Instead, all you need is a handful of documents, including:

Valid passport - first of all, you must have your original passport with at least 6 months of remining validity and 2 blank pages.

E-mail address - your email address will be electronically linked to your passport, and you'll get your approved ETA via email. So, make sure you have a valid and working email address.

Photograph - all applicants are required to submit a digital photograph with a white background, preferably taken within the last 6 months.

Credit or debit card - you'll need to pay the New Zealand embassy fee and the visa service fee. As this entire process is online, you'll need online payment options, such as a debit or credit card!

Besides these, you might need a few additional documents to apply for an ETA, depending on your passport nationality and the purpose of your visit. So, make sure to visit VisaHQ and check out the New Zealand visa requirements for your country.

Applying For A New Zealand ETA Online

An ETA is nothing if not convenient. You don't need to visit the New Zealand embassy or follow complicated steps. Applying for an ETA is both convenient and fast. You can do the entire process on your own from the comfort of your home.

To get an ETA, you'll need to visit VisaHQ and follow 3 simple steps:

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The first step is to complete the visa application form. This step is quite important. If there are errors or mistakes in your application, your ETA will be delayed or denied. Therefore, pay close attention while filling out the New Zealand ETA visa application form.

For this step, you'll need to provide personal, contact, passport, and travel details, such as:

Date of birth

Home address

Phone number

Email address

Nationality

Passport number

Passport issue and expiry date

Travel plans

You might need to answer a few personal and security questions as well.

Visa Processing Fee

Once you fill out your application form, you can pay the New Zealand ETA fee. As this entire process is online, you'll definitely require online payment options, such as a debit card, credit card, or PayPal account.

ETA Processing Time

The last step is to submit your application form with supporting documents. Afterward, the New Zealand embassy will process your application, which can take a few days.

On average, the processing time of a New Zealand ETA can fall anywhere between 1-3 business days. However, if there are mistakes in your application form, your application will be delayed. Therefore, it's recommended to apply for an ETA at least 2 weeks prior to the intended departure date!

Travel To New Zealand - Entry Requirements

Keep in mind that an ETA does not guarantee your entry to the country. The final decision will be made by the immigration officials. So, make sure you fulfill all the New Zealand entry requirements as well!

To enter New Zealand, applicants usually need three basic documents, including:

Valid passport

An Electronic Travel Authorization

Evidence of onward travel

If you have all these documents, you can enter New Zealand without facing any issues. Furthermore, it is recommended to get a health declaration form or covid-19 vaccination certificate beforehand to avoid self-isolation.

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Young people from more than 40 countries can come to NZ for a working holiday.

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Up to 1000 people can come to New Zealand on a China Skilled Workers Visa. No more than 100 people can be working in New Zealand for each occupation on the list.

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You can apply to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years if you’ve been offered a job and have specialist skills and experience as:

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At any one time, between 100 and 200 places are available for each occupation.

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If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. 1000 people from China can get a Working Holiday Visa each year.

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While you cannot be paid for your work, if you’re studying or have graduated in law you can come here for up to 6 months to observe how our legal system works. Before you can apply, a law firm in New Zealand must offer you a temporary job.

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If you’re a qualified chef, halal slaughterer or a Bahasa teacher’s aide you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years, with a possible extension to 4 years. There are a limited number of visas available for each occupation:

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• 20 Bahasa teacher’s aides.

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You can apply to work for up to 3 years as an interpreter of Japanese and English if:

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• your employer will pay your wages, accommodation, medical costs and return airfare.

Your chance of getting a visa is better if you have relevant experience and plan to return to Japan to pursue a career in tourism or a related field.

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Working in agriculture or viticulture.

You can apply to work in our fruit and vegetable, or wine industries as a seasonal worker.

You can stay in New Zealand for up to:

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• 9 months in any 11-month period if you’re a citizen of, and live in Tuvalu or Kiribati.

You must work for a seasonal employer who has been approved by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

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• Solomon Islands
• Tuvalu, and

Visa factsheet: Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa — INZ

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Every year, usually in April, INZ invites people from Samoa, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga and Fiji to register for a ballot. If you’re picked from the ballot, you may be able to apply for a visa that lets you and your family stay in New Zealand indefinitely.

To apply you must:

• be aged between 18 and 45
• have been offered a full-time job for 12 months or more that pays enough to support your family
• be able to speak, read and write English.

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Philippines

If you’re a qualified farm manager, engineering professional or registered nurse you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years. There are a limited number of visas available for each occupation:

• 20 farm managers
• 20 engineering professionals
• 100 registered nurses.

Visa factsheet: Philippines special work category — INZ

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If you’re a Filipino nurse wanting to get occupational registration in New Zealand, you can work here for up to 3 months to achieve that.

Visa factsheet: Specific Purpose Work Visa — INZ

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Republic of Korea

Skilled work.

If you have qualifications and experience to work in one of a range of occupations, you can apply to work here for up to 3 years.

Up to 50 places are available in each occupation, but there can only be a total of 200 people working here on this visa.

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Visa factsheet: Republic of Korea Special Work Visa — INZ

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Only 50 trainees from South Korea can work in New Zealand on this visa at the same time.

If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. 3000 people from South Korea can get a working holiday visa each year.

Visa factsheet: Korea Working Holiday Visa — INZ

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If you’re aged 18 to 30, you can visit New Zealand for up to 12 months, and also work or study while you’re here. Only 100 people from Vietnam can get a working holiday visa each year.

Visa factsheet: Vietnam Working Holiday Visa — INZ

There’s a checklist in Vietnamese and English that you can use to help you apply for your work visa.

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If baby Alisa Yussupov had been born five days later, she would now be free to stay permanently in New Zealand .

Instead, she’s at risk of being declared an overstayer and illegal immigrant by Immigration New Zealand , parents Ekaterina and Gafur Yussupov told the Herald .

The visa trouble started when Alisa was born in Auckland on July 26 last year.

Less than a week later on August 1, Ekaterina, Gafur and Alisa’s older sister, Anna, gained New Zealand residency.

Alisa’s early arrival meant she was granted a one-year temporary visa rather than the right to stay in New Zealand that she would have received had her family already been granted residency.

Now an unlucky combination of international hurdles and dead ends could see Alisa’s temporary visa expire in August before she’s been issued with a replacement visa or passport.

If that happens and Alisa is recorded as an overstayer, it could have lifelong effects should she apply for future visas to travel to other countries, Ekaterina said.

“The thought that five days could change everything gives me anxiety attacks,” the Auckland-based parent said.

To get Alisa’s residency, Immigration New Zealand has told the Yussupovs they first need to get their daughter a passport from either Ekaterina’s or Gafur’s home country.

Gafur is from Kazakhstan and said he’s been advised he and his daughter will need to travel to the nearest Kazakh embassy in Singapore to get Alisa a passport.

However, in a catch-22 situation, Alisa can’t travel to Singapore without first having a passport.

The couple is therefore trying to secure a passport from Russia for Alisa – that’s Ekaterina’s home country.

But Ekaterina must first renew her own Russian passport – due to the fact she changed her surname through marriage - before she can submit the paperwork for Alisa’s Russian citizenship, Ekaterina told the Herald .

So far, she said, the Russian Government has been taking its time to complete her paperwork, and is yet to start on Alisa’s application.

Only once Alisa gets her Russian citizenship, can the couple then apply for a Dependent Child Visa for New Zealand.

However, the couple has heard wait times for Dependent Child Visas are up to 11 months, meaning it’s looking increasingly likely they won’t get a New Zealand visa for Alisa by August, Ekaterina said.

Janine Parsons, an operations director with Immigration New Zealand (INZ), said her team “appreciates” the young family is “facing a challenging situation”.

“Immigration New Zealand cannot issue visas to individuals without a valid passport or travel document,” Parsons said.

She said a member of Parliament had brought the situation to the attention of INZ in August, at which point the department gave the Yussupovs advice on how to proceed.

“It is essential for the family to obtain a passport for their child from either Russia or Kazakhstan or provide evidence that acquiring such a passport is not possible,” Parsons said.

“Once the child has a passport or proof that a passport is unattainable, the family can submit a request under Section 61 of the Immigration Act to regularise the child’s status.

“Afterwards, they may apply for residence under the Dependent Child category. Our staff has been in contact with the family and have explained these steps to them.”

Ekaterina told the Herald that while it’s not impossible for Alisa to get a Russian passport, it is highly unlikely she will get one before August.

“We contacted immigration office and they told us... that in August Alisa will be staying in the country unlawfully, and it will affect her getting visas in the future,” she said.

Ekaterina said the perfect solution for her family would be to either gain an immediate residency or dependent child visa for Alisa, or an extension to her current temporary visa that lasts until she’s been granted her Russian passport and can then apply for the correct visa.

But with no solution in sight, Ekaterina said she’s been left feeling guilty and believing she “maybe had done something wrong during pregnancy” that led to the early birth.

“This adds so much stress on our family,” she said.

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Schengen visitor visa.

If you are planning a trip to Germany as a visitor and you have to apply for a Schengen Visa, detailed information on the documents you have to submit with your visa application can be found here.

Important information:

• The German Embassy in Wellington is responsible for processing your application if Germany is your main destination .
• A confirmed return ticket must be presented for the Schengen Visa application
• Please make sure that your travel insurance covers you for Covid-19 and that your insurance covers all Schengen states

Where and How to apply?

Visa applications can only be lodged with the German Embassy in Wellington. Honorary Consuls do not handle any visa applications. According to the Schengen regulations, you may apply up to 6 months before entry into Germany for your visa. However, due to generally short waiting times for an appointment as well as usual processing time of up to 15 days for complete applications, we recommend you apply within 3 months of intended travel to Germany.

You always have to apply for a Schengen Visa at the embassy of the member state that is your main destination in terms of length or purpose of stay. If no main destination can be determined, the visa has to be applied for at the embassy of the member state whose external border the applicant crosses first.

The German Embassy in Wellington is responsible for processing your application if Germany is your main destination

The Embassy requires that you to book an appointment in order to apply for a visa. Appointments have to be booked via our free online appointment system . You have to submit your application in person in Wellington .

Postal applications Postal applications are only for applicants who have already had a Schengen Visa within the last 5 years for which fingerprints were successfully taken .

Please do not include any fees with your application.

Once your application is complete, you will be contacted by the Embassy via E-Mail with the current visa fee and our bank details for immediate bank transfer.

What do I need to fill out and provide?

Please have your complete application ready for your appointment and do not include staples, post it notes, paperclips and folders of any kind. The photograph(s) is/ are not allowed to be stapled, glued or blue tacked to the form.

Before submitting your application at the German Embassy in Wellington, please prepare the following documentation:

What happens after your application?

Please do not contact the Embassy about the status of your visa application.

If all the information on your visa label is correct, you are free to travel. Please check the information on the label as soon as your passport is returned to you. You should let us know immediately if there are any mistakes so that we can issue you a new visa.

Your visa will state your full name and passport number and include your photo. It will also state the period of validity. This is the time period in which you can travel. In addition, it will state the maximum number of days you can stay in the Schengen area during the period of validity of your visa.

Please note that being granted a Schengen visa does not guarantee that you will be allowed to enter the Schengen area. The final decision on whether or not you will be allowed to enter the Schengen area will be made by the border police on your arrival. When you arrive, the border police may ask you to present additional documentation alongside your passport and valid visa with information on your financial means, the length and purpose of your stay, and your health insurance cover. You should therefore take a copy of your visa documents (including an invitation from Germany, hotel reservation and travel health insurance) with you on your trip.

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Feedback about the Schengen visa application process

Complaints may be submitted via the complaints contact form

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• How much visa applications cost and when to pay

Most visas have an application fee and you may also have to pay a levy. In some circumstances people from some countries may not have to pay the fee.

Visa application processes

• How long it takes to process a visa application
• How to prevent delays with your application
• How we process visa applications
• Maintaining lawful status
• Returning passports urgently
• Visa application groups

Working out the cost of a visa

Your country of citizenship and where you are now will also affect the cost. You can use our Fees, decision times and where to apply tool to find out how much your visa application will cost.

Fees, decision times and where to apply

Fees Guide (INZ 1028) PDF 463KB

Your fee goes towards the costs of deciding your visa application. We do not refund the fee, even if we decline your application.

Fee waivers

­Refugees, refugee claimants and protected people do not have to pay a visa application fee or immigration levy.

New Zealand also has agreements with some countries to waive the visa application fees for citizens of those countries — for example, visitors from some countries do not pay for their visa.

Victims of family violence do not have to pay an application fee or an immigration levy.

Use our Fees, decision times and where to apply tool to see if a fee waiver applies to you.

Immigration levy

When you apply for some residence and temporary visas we will also ask you to pay an immigration levy. The levy helps us to pay the costs of settling in new immigrants and is charged per application, unless the application is for a group visitor visa, in which case the levy is charged per person.

International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)

Most international visitors coming to New Zealand will pay an IVL of NZD $35.

You pay this when you apply for a visa or request an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).

We do not refund the IVL, even if we decline your application.

Paying the IVL