New Zealand Tourist/Visitor Visa

New Zealand Visa in Thailand

The tourist/visitor visa is the most popular single route for individuals coming to New Zealand for tourism, visiting family as well as study a short course. Entry clearance is necessary for Thai nationals for travel to New Zealand. A New Zealand Visitor Visa for Thai nationals can be granted for visits of up to 3 months or up to 9 months in a period of 18 months. The TT Services New Zealand visa application center in Bangkok accepts applications for all visa categories and is officially authorized by the New Zealand Immigration.

Qualifications

Applicants for a New Zealand Visitors Visa Thailand as a tourist or visitor must show:

• the applicant is genuinely seeking to enter New Zealand for a limited period of time as requested in the application;
• the applicant is not using the visitor visa as a means for extended stays to live in new Zealand through extensions or multiple successive visits;
• the applicant will not work in New Zealand for remuneration or for free;
• the applicant has sufficient funds to support themselves on their visit without the need of public funds or employment. If the applicant will be accommodated by relatives or friends in New Zealand, they have to provide a statement that they are legally present in New Zealand (or will be at the time of the visit) and intend to provide accommodations and support;
• the applicant has the means to leave New Zealand at the end of their stay.

Who are eligible?

• Thai nationals
• Foreigners holding legal residence status in Thailand (e.g. with a Non-Immigrant visa and work permit)

New Zealand Tourist/Visitor Visa Requirements

The specific requirements for the NZ Visitor/Tourist Visa application are as follow:

• Intent to visit New Zealand for a short period - no more than 9 months.
• Intent to leave the New Zealand after the end of your visit
• You must be able to show that you can pay for your own health care cost
• Demonstrate that you can meet the cost of the return or onward journey
• Must show that you have sufficient funds to maintain and accommodate yourself in New Zealand
• Evidence of strong ties to Thailand or compelling reasons that they will come back

In the case of sponsorship,

• Letter of invitation (by a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)
• Letter of sponsorship (by a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)
• Evidence of stable employment by sponsor
• Other supporting documents relevant to the application

What We Can Do For You

Our New Zealand Visa in Thailand service does not include embassy or government fees. We provide you with:

• Full review of your sponsor and your own personal and employment history
• Consultation and confirmation what type of visitor visa is appropriate for you
• Comprehensive checklist of required documents for you and your sponsor (if any)
• Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application
• Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies
• Careful arrangement of all correspondence with the government agencies
• Expert advice on how to handle yourself during the interview (if any)
• Unlimited assistance over the phone with our New Zealand Visa specialists