It is no question that New Zealand boasts beautiful locations that attract a lot of Filipino tourists. Furthermore, many Overseas Filipino Workers have chosen to permanently reside in this breathtaking country. Thus it is great news for Filipino tourists that they no longer need to pay the application fee for paper submission or online submission for a visitor’s visa.
The New Zealand government has waived the Php6,260 fee for paper submission or NZ$165 for online application when getting a New Zealand Visitor Visa.
According to the New Zealand Immigration website, “Citizens of the Philippines do not have to pay a fee or immigration levy for this application, when coming to New Zealand for fewer than 60 days.”
The Visa Application Center (VAC) Service Fee (Php570-760) and Courier Fee (Php380-600), however, still needed to be paid. You will be charged a courier fee if you can no longer travel back to the embassy to collect the documents you have submitted.
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For New Zealand Tourist Visa application, you must provide your valid passport and two photos (if paper submission ) or 1 photo (if submitting online), and NBI clearance as proof of good character. The applicant must also be in good health condition, decided by a medical examination.
To apply for a tourist visa to New Zealand online, you may visit the Official New Zealand Immigration Website, https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas.
An applicant should also have at least NZ$1,000 per month of stay, or NZ$400 per month if accommodation has already been paid. New Zealand Immigration also requires an evidence of round-trip ticket or proof that you have enough money to buy ticket out of New Zealand, in addition to the funds that you have presented.
Aside from being a tourist, you can also choose to work in this amazing country. Simply apply to any POEA accredited recruitment agencies. You can find their listings here.
