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New Zealand Visitor Visa Documents Required
Complete document checklist for Indian applicants applying for a New Zealand visitor visa — tourism, family visit, and business visitor categories.
Core Documents — All Applicants
1. Passport & Identity
- Original passport — valid 3+ months beyond NZ departure date
- All old passports (if any)
- 2 recent passport-size photos (35mm×45mm, white background)
- Copy of PAN card
- Copy of Aadhaar card
2. Visa Application Form
- INZ 1017 — Visitor Visa Application (completed online via Immigration NZ or paper)
- Declaration form signed by applicant
3. Financial Documents
- Bank statements — last 6 months (personal savings account)
- Fixed deposit certificates (if applicable)
- Salary slips — last 3 months
- Form 16 / ITR for last 2 years
- CA-certified net worth statement (recommended for self-employed)
4. Travel Itinerary & Accommodation
- Flight booking confirmation / itinerary (hold booking, not paid ticket)
- Hotel bookings or proof of accommodation in NZ
- Detailed travel itinerary (day-by-day plan)
5. Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance policy covering entire NZ stay
- INZ does not set a minimum amount for general visitors but recommends full medical insurance for your stay
- Cover for medical evacuation and repatriation is advisable
Employment / Occupation Documents
Salaried Employees
- Employment certificate on company letterhead with designation, salary, joining date
- Leave approval letter from employer
- Salary slips — last 3 months
- Employee ID card copy
Self-Employed / Business Owners
- GST registration certificate
- Business registration / incorporation documents
- CA-certified business bank statements (6 months)
- Office utility bills or lease agreement
Students
- Letter from institution confirming enrollment and leave
- Proof of financial support (parent bank statements)
- Bonafide certificate
Retired / Homemakers
- Pension statements or proof of income source
- Sponsor's financial documents if being funded by family member
Additional Documents for Family Visits
Visiting Family in New Zealand
- Invitation letter from NZ-based family member
- Proof of host's NZ residency/citizenship (copy of NZ PR or passport)
- Proof of relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate)
- Host's bank statement or proof they can support your visit
- Host's accommodation proof (utility bill or tenancy agreement)
Character & Health Documents
| Document | When Required |
|---|---|
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | If applying for 24+ months stay, or if specifically requested |
| Medical Certificate (INZ 1007) | If your home country requires it, or if you have a health condition |
| Chest X-Ray | If staying more than 6 months and you are from a country without a low incidence of TB (this includes India) |
| Disclosure of Criminal History | Must be declared in application form if any convictions |
Prior Travel Documents (Highly Recommended)
Include copies of visas/stamps for previous international travel. Prior approvals from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or Schengen significantly strengthen your application.
Need Help Organising Your NZ Visa Documents?
IndoWorld Visa, based in Vadodara, helps applicants across Gujarat compile complete NZ visitor visa files. See how documents were organised in our self-employed family-visit case and retired applicant case.
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