1. Passport

• Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from New Zealand.

• Should not contain any alterations or handwritten amendments in the data pages.

2. Photograph

• One recent color passport-size photograph (35mm x 45mm, without a border), taken within the last 3 months.

• The applicant's full face must be clearly visible, without headgear, against a plain white background.

3. Proof of Sufficient Funds

• The applicant must provide a bank statement for the last 6 months, signed and attested by a bank official.

• If self-employed, a company bank statement for the last 6 months is also required.

• All bank statements must be dated within the last week of submission.

4. Invitation

• If staying with relatives or friends, an invitation letter along with a copy of the host's ID proof is required.

• If visiting for a medical emergency related to a daughter or daughter-in-law’s pregnancy, a letter from the hospital or doctor confirming the medical condition is required.

5. Cover Letter

• The applicant must submit a cover letter on either plain A4 paper (if employed) or business letterhead (if self-employed).

6. Income Tax Returns (ITR)

• For employed applicants: Income tax return (ITR) assessments for the last 3 years.

• If ITR is unavailable, a salary slip or an NOC from the employer must be provided.

• For self-employed applicants: Both personal and company ITRs for the last 3 years are required.

7. No Objection Certificate (NOC)

• For employed applicants: A NOC from the employer along with a copy of the employment ID card or business card.

• Alternatively, salary slips for the last 3 months along with a copy of the employment ID card can be provided.

• For minors (under 18 years old):
  A notarized NOC from any non-accompanying parent, along with copies of both parents' passports.
  If traveling with family, proof of enrollment from the school/college/institute along with an NOC from the institution is required.

8. GST Copy

• If self-employed, the applicant must provide a copy of their GST registration certificate.

9. Additional Documents (For Minors Staying in New Zealand Without Parents/Guardians)

• If a child under 18 years is staying in New Zealand with someone other than their parents, legal guardians, or relatives, a signed declaration from the responsible caretaker in New Zealand is required.

• The caretaker’s valid ID proof or passport copy must also be submitted.