New Zealand visa is fully electronic! What is the impact on the study visa?

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From July 4th, 20 18, Immigration New Zealand will stop providing [sticker visa], and all kinds of visas will be issued by email.

1. What is a New Zealand e-visa?

Electronic visa, also known as "electronic visa", refers to "electronizing" the traditional paper visa, and storing all the information of the passport holder's visa in the form of electronic documents in the system of the visa issuing authority.

2. What are the impacts after the implementation of e-visa?

From July 4th, 20 18, no matter whether the visa application is submitted online or in paper, the successful applicant will receive an approval letter with visa information by email, and the sticker visa will be stopped.

Do I have to print out my e-visa and take it with me?

Applicants should print out the electronic visa documents when going to New Zealand and keep them with their passports. When you check in or enter New Zealand, you may be asked to show this e-visa.

When you are in New Zealand, you can carry it selectively or keep it properly.

4. Can I apply for sticker visa?

Immigration New Zealand also provides paper visa services for those in need. You can get a paper visa by applying in advance and paying NZD 1 10. The application form can be downloaded from the document center on the website of Immigration New Zealand.

5. Can I mail an e-visa?

If the applicant cannot provide a valid e-mail address, the Immigration Bureau can send an approval letter with visa information by mail.

What is the impact of visa electronization in New Zealand on international students?

It is reported that visas handled by educational institutions recognized by the New Zealand Immigration Service are temporarily not within the scope of change. In other words, if the applicant submits an application for student visa renewal through the international department of the school, the sticker visa will still be granted. Immigration New Zealand will reform the school visa on 20 19. Please remember this!

Tips: Due to the implementation process of the new policy, you may encounter various problems that need to be improved. So if there are any specific changes, everyone must pay attention to the relevant information in time and pay more attention. In addition, after receiving the electronic document, the applicant is advised to print it out and save it with the passport.

Attachment: New Zealand study visa application materials

1. Two passport photos.

2. The application fee for the embassy is RMB (225 yuan), which should be sent directly by the applicant to the China office of Immigration New Zealand before submitting the application.

Tips: Hong Kong New Zealand Visa Application Center, each application is HK$ 270.

3. If you have a valid passport, you must submit it. If you can't submit it at that time, you can provide a certified copy (the whole passport).

An English letter explaining the reason why the applicant chose a subject and his life intention after the course.

5. Original birth certificate with English translation.

6. Notarization of kinship including all immediate family members, listing the names and birth dates of all immediate family members (parents, brothers and sisters, spouses and children). ..

7. Include a copy of each page of the household registration book.

8. Letter of recommendation from financial guarantor (such as parents) in English.

9. Notarization without criminal record and original criminal record

10. If you plan to study for more than 24 months, please take the physical examination form to the designated hospital for physical examination (this physical examination will be carried out after obtaining the pre-approval from the Immigration Bureau).

Learning materials:

1. Admission letter issued by New Zealand school.

2. Notarization of academic qualifications (non-students), high school diploma, and notarization of results; Notarization of university diplomas and scores. A certificate issued by the school where the applicant once worked, with an English translation, to prove the applicant's character, learning level and report card. )

3. Notarization of learning certificate (for students), the certificate issued by the current school. Prove the applicant's character, learning level and report card, and notarize it.

4. Proof of any certificates, diplomas and other studies completed or under way by the applicant in the past five years.

Proof of economic ability:

1. Proof of sufficient funds will be used to pay all the living expenses and tuition fees of students during their planned stay in New Zealand (China high school graduates need a guarantee of about 450,000 RMB to study in New Zealand). The original bank deposit certificate issued by the bank, or the "student fund guarantee" filled out by the guarantor from New Zealand, China or a third country and stamped by the bank.

2. The existing funds and future income must prove that the applicant or his supporters have sufficient economic ability to pay the tuition and living expenses of the applicant during the planned study period. It can be a bank deposit certificate or a good proof of income ability. .

3. The employer's letter of proof issued by the economic guarantor's work unit must be written on company stationery, sealed by the company and signed by the unit leader or the person in charge of the personnel department. The employer's letter of confirmation must be in English. If it is in Chinese, it must be accompanied by an English translation and signed or sealed by the translator.