How I applied for my New Zealand Visitor’s Visa

     For my first try in applying to come to New Zealand, I used the services of an agency but after paying an exorbitant fee and waiting for months, I got no visa! So the second time I wanted to come, I did it on my own. No agency at all. Saved me time and money!

Steps I did to process my visitor’s visa

1. Downloaded a New Zealand Visitor’s Form.

2.Filled up the form and produced the supporting documents.

A. 1. For good health, I had a medical certificate from a Doctor who is in the approved list for Immigration Medicals .

2. For good character, an NBI clearance (National Bureau of Investigation).

B. Passport :

C. For proof that I plan to leave NZ, I had a written confirmation from a Travel Agency where I bought my plane  ticket that I  had already booked and paid for a round trip ticket.

D. For the Evidence of Funds: I submitted a “Declaration of My NZ Sponsor that they will pay for my accommodation and maintenance” while I am inNZ.

A Sponsor for a New Zealand Visitor must be: 

1. A relative or a friend.

2. A New Zealand citizen or a holder of a New Zealand       Residence Permit.

When the supporting documents were all completed,  I called up Visa Information & Application Center and requested for a courier to pick up my application and supporting documents ( my original passport included) . The courier came on the scheduled day. I was asked some questions over the phone. Lo and behold! I got back my Passport with my Visitor’s Visa stamped on it within 8 days! I noticed that my Visitor’s Visa was stamped on my Passport on the 6th day of my application. The New Zealand Immigration in the Philippines really worked fast!