Before you can start the visa application process, you'll need to determine what visa you need. Different types of visas are available for different purposes and nationalities. For Filipino tourists, the most common visa type is the Visitor Visa.
To determine your visa requirements, you can visit the New Zealand Immigration website and complete the visa wizard. This tool will ask you a series of questions about your purpose of travel and your nationality, and will then recommend the correct visa for you.
Step 2: Complete the Visa Application Form
Once you have determined the visa you need, you will need to complete the visa application form. The application form can be found on the New Zealand Immigration website.
The visa application form is quite detailed and will require you to provide personal information, such as your name, date of birth, and passport number, as well as information about your trip, such as your intended dates of travel.
You will also need to attach a number of supporting documents to your application form, including your passport, a passport-sized photograph, evidence of your income or financial ability, and evidence of your accommodation in New Zealand.
Step 3: Pay the Application Fee
Once you have completed the visa application form and gathered the required supporting documents, you will need to pay the visa application fee.
The visa application fee varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for and your nationality. For Filipino tourists applying for a Visitor Visa, the fee is NZ$190.
Step 4: Submit your Application
Once you have completed the visa application form, gathered the required supporting documents, and paid the application fee, you can submit your application. You can submit your application online or by mail.
If you are submitting your application online, you can create an account on the New Zealand Immigration website and upload your application form and supporting documents.
If you are submitting your application by mail, you can send your completed application form, supporting documents, and the application fee to the New Zealand embassy or consulate in your country.
Step 5: Wait for a Decision
Once your visa application has been submitted, you will need to wait for a decision to be made.
The processing time for a Visitor Visa application typically takes around 20 working days. However, it can take longer during peak periods.
If your visa application is approved, you will be issued a visa. The visa will be valid for a specified period of time and will allow you to enter and exit New Zealand as many times as you need during that period.
