INZ Manila Branch

Source: immigration.govt.nz

NEW VISA FEES

VISA TYPE	FEE
VISITOR VISA For Philippine Passport Holders
59 days and below	NO FEE
60 days and above	Php 3,600
For Other Nationalities	Php 3,600
For Palau Citizens	Php 2,750
LIMITED PURPOSE VISA
For Study Purpose (Philippine Citizens / Residents)	Php 5,500
Others (60 days stay & above) (Philippine Citizens / Residents)	Php 3,600
For Study Purpose (Palau Citizens)	Php 4,150
Others (Palau Citizens)	Php 2,750
Visa for the Purpose of RSE	Php 5,500
STUDENT VISA
For Philippine Citizens / Residents	Php 5,500
For Palau Citizens	Php 4,150
WORK VISA
Work to Residence – Talent / LTSSL	Php 6,600
Work Visa – Partnership (Partner of New Zealand citizen/resident)	Php 7,700
Work Visa – Essential Skills / AIP / Partner of a Worker (Philippine Citizens / Residents)	Php 5,500
Work Visa – Essential Skills / AIP / Partner of a Worker (Palau Citizens)	Php 4,950
TRANSIT	Php 3,300
RETURNING RESIDENT’S VISA	Php 3,850
LABEL TRANSFER (to new passport)	Php 2,200

Effective 12 January 2009

TRANSFER OF VISA CHECKLIST

A Guide for Applicants

It is important that you provide all the relevant information requested below so we can accept and process your application promptly. If any of the following are not received, the application may not be accepted for assessment.

All documents not in English must be translated by a translation service. A translation service may NOT certify documents as original.

Application forms can be downloaded and other relevant information may be found on our website www.immigration.govt.nz.

1. APPLICATION FORM

A “Confirmation of a Visa or Permit” must be fully completed in English. Answer each question on the form and continue that question on a separate sheet if necessary.

2. APPLICATION FEE

See separate Fee List.

3. PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Applicants must supply their current valid passport and either their old passport with a visa endorsed or evidence they reported a lost or stolen passport to the police or their Embassy.

4. LODGING YOUR APPLICATION

You can request your application to be collected by courier from anywhere in the Philippines by calling (2) 845-9222. You will be charged a return courier fee to collect the passport and have it returned to you after processing.

Applications can be lodged in person from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday at the VIA center, Unit 1003, 10/F One Corporate Plaza, 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave (Pasay Rd), Makati City. You will need to pay a one way courier fee to have your passport returned. The courier fees are outlined below:

	Lodgments thru the Call Center		Direct Lodgments thru the VIA Center
	Roundtrip Rates (includes pickup & return)	One Way Rates (pickup of additional documents)	One Way Rates (applies to return of processed passports)
Individual	PHP 350	PHP 175	PHP 200
Family/Group*	PHP 500	PHP 250	PHP 300

* applies when there is more than 1 passport associated with the application being returned to the same address

NOTE: Please prepare separate payment for courier/postage fee in the form of either cash or cheque payable to PIASI for those applications with Direct Lodgements thru the VIA Centre.

Manila Branch Visa Application Centre Unit 901, 9/F One Corporate Plaza 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave (Pasay Rd) Makati City. Web address: www.immigration.govt.nz/branch/manila

LODGING APPLICATIONS FROM NEW ZEALAND: You can courier applications directly to the VIA Center at the address on the header. You need to indicate how and where you want the documents returned, either to the applicant in the Philippines or to the representative in New Zealand. If we return the documents to the applicant in the Philippines, the applicant needs to pay the One Way Rates as above. The applicant can pay collect. If you would like us to return the documents back to New Zealand, please provide a prepaid courier fee.

5. PROCESSING TIME

We aim to process your application within 10 working days. If you application will take longer we will advise you of this in 10 working days.

VISITOR VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST

A guide for applicants

It is important that you provide all the relevant information requested below so we can accept and process your application promptly. If any of the following are not received, the application may not be accepted for assessment.

All documents not in English must be translated by a translation service. A translation service may NOT certify documents as original.

Application forms can be downloaded and other relevant information may be found on our website www.immigration.govt.nz.

1. APPLICATION FORM

An “Application for Visiting New Zealand” (NZIS 1017) and Supplementary Questionnaire to accompany application for visitor visa must be fully completed in English. Answer each question on the form and continue that question on a separate sheet if necessary. A couple and their dependant children 19 years of age and under may be included on the same application form.

2. APPLICATION FEE

See separate Fee List.

3. PHOTO

One recent passport sized photo (must be less than 6 months old) of each person included in the application.

4. PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Passports must be valid for 3 months beyond intended date of departure from New Zealand. We will accept the application with a certified copy of the bio-data page of the passport but we will require the actual passport for 24 hours before a visa is issued.

5. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT WHILE VISITING NEW ZEALAND

EITHER Evidence of funds to support yourself which must be a minimum of NZ$1,000.00 per month of stay. This can be in the form of bank records, cash, traveller’s cheques or credit card statements.

OR

A “Sponsorship Form” (NZIS1025) completed by a New Zealand citizen or resident along with evidence of their ability to support you while you are in New Zealand.

6. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION

If travelling on business or attending a conference, evidence of business contacts in New Zealand such as invitations or correspondence with New Zealand business parties are required. This information is not required if you have travelled previously to New Zealand on business.

To enable us to make an informed decision, please provide any additional information which proves you will be a genuine short-term visitor to New Zealand, and shows you have incentive to return to your home country after visiting New Zealand such as:

· A letter of leave from your employer or school. Letters from an employer should include annual income, length of employment and position held. Also, it must be on company letterhead, bearing the stamp of the company and the signature of the head of the company or the responsible person of the personnel department. If you are self-employed, business or company registration certificate showing proof of ownership and company bank statements must be submitted.

· Evidence of any previous travel i.e. clear copy of visas on passport.

· Your travel/flight bookings/itinerary if available

Children under the age of 16 years travelling alone or with only 1 parent must provide a written letter of consent from both parents which include the parents contact details and identification.

7. X-RAY FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING

Applicants for temporary entry to New Zealand must have an acceptable standard of health

All applicants from a high incidence TB country (which includes the Philippines) intending to be in New Zealand for more than 6 months must undergo TB screening and provide a Chest X-ray certificate (NZIS1096) completed by an approved INZ Panel Doctor. Please check our website to find the Panel Doctor nearest to you. Pregnant women and children below the age of 11 years are not required to have a chest x-ray.

8. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

FULL MEDICAL: Applicants intending to spend more than 12 months in New Zealand are required to supply a full medical certificate (NZIS1007). Medical reports must be completed by an approved INZ Panel Doctor. Please check our website to find the Panel Doctor nearest to you.

POLICE CLEARANCES: Applicants over 17 years intending to remain in New Zealand for more than 24 months are required to supply a police clearance certificate from their country of residence and any country the applicant has been in for five years or more since turning 17.

9. LODGING YOUR APPLICATION

You can request your application to be collected by courier from anywhere in the Philippines by calling (2) 845-9222. You will be charged a return courier fee to collect the passport and have it returned to you after processing.

Applications can be lodged in person from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday at the VIA Center, Unit 901, 9/F One Corporate Plaza, 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave (Pasay Rd), Makati City. You will need to pay a one way courier fee to have your passport returned. The courier fees are outlined below:

	Lodgments thru the Call Center		Direct Lodgments thru the VIA Center
	Roundtrip Rates (includes pickup & return)	One Way Rates (pickup of additional documents)	One Way Rates (applies to return of processed passports)
Individual	PHP 350	PHP 175	PHP 200
Family/Group*	PHP 500	PHP 250	PHP 300

· applies when there is more than 1 passport associated with the application being returned to the same address

NOTE: Please prepare separate payment for courier/postage fee in the form of either cash or cheque payable to PIASI for those applications with Direct Lodgements thru the VIA Centre.

LODGING APPLICATIONS FROM NEW ZEALAND: You can courier applications directly to the VIA Center at the address on the header. You need to indicate how and where you want the documents returned, either to the applicant in the Philippines or to the representative in New Zealand. If we return the documents to the applicant in the Philippines, the applicant needs to pay the One Way Rates as above. The applicant can pay collect. If you would like us to return the documents back to New Zealand, please provide a prepaid courier fee.

10. PROCESSING TIME

We aim to process your application within 10 working days. If your application will take longer we will advise you of this in 10 working days. In some cases we may take up to 2 months to process your application, for example, if your medical certificate requires referral to New Zealand.

VISITOR VISA (Parent and Grandparent Multiple Entry) APPLICATION CHECKLIST

A Guide for Applicants

A new multiple visitor’s visa allows multiple visits by parents and grandparents of New Zealand citizens or residents for up to six months, totalling no more than 18 months in any 3 years.

It is important that you provide all the relevant information requested below so we can accept and process your application promptly. If any of the following are not received, the application may not be accepted for assessment.

All documents not in English must be translated by a translation service. A translation service may NOT certify documents as original.

Application forms can be downloaded and other relevant information may be found on our website www.immigration.govt.nz.

1. APPLICATION FORM

An “Application for Visiting New Zealand” (NZIS 1017) and Supplementary Questionnaire to accompany application for visitor visa must be fully completed in English. Answer each question on the form and continue that question on a separate sheet if necessary.

Note: Applicants’ children must complete a separate application for visitor visa and may not apply under this category.

2. APPLICATION FEE

The current application fee for this category is 4,550 Philippines Pesos. This fee applies to all Philippine Passport holders and other nationalities except for Palau Citizens which is 3,500 Philippines Pesos. The fee can be paid by bank draft made payable to “New Zealand Immigration Service”.

The application fee is a processing fee and is NON-REFUNDABLE regardless of the outcome of your visa application.

3. PHOTO

One recent passport sized photo (must be less than 6 months old) of each person included in the application.

4. PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Passports must be valid for 3 months beyond intended date of departure from New Zealand.

5. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT WHILE VISITING NEW ZEALAND

A “Sponsorship Form for Visiting New Zealand” (NZIS1025) completed by a New Zealand citizen or resident in which the sponsor guarantees to meet the cost of the applicant(s) maintenance, accommodation, health care and repatriation.

Manila Branch Visa Application Centre Unit 901, 9/F One Corporate Plaza 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave (Pasay Rd) Makati City. Web address: www.immigration.govt.nz/branch/manila

6. EVIDENCE OF THE NEW ZEALAND IMMIGRATION OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF THE SPONSOR

A certified true copy of the sponsor’s New Zealand residence permit or returning residents visa (personal details page and the page with the immigration label or stamp on it) or certified true copy of the sponsor’s New Zealand passport (personal details page) or citizenship certificate.

7. EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN APPLICANT AND THE SPONSORING CHILD/GRANDCHILD

Birth certificate of the sponsoring child duly authenticated by National Statistics Office (NSO).

8. EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTABLE STANDARD OF HEALTH

Applicants are required to supply a full medical certificate (NZIS1007) including X-ray. Medical reports must be completed by an approved INZ Panel Doctor. Please check our website to find the Panel Doctor nearest to you.

9. LODGING YOUR APPLICATION

You can request your application to be collected by courier from anywhere in the Philippines by calling (2) 845-9222. You will be charged a return courier fee to collect the passport and have it returned to you after processing.

Applications can be lodged in person from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday at the VIA Center, Unit 901, 9/F One Corporate Plaza, 845 Antonio Arnaiz Ave (Pasay Rd), Makati City. You will need to pay a one way courier fee to have your passport returned. The courier fees are outlined below:

	Lodgments thru the Call Center		Direct Lodgments thru the VIA Center
	Roundtrip Rates (includes pickup & return)	One Way Rates (pickup of additional documents)	One Way Rates (applies to return of processed passports)
Individual	PHP 350	PHP 175	PHP 200
Family/Group*	PHP 500	PHP 250	PHP 300

· applies when there is more than 1 passport associated with the application being returned to the same address

NOTE: Please prepare separate payment for courier/postage fee in the form of either cash or cheque payable to PIASI for those applications with Direct Lodgements thru the VIA Centre.

LODGING APPLICATIONS FROM NEW ZEALAND: You can courier applications directly to the VIA Center at the address on the header. You need to indicate how and where you want the documents returned, either to the applicant in the Philippines or to the representative in New Zealand. If we return the documents to the applicant in the Philippines, the applicant needs to pay the One Way Rates as above. The applicant can pay collect. If you would like us to return the documents back to New Zealand, please provide a prepaid courier fee.

10. PROCESSING TIME

We aim to process your application within 7 working days. If you application will take longer we will advise you of this in 7 working days. In some cases we may take up to 2 months to process your application, for example, if your medical certificate requires referral to New Zealand.

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SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONNAIRE TO ACCOMPANY

APPLICATION FOR VISITOR VISA