The immigration authorities from Hong Kong and Canada have been working together to facilitate immigration for people seeking residency in the country. For a limited time, Canadian citizens can apply for a New Zealand visa if they are already living in Hong Kong, while Chinese citizens can also apply for a New Zealand work visa if they live in Canada.
How to Apply
If you are a citizen of Canada or Hong Kong and want to visit New Zealand for tourism, business, study or work, you can now apply for a visa at a New Zealand embassy or consulate. Please read the following information carefully to find out how to apply: NEW ZEALAND VISA FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS
- Check if you need a visa: If you are visiting New Zealand for tourism, business, study or work purposes, you do not need a visa. However, if your stay in New Zealand is longer than three months, you will need to apply for a visitor visa.
- Check the validity of your travel document: Make sure that your travel document is valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand.
- Verify your identity: Before applying for a visa, please verify your identity with the government authorities of the country where you live or with the airline or hotel where you plan to stay.
- Prepare application forms: To apply for a visa, you will need to prepare application forms available from the embassy or consulate of New Zealand in your home country. The application form should include detailed information about your travel plans and reasons for wanting to visit New Zealand.
- Submit application forms: After completing all required fields on the application form, please submit it together with all required documents (such as passport photos) to the embassy or consulate of New Zealand in your home country.
When can I apply for a New Zealand visa?
Canada and Hong Kong citizens can now apply for new Zealand visas. This means that people who hold a valid Canadian passport or a Hong Kong passport with an appropriate visa endorsement can now apply for a New Zealand visa at the New Zealand Embassy or Consulate in their home country. This change comes into effect on October 1, 2018. NEW ZEALAND VISA FOR HONG KONG CITIZENS
What is a New Zealand Visa?
If you are a citizen of Canada or Hong Kong and you want to visit New Zealand, you can now apply for a visa online. This means that you don’t have to go to a foreign embassy or consulate in order to get your visa.
To qualify for a New Zealand visa, you must be able to prove that you have sufficient funds available when you arrive in New Zealand and that you will not be a financial burden to the country. You should also provide evidence of your health and safety before applying for a visa.
Once you have applied for a New Zealand visa, it will take around 10 working days for the Embassy or Consulate in your home country to process the application. If everything is approved, you will then be given an appointment date and time to come to New Zealand.
What are the Requirements for a New Zealand Visa?
If you are a citizen of either Canada or Hong Kong, and you want to visit New Zealand, you can now apply for a visa. The requirements for a New Zealand visa are the same as for any other country: you must have a valid passport, be in good health, and have enough money to support yourself while in New Zealand.
What documents do I need?
If you are a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Hong Kong, you can now apply for a New Zealand visa. This new visa arrangement is part of the Canada-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Agreement (CHEEA).
To be eligible for a New Zealand visa, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be a citizen of Canada or have permanent resident status in Hong Kong.
You must not be inadmissible under any provision of the Immigration Act.
You must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months after your intended return to Canada.
You must have sufficient funds to cover your expenses while in New Zealand.
How Long Will It Take to Get a Visa?
If you are a citizen of either Canada or Hong Kong, you can now apply for a new Zealand visa through the New Zealand Visa Online Service (NZVOS). The application process is simple and takes only a few minutes to complete. You will need to provide some basic information such as your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and e-mail address. You will also need to upload a scan of your passport page containing your photo and signature. Once you have completed the application form, you will need to pay the processing fee. The total cost of the visa application process is NZ$60. If you have any questions about the visa application process or payment procedure, please do not hesitate to contact NZVOS. It is important to note that processing times vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for. Most applications take around three weeks to be processed and should be received within two weeks of being submitted.