IMPORTANT NOTES
 It is your responsibility to lodge the following requirements with your application. Incomplete applications or those without the necessary requirements will be returned to applicants.
 There are three streams of Resident Visa policy:-
- Family Stream (Family Parent, Partnership, Family Sibling and Adult Child,
Family Dependent Child)
- Pacific Access Category (PAC Tuvalu & Kiribati)
- Skilled
 Only applications with the most up-to-date INZ forms will be accepted.
 Faxed, incomplete or unsigned applications will NOT be accepted.
 Documents submitted with your application can be photocopies (certified as “True
Copy” of the original)
although we may request to see the original documents. Please do not send in originals unless you are asked to.
 APPLICATION FORM:
A Residence Application (INZ 1000), and the Supplementary Form for Citizens of Fiji (INZ 1139) must be fully completed in English. Answer each question on the form and continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
 APPLICATION FEE:
The application fee for Fiji, Tuvalu and Kiribati passport holders is currently FJ$1205
(Family Category), FJ$990 (Pacific Access Category) & FJ$2055 (Skilled
Migrant Category). This can be paid by Bank Cheque or by credit card.
Fees may differ for those holding passports from another country. Please check the fees on our web site at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/ and click the fees tab.
 PHOTO:
Two recent passport sized photo (must be less than 12 months old) of each person included in the application.
 PASSPORT OR TRAVEL DOCUMENT:
Passport copy only (must be certified as “True Copy” of the original).
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 Completed application form
 Certified passport copies
 Completed medical certificates, INZ 1007 (less than 3 months old at time of lodgement)
 Police Certificates of country of citizenship (less than 6 months old at time of lodgement) and each country in which the applicant has lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years

 Full registry-issued birth, marriage, divorce and adoption certificates (if applicable) for those included on the application form
 Full residential address to be completed on the application form
Family Parent
 Completed sponsorship form (INZ 1024)
 Evidence of relationship to each child & immigration status
 Including compulsory lodgement requirements
Family Sibling and Adult Child
 Completed sponsorship form (INZ 1024)
 Offer of Employment
 Evidence of relationship to each immediate family member & immigration status
(parents & siblings)
 Including compulsory lodgement requirements
Partnership
 Completed Partnership Support Form for Residence (INZ 1178)
 Evidence of the relationship
 Including compulsory lodgement requirements
Family Dependent Child
 Evidence of relationship to NZ resident/citizen parent
 Including compulsory lodgement requirements
Pacific Access Category
 Offer of Employment
 Including compulsory lodgement requirements
Skilled Migrant
An Expression of Interest Form (NZIS 1100) needs to be filled and sent to the provided address. Application fee is NZ$440 for ONLINE applicants and NZ$560 for those submitting a paper form.
Successful applicant will be sent an Invitation to
Apply (ITA) with the residence package. Application is lodged or to be sent direct to Christchurch Branch. For more information please visit www.immigration.govt.nz
.
PROCESSING TIME:
The processing time varies and a decision could be made within 3 to 24 months
(depending on category you apply under). Additional information and/or document(s) required can delay the processing time which can exceed the timeframe stated above.

COMPLETED APPLICATION:
When process is completed or a decision has been made, the applicant/client will be advised in writing on next step/procedure to follow.
Please do not pay for any travel arrangements before a visa is granted. We accept no responsibility should you choose to do so, nor will we expedite processing due to fixed travel dates.
PASSPORT DISPATCH:
When sending passport(s) for visa issuance and/or documents which you would like returned, please:

Include a pre-paid, self-addressed courier bag when sending your documents in order to have these returned as safely and efficiently as possible.
Or
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Indicate the courier company you would like used in writing in your application, e.g. attach a note to your application, or contact your assigned Visa Officer directly to advice. Your documents will then be returned via “Freight Forward” where payment for postage is required on receipt of the consignment. Passport(s) and documents can also be sent via post (registered mail) if courier services do not cover your area.
The following courier companies are most frequently used for delivery within Fiji:
EMS, PNT, DHL, TNT, and CDP. If documents are to be sent internationally, DHL,
EMS, and TNT offer a pre-paid international postal service. Please enquire directly with your selected courier company to arrange international mail.
Note: If an agent has lodged your application, the passport will be returned to them.