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New Zealand Visa Checklist

Student Visa Application Form (Print on both sides of the page - Black & White Print-Out is acceptable). This form will be filled up by us at Valmiki.

One recent passport size. Write your full name and the Passport Number on the back of the photos.

(a) New Zealand Visa Fee has to be paid by Demand Draft favoring “Immigration New Zealand” payable at Hyderabad or New Delhi (b) (Co-operative Banks drafts / Pay Order / Bankers Cheque are NOT acceptable. Only Demand Draft is accepted. For the latest fees, kindly contact our Counsellors.

Covering Letter signed by the student - explaining the evidence of funds being submitted with the application, background of the applicant, applicant’s English language ability and the complete list of documents attached. This letter will be prepared by us at Valmiki.

(a) Statement of Purpose - Citing the reasons why the applicant is applying, what he wishes to do and how the course would help him in the future. (b) Also giving reasons as to why the applicant should be granted a student visa. This SOP should not be the same as the one submitted to the University since this is meant for the Consulate. (c) Our counselor will assist you to prepare the SOP. Kindly keep a copy of the SOP as it will be useful in case of a telephonic interview.

Original + Notarized Photocopy of Offer Letter from the Institution / University

Original + Notarized Photocopy of Guarantee of Accommodation or arrangements for accommodation made in case the student intends to stay with his relative in New Zealand.

(a) Financial Undertaking Form/s (Print on separate pages - Black & White Print-out is acceptable). On Page No.2, the sponsor should sign. (b) Also Bank’s Stamp and sign would be required on Page No.2 either from the Bank from which you have taken a Bank Loan or from the Bank where you are maintaining bank balance or fixed deposit of Rs 300000 or more.

Affidavit of Support from Sponsors on Plain Paper this should be notarized by a Notary Public. This should also mention the relationship of the Sponsors with the student and other details as per the format given to you.

(a) Bank Authorization Letter from Sponsors (both Parents) addressed to the bank, authorizing New Zealand Immigration Service to verify the Bank balance with the name, telephone number of the bank officials who can be contacted for verification. (b) This letter should be printed in duplicate. One copy should be given to the Bank and the 2nd Copy will be sent to NZIS along with the Visa application. The format of the same is given to you. (c) This letter is required for all the accounts.

Evidence of Funds - Entire course Fees + NZ$ 10000 per year as living expenses.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ACCEPTED SOURCES OF LIQUID FUNDS:

1. Original Bank Loan Sanction Letter - It should be a detailed letter containing all the terms and conditions of Loan like Rate of Interest, Loan Amount, Margin, Security, Repayment terms, Guarantors, etc.
2. (1) Bank Balance - Notarized Photocopy of Bank Statements / Bank Passbooks for past 6 months not more than one week old. Solvency Certificates and Bank Balance Certificate is not acceptable. (2) Please note that the Bank balance shown in the Bank Statement / Bank Passbook cannot be withdrawn until the Visa is approved. NZIS accepts Bank statements or passbooks of all banks including co-op. banks.
3. In case of recent Bank Deposits, also provide evidence from where the money has come for e.g in case of sale of property kindly attach copy of the Sale agreement, in case of sale of shares kindly attach the contract bill alongwith the previous and the latest Demat Statement.
4. Notarized Photocopy of Bank Fixed Deposit Receipts / NRE Deposits
5. Notarized Copies of Employers Provident Fund A/c or Government Provident Fund with telephone numbers for verification, Only Withdraw able amount would be considered
6. Notarized Photocopy of Post Office Accounts
7. Notarized Photocopy of National Saving Certificates
8. Notarized Copies of Kisan Vikas Patra
9. Notarized Photocopy of PPF Passbook, Only Withdrawable amount would be considered

Although the following assets are not considered as liquid funds it is highly recommended to show all other available assets like:

1. Notarized Photocopy Of Share Demat Statements along with the present Market Value Statement / Mutual funds / Bonds
2. Notarized Photocopy of LIC Policies
3. Notarized copy of Property Deeds / Flat Agreement. In case of Land, kindly provide Copy of 7/12 Extract. Valuation Report is not required.

Summary Statement of Assets and Income will be prepared byValmiki.

(a) Notarized Photocopy of last 3 years income tax papers of all family members: I.T.Acknowledgement / Form 2D / Saral, tax challans & Statement of Computation of Total Income, In case the sponsor or student is employed also attach copy of Form 16. (b) In case of Agricultural Income kindly provide a letter from Mamlatdar / Tehsildar / Talati mentioning the agricultural Income for the last 3 years. (Letter should be translated in English by Government Authorized translator)

(c) IF THE COURSE DURATION IS 12 - 18 MONTHS, IT IS STRONGLY ADVISABLE TO SHOW GROSS TOTAL INCOME OF RS. 3.50 LAKHS (MINIMUM) FOR THE LAST I.T. RETURNS FILED OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDED.

If the sponsor is a Businessman, his Business papers can also be produced like Partnership Deed / Memorandum & Articles Of Association, Income Tax Papers for last 3 years as mentioned above and Bank Statements of the Company for last 6 months.

Notarized Copy of Salary Slip of Sponsors and the student, if employed. (Last 3 months).

If Tuition fee is paid in advance, then Notarized Photocopy of payment receipt.

Notarized Photocopy of Educational Certificates

1. IELTS / TOEFL score
2. Std. 10 Mark sheet and Passing Certificate
3. Std. 12 Mark sheet and Passing Certificate
4. Graduation / Diploma Mark sheets for all years
5. Graduation Passing Certificate
6. Degree / Diploma Certificate
7. Post Graduation Mark sheets for all years
8. Post Graduation Passing Certificate
9. Post Graduation Degree Certificate
10. Other Courses and Diplomas done
11. Internship / Industrial Training Certificates

Supplementary Information Form (Print on separate pages - Black & White Print-out is acceptable). This form also requires the complete Birth dates of all Family Members including brothers and married sisters. This form will be filled up byValmiki.

(a) Notarized Photocopy of Appointment Letters, Promotion Letters, Work Experience Certificates - on company letterhead of all employers. The company address and phone number must be included on the letter. (b) Please note that NZIS will telephone all employers to verify the work experience. Kindly do not submit any fraudulent documents. Majority of visa rejections have been on account of fraudulent work experience documents.

Original + Notarized Photocopy of Passport - all pages including blank pages (valid for 6 months)

Notarized Photocopy of Passport of Guarantor, if in New Zealand.

(a) Original Police Clearance Certificate from Regional Passport Office. Police Clearance Certificate issued by DCP’s office is also acceptable. (b) The time taken to issue PCC varies from passport office to passport office. Please note that it can take much longer to get the PCC in case your current residence address differs from the address mentioned on the passport. (c) PCC is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Kindly take a Photocopy of the passport of all pages (including blank pages) before applying for PCC. (d) Information on how to obtain a Police Clearance: The Police Clearance form can be downloaded from the following website http://apps.appolice.gov.in/pcchyderabad/instructions.aspx#__pccDocumentsRequiredForPCC or http://apps.appolice.gov.in/pcchyderabad/applicantdetails.aspx or can be collected from the regional passport offices. When collected from the regional passport office, the price for the form is Rs. 5 and is available at Passport Application Counter. In Hyderabad, the applicant has to visit the following address of Regional Passport Office.

Regional Passport Office
No.8-2-215 to 219, Adjacent To Prashant Theatre
Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500003
Voice : 27704646, 27704747, 27704689
Fax : 040 - 27705656
Tele Enquiry : 27708888
Suggestions & Queries : rpo.hyderabad@mea.gov.in

The certificate must be the original, bearing the official Ministry Seal.

Requirements to obtain Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

The following have to be submitted along with the completed PCC form:

Rs. 500 Cash - Rs.5 for Application Form.
2 photocopies of passport (self attested).
3 passport size photographs
Passport for verification

If passport is not issued from RPO (Regional Passport Office), proof of residence must be provided:

Ration Card
Water/Electricity /Telephone Bill
Running Bank A/c (Last One Year)
Appointment letter of Reputed Company on letterhead.

(a) Original Medical & T.B. X-ray Certificates from Panel Doctors Only - Reports should be sealed by the Panel Doctor and cannot be opened by the student. - Fill up the prescribed Medical Form. (b) The medical report is valid for 3 months form the date of issue. For more details on the documents required for Medical examination and the list of panel doctors kindly refer to our checklist.

Medical Examination: The student can call up the clinic for an appointment. The Medical Examination can be done from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. The Check-up will be completed in 3 hours approx. The report will be given in one week’s time.

City: Hyderabad
Doctor: Dr K K Parekh
Address: Consultant Physician, Care Hospital, the Heart Hospital, Exhibition Road, Nampally, Hyderabad 500 001
Phone: Mobile: 9849016880 040- 2473 5465, 2473 5364, 55517777 & 24732684 Fax: 040-24745110

City: Hyderabad
Doctor:Dr Manjunath Dinakar
Address: MEDICITI HOSPITALS 5-9-22 Secretariat Road Hyderabad - 500 063
Phone: 040-23231111 (Ext: 672 & 643)

Requirements for Medical Examination:

1. Medical Form: It can be downloaded and printed in Black and White - Medical Form should be printed on separate pages. Also carry one photocopy of the Medical Form. Fill up pages 1 to 5 of the Medical Form in Black Ball Pen. All other pages will be filled by the Doctor.
2. One Photocopy of the Passport.
3. Five Passport-size photographs.
4. One Negative (of the same photographs)
5. Rs. 4000 in Cash.
6. Old Medical History, if available
7. Spectacles, if any
8. No fasting required.

Visa Application Process:

1. Once all your documents are complete as per the given checklist. Kindly fix up an appointment with your counselor at your respective centre. It takes nearly four hours to complete the documentation process.
2. Thereafter we submit your Visa application to TT Services who are the authorized collection agent appointed by NZIS. TT Services will then forward your Visa application to NZIS New Delhi.
3. NZIS may take a telephonic Interview of the student.
4. After 3 - 4 weeks NZIS will send the pre visa approval letter toValmiki.
5. Thereafter, you have to pay the first year’s complete tuition fees to the college or university by telegraphic transfer.
6. Kindly submit a copy of the TT Advice toValmiki. We shall then send the TT Advice to your college or university.
7. University will in turn send the fee receipt by email to your Visa Officer directly.
8. NZIS will then stamp your passport and return it toValmiki. Please note that the passport is returned only one month prior to the course start date.

AIR TICKET BOOKING:

(a) We advise you to make a provisional booking of the air ticket. Air ticket should be booked 3 - 4 days prior to the orientation date. (b) For making the provisional booking, you need not pay the travel agent. The ticket should be issued only after the visa is stamped. PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL VIA AUSTRALIA, SINCE YOU WILL REQUIRE A TRANSIT VISA FOR AUSTRALIA. For provisional air ticket booking at discounted student fares, kindly contact :

1. Cox & Kings Contact person: Mr.Priya Ramanand: 9849635849

BANK LOAN

VALMIKI also provides assistance with bank loan. For a complete list of banks kindly contact your Counselor. Please note that it takes atleast 3-4 weeks to process the Bank loan.

For Bank Loan assistance, you can contact:

HDFC Bank A. Suresh Babu - Manager Sales Education loans
HDFC Bank Limited,4th Floor, Lala 1 Land Mark
D.No.5-4-94 to 97, MG Road, Ranigunj
Secunderabad-500003, Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 040-66148174/ 09347064838
Email :appana.sureshbabu@hdfcbank.com

SPONSORS:

(a) Although anyone can act as your sponsor, it advisable to show your parents or a close blood relative as your sponsor. You can show any number of sponsors. (b) Your sponsors could also be your brother, sister, uncle (Father’s Brother, Mother’s brother), Aunt (Father’s sister, Mother’s sister), Grandparents, etc. (c) If available kindly attach their relationship proof like passport copy, pan card copy, etc. If it not possible to show any blood relative as your sponsor, you can also show your friends as sponsors. (d) The sponsor needs to provide all the relevant documents as per the checklist. Even a New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident can be your sponsor.

Some Important Points to Remember:

1. Visa application should be lodged at least 2 months prior to the course commencement date.
2. (a) All Photocopies should be clear and should be Notarized OR (b) alternatively The Photocopies of all documents can be certified as “ORIGINAL SIGHTED” by Valmiki Corporate Office only and therefore need not be notarized.
3. All Original Documents should also be accompanied by one set of Clear Notarized Photocopy OR Photocopies Certified by Valmiki - H.O.
4. Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR) Stamp is not required for New Zealand, Australia, UK and USA.
5. (a) The Consulate does not consider the value of Immovable Properties, LIC Policies, Shares, Bonds, Mutual Funds and Jewellery for the purpose of funding the Education in New Zealand. However, they should be shown in the Summary Statement in order to reflect your net worth. (b) In case of liquid Assets, you should consider the Investment Value and not the maturity value. In case of PPF and Employees Provident Fund, the Visa officer will only consider the amount available for withdrawal. However, you can mention the complete amount as shown in the Passbook / Statement. (c) Please note that for all the assets that are shown in the Summary Statement, documentary evidence is necessary.
6. (a) The funds required to be shown for Visa purpose will depend on the duration of the course as mentioned on the Offer letter. (b) For e.g. If the Offer letter mentions Postgraduate Diploma (Duration - One Year), then funds should be shown only for One year as follows:
   Tuition fee - NZ $ ________
   + Living Expense - NZ $ 10000
   + Airfare - Rs. 50000
   (c) The required liquid funds can be shown either through 100% bank Loan or partly through bank Loan and partly through other acceptable liquid funds. You can show any number of Bank accounts. (d) (1) Please Note that the Visa officer will calculate the Value of One New Zealand Dollar as what prevails on the day when the Visa Application is assessed. (2) Therefore, it is advisable to take the conversion rate of New Zealand Dollar on a slightly higher side for the purpose of arriving at the actual cost of Education in New Zealand.
7. You can apply for Student Visa even 6 months prior to your course start date.
8. The duration of Student Visa is normally one year. If required it can be easily renewed in New Zealand. The student need not come back to India to renew his Student Visa.
9. (a) On a Student Visa, the student can work part-time for 20 hours per week during term time and full time during vacation. (b) The minimum wage in New Zealand is NZ$ 10 per hour. Majority of the Indian students are able to recover their living cost through part time jobs.
10. On completion of the course the student will be eligible to get a 6 month open work permit which will be stamped in New Zealand. During this time if he gets a job offer his student visa can be converted into a work permit.
11. Since a New Zealand qualification attract bonus points, most students even become eligible to file their expression of interest for permanent residency, as soon as they get a job offer.
12. (a) Dependants can also accompany the student. If a student is pursuing a postgraduate course, the dependant is allowed to work full time on a work visa. (b) In case the student is pursuing a graduate diploma the dependant can travel to New Zealand on a visitors Visa.