New Zealand Visa From South Africa

This island country is a popular destination for South Africans to visit. However, if you’re planning a holiday to either the North Island or the South Island, you must be aware in advance whether an application for a New Zealand visa for South Africa citizens is necessary.

You can rely on Byevisa as your partner when it comes to making applications for travel authorisations to destinations around the world. You can depend on us to give you the information and guidance you require. Read on to learn everything you need to know.

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Do I Need a Visa to Visit New Zealand From South Africa?

South African citizens who wish to visit this country must apply for appropriate travel authorisation before setting off on their trip. Soon, an online application process is likely to be put in place but at present this is not available. Therefore, all applications need to be made through the VAC (Visa Application Centre) in Pretoria.

How Do I Apply for a New Zealand Visa From South Africa?

South Africans heading to this popular destination on holiday must make an application in the traditional way, via the VAC. Soon, though, an online process is going to be put in place and we can help you with making this type of application.

What Are the New Zealand Visa Requirements for South African Citizens?

To obtain your travel authorisation you must supply the following:

• A valid passport with 3 months’ validity remaining after you finish your holiday in NZ.
• A recent photograph.
• A bank account statement to show you can support yourself during your stay.
• A return flight ticket.
• Proof of your criminal background.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Visa to New Zealand From South Africa?

Since the application process involves going through the VAC to obtain the necessary travel authorisation you need to ensure that you’ve left sufficient time before your trip to make your application.

It’s recommended to apply around 5 months before you’re due to set off on your holiday so that you can have the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have the paperwork in hand when setting off on your trip.

What Is the Cost of a Visa to New Zealand From South Africa?

South African citizens applying for a tourist travel authorisation to New Zealand must pay the required fee when making their application. The cost of this authorisation is 246 NZD. This amount includes the non-refundable immigration levy and the tourism levy that the local immigration authorities require.

How Long Can I Stay in New Zealand With This Visa?

With this type of tourist travel authorisation you are permitted to enter the country for a period of up to 9 months within a period of 18 months. It’s also possible to extend your stay if you wish up to 12 months in a total period of 24 months.

To qualify for this, you need to show that you have supported yourself financially during your stay without having been sponsored, having studied or worked. If you’ve visited the country for 12 months in total recently, you need to stay outside the country for a period of 12 months before you’re able to make an application for a further Visitor Visa.

New Zealand Visa Application in South Africa FAQs

We hope that we’ve supplied you with the required information to make your travel authorisation application as a South African citizen. However, if you have any further questions, read on to discover the solutions to a few more commonly asked questions.

Do South Africans Have to Take a Medical Exam to Enter New Zealand?

South Africans visiting the country for tourism purposes need not have any type of medical examination when making an application for a Visitor Visa. However, if you are making an application for any type of residency authorisation, a medical exam is necessary to be granted legal entry into the country.

Is There a Work Visa Available for South Africa Citizens?

South Africans who are coming to the country for work purposes must make an application for the right type of travel authorisation.

A Visitor Visa is not suitable for this purpose since this type of authorisation is only suitable for travellers who intend to stay in the country for tourism purposes and who do not intend to make any money or do any work during their visit. To come to the country to work for any length of time, you need to apply for a work visa.

How Do I Call Here From South Africa?

When you’re arranging a holiday you may need to telephone a tour operator, hotel or accommodation provider in the country that you’re visiting. If you’re planning a visit to this destination, you may need to place a telephone call from your home country before your trip.

Follow this procedure to place your call:

• Dial 00 – the exit code.
• Dial 64 – the country code.
• Dial the area code – there are 75 different codes for this country.
• Dial the number you need to contact.

Is It a Safe Country to Visit on Holiday?

South Africans visiting this country on holiday can rest assured that they are visiting a safe country. You are likely to experience no issues at all during your visit as long as you bear in mind that when you’re travelling anywhere overseas you should take a few sensible precautions.

Remain vigilant when in crowded areas or when using public transport, take care when in bars or clubs and don’t accept drinks from strangers, and always be wary when using ATMs. These are 3 key pieces of advice that you should follow to ensure that your trip is fun and trouble-free.

More Information About Your Visa Application for New Zealand

You should now have enough information to apply for your travel authorisation. However, should you need any further guidance or help, check out our NZeTA page here and our visit NZ page here. We hope you have a fab trip!