New Zealand visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting New Zealand

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a New Zealander Visa.

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Confirmed accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

New Zealand Visa for Egyptians

Facts about New Zealand

New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands. It has a total land area of 268,000 square kilometers.

Tourists are not allowed to enter the country with some food items so as prevent pest infestation in the country. Also, fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish cannot be carried along into the country from a foreign country.

Types of New Zealand Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Work visa 15 days Up to 5 years
Student visa 15 days 4 years

General Requirements for New Zealand Visa

  • Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • Correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Confirmed accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
New Zealand Tourist visa New Zealand Work visa New Zealand Student visa

New Zealand Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners with the intention of visiting New Zealand for relaxation, recreation, and sightseeing purposes.
  • Foreigners who want to visit friends and relatives can do so on this visa.
  • If you are visiting friends and relatives in the country, a letter of invitation from your host in the company should be provided. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
  • Applicants of this visa are permitted to take up short courses in the country as long as it is not their main purpose of being in the country.
  • Foreigners can include their partners and dependent children under the age of 19 years on their visa application.
  • You are expected to leave New Zealand at the expiry of this visa.
  • After this visa, foreigners can apply for another Visitor Visa or one of the other visa types.
  • Proof that you can take care of yourself and those accompanying you on this visa is required.
  • Minors should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate which carries both names of their parents.

New Zealand Essential Skills Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Essential Skill Work Visa is issued to foreigners who have been offered a full-time job by an employee in New Zealand.
  • Your employer should provide proof that there was no New Zealander willing and available to take up the job at the time it was offered to you.
  • Applicants of this visa must possess the necessary skills and experience to work in their occupation as listed in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
  • Before you can start working for your employer in New Zealand, you must have a New Zealand registration.
  • Holders of this visa are allowed to work in the country for up to 5 years depending on the skill level of the job they are offered.
  • After this visa expires, foreigners are allowed to apply for another Essential Skills Work Visa if they have a full-time job offer from another employer.
  • Foreigners who want to apply for this visa can do so at any time.
  • Proof that the employer will not pay you below the official minimum wage paid to other New Zealanders during the period of employment.

New Zealand Specific Purpose Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued people visiting New Zealand for a specific purpose or event and have skills that will benefit New Zealand.
  • Examples of people who can apply for this visa are business people on secondments, sports players, professional coaches, sports players, or specialist installers of services.
  • Applicants of this visa must be able to define the specific time period they will need to be in New Zealand.
  • Foreigners with the intention of working for a specific employer for the time allowed to complete their specific purpose or event can also apply for this visa.
  • After the expiry of this visa, foreigners who need more time to complete their specific purpose or event can apply for another Specific Purpose Work Visa.
  • Senior business people on short-term secondments can apply to stay for another 12 months after the visa expires.
  • Business people who are being transferred from one part of a multinational company to another in New Zealand can apply to stay for another 3 years after the visa expires.
  • Foreigners can apply for this visa at any time.

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Foreigners who want to live in New Zealand permanently and have skills that can contribute to New Zealand’s economy are granted this visa.
  • Applicants of this visa who have been employed by an employer in New Zealand have more chances of being issued this visa than those that don’t.
  • There must be proof from your employer in New Zealand that there was no New Zealander available to take up the job at the time you were offered this visa.
  • Applicants must have enough skills, experience, and qualifications for the Embassy to accept the applicant’s Expression of Interest.
  • Foreigners should not be more than 55 years of age when they are applying for this visa.
  • Anyone applying for this visa must be able to speak English language reasonably well.
  • You can live, work, and study in New Zealand on this visa.
  • Applicants of this visa can include their partner and dependent children aged 24 and under in their residence application.
  • Foreigners who comply with the visa conditions can apply for permanent residence at the expiry of this visa.

New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Post-study Work Visa is issued to foreigners who have completed an acceptable qualification in New Zealand and would like to get a job there too.
  • Applicants of this visa should apply for this visa no later than 3 months after the end of their student visa.
  • Foreigners applying for this visa must have at least NZ$4,200 to live on while they are in New Zealand.
  • This visa is valid for 1,2, or 3 years.
  • Applicants of this visa can work in almost any job in New Zealand.
  • After this visa expires, you can apply for another Post-study Work Visa if you complete another qualification in New Zealand that is higher than the qualification you had for your previous visa.
  • Depending on your skills and experience, you may be able to apply for residence through the Skilled Migrant Category.
  • Foreigners can work for any employer in the country.

New Zealand Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Student Visa is issued to foreigners who want to study full-time in New Zealand for more than 3 months.
  • Foreigners will need to pay the full cost of their course fee and enroll with an approved education provider.
  • A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant of this visa has been accepted to should be provided.
  • Proof that the applicant has enough money to pay the fees and to live on while they are in the country should be provided.
  • Foreigners in New Zealand on this visa can study for up to 20 hours a week while studying and full-time during the holidays.
  • Applicants who are under the age of 18 years are required to present a copy of their birth certificate.
  • After this visa expires, students can apply for another student visa or a work visa.
  • Foreigners in the country on this visa are not allowed to seek public funds.

New Zealand Exchange Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who have a place in an approved student exchange scheme and want to study full-time in New Zealand for more than 3 months.
  • Applicants of this visa must provide proof that they have been accepted to an approved student exchange scheme.
  • You must apply for this visa from outside New Zealand.
  • Foreigners can stay in New Zealand for up to 4 years depending on the length of the exchange programme.
  • With this visa, you can study full-time in a school-to-school exchange, an exchange programme organization scheme, or a tertiary exchange.
  • International students can work part-time up to 20 hours a week while school is in session and full-time during the holidays.
  • After this visa expires, you can stay in New Zealand for another 3 months as a tourist.
  • Foreigners can apply for this visa at any time.

New Zealand Pathway Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who want to study up to 3 consecutive courses on a single student visa.
  • Foreigners applying for this visa need to have an offer of place from a Pathway education provider.
  • If you have more than one education provider, you must provide a letter explaining the courses you will study and the state and finish dates of those courses.
  • Applicants must ensure they pay the full cost of their first course or first year of study, whichever is shorter.
  • This visa is valid for up to 5 years.
  • International students can work part-time for up to 20 hours per week while studying and full-time in the holidays, depending on the course of study.
  • After this visa expires, you can apply for another Student Visa or a Work Visa
  • Foreigners can apply for this visa at any time.

New Zealand Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

211.00 (NZD)

Work visa

Essential Skills Work Visa

Specific Purpose Work Visa

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa

Post-Study Work Visa

245.00 (NZD)

245.00 (NZD)

245.00 (NZD)

245.00 (NZD)

Student visa

Exchange Visitor Visa

Pathway Student Visa

275.00 (NZD)

275.00 (NZD)

275.00 (NZD)

New Zealand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Egypt

Location

Address

Cairo

Level 8, North Tower Nile City Towers, 2005c Corniche El Nil Ramlet Beaulac Cairo

https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/africa/egypt/new-zealand-embassy-cairo-egypt/visas-3/

enquiries@nzembassy.org.eg

+971 4 205585

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of the year to visit New Zealand?

The best time to plan your visit to New Zealand is during fall when the summer crowds have left.

What is the coldest month in New Zealand?

June, July and August are the coldest months in New Zealand.

What is the best city to live in New Zealand?

The best cities to live in New Zealand are Rotorua, Auckland, Wellington, and New Plymouth.

What is the warmest place in New Zealand?

The warmest place to visit in New Zealand is The Bay of Plenty.

Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?

Yes, all Egyptians require a visa to visit New Zealand.