New Zealand visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting New Zealand

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

  • Duly completed and signed application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • A passport size photograph.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.

New Zealand Visa for Ghanaians

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.

Types of New Zealand Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 20-25 working days 18 months
Business visa 20-25 working days 3 months
Student visa 20-25 working days Variable
Work visa 20-25 working days Variable

General Requirements for New Zealand Visa

  • Duly completed and signed application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • A passport size photograph.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Documentation showing applicants ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
New Zealand Tourist visa New Zealand Business visa New Zealand Student visa New Zealand Work visa

New Zealand Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit New Zealand for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit family and friends while on this visa, as well as take a short course.
  • All visitors to New Zealand must carry a valid passport.
  • Applicants seeking this visa need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in New Zealand.
  • This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
  •  During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
  • You also need to submit a document showing your intention to leave the country before your visa expires.
  • The New Zealand tourist visa is valid for only 18 months.

New Zealand Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to New Zealand for business purposes.
  • You can visit New Zealand with the business visa for up to 3 months in any one year.
  • New Zealand has a flexible business visa system designed to cater to most business people's needs.
  • The objective of the New Zealand Business Visa category is to contribute to economic growth in New Zealand by attracting business owners, investors and entrepreneurs.
  • The business categories under this policy can be either for permanent residence, or temporary entry with the option to lead to residence after several years working in New Zealand.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the New Zealand company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • All applicants under the New Zealand Business visa category must meet all English language, health and character prerequisites to receive residence.

New Zealand Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • You'll need a student visa if you’re planning to study full time in New Zealand and the course is for longer than three months.
  • You need to have secured an offer of admission from a recognized educational institution in New Zealand before applying for this visa.
  • You also need to provide proof that a suitable accommodation is available to you in New Zealand during application.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to last you the duration of your study is required.
  • A return air ticket to your country may also be requested at the embassy.
  • If you are spending six months or more in New Zealand you may need to be screened for tuberculosis.
  • If you’re over 17 and intending to be in New Zealand for over two years, you'll need to provide a police certificate to show that you are of good character.
  • If you're studying a short course that's less than three months, you don’t need a student visa: just a visitor visa.
  • You can save time and money by applying for your visa online.

New Zealand Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • If you’re planning on taking a job in New Zealand, you need to get a work visa first.
  • New Zealand offers a range of work visas.
  • All these visa are temporary, though some can lead to residence.
  • The Essential Skills work visa is meant for temporary stays.
  • The duration and conditions of the visa depends on the term of your job offer, your salary and labour market conditions.
  • Your employer won’t need to provide evidence of attempting to recruit New Zealanders during the application of a Essential Skills work visa.
  • This is because Immigration New Zealand (INZ) reviews the Essential Skills in Demand List regularly and has concluded that employers are unable to find enough people with these skills, qualifications, and experience in New Zealand.
  • Essential Skills work visas are intended to fill temporary skill gaps, so they do not lead directly to a residence application.
  • However, if you have an Essential Skills work visa based on a skilled job, you may gain enough points to qualify for residence visa under the Skilled Migrant Category.
  • If you have a permanent or long-term job offer in an occupation on the Long Term Skill Shortage List and your qualifications and experience match, you could apply for a Work to Residence Visa.
  • However, you’ll need to meet the age, health and character requirements.

New Zealand Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

165.00 (USD)

Business visa

165.00 (USD)

Student visa

165.00 (USD)

Work visa

165.00 (USD)

New Zealand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Addis Ababa

Apt 381 Hilton Hotel, Menelik II Ave, Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

aue@mfat.govt.nz

+251-11-515-1269

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in New Zealand??
New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$)
Is there a New Zealand embassy in Ghana??
No. Presently, the New Zealand High Commission in Addis Ababa handles visa applications for Ghanaians.
Sampson Dzameshie

1 year ago

How to apply for Tourist visa in Ghana.

How safe is New Zealand to travel to??
New Zealand is a very safe country to visit. However, theft from tourists is relatively common. Most theft happens from break-ins from parked vehicles. If you are parking your vehicle, especially in a remote area, hide your important belongings (such as cash and travel documents) well.
Is New Zealand a Schengen country??
No.
Can I easily get a job in New Zealand??
As long as you have a visa that allows you to work in New Zealand, a bank account, and an IRD number, getting a job won’t be so difficult.
Hello, I will like to find out as a Ghanaian living in Ghana, if I want to apply for a New Zealand tourist Visa, do I have to travel all the way to Ethiopia to apply for my visa, or I can send my documents through courier service?
Asumah Zakaria

3 years ago

That's my question too.

AMAZON TRAVEL

3 years ago

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