How to get a New Zealand visa from Senegal

• A tourist visa is issued to foreigners for the purposes of tourism, family visit or friends' visit in New Zealand.
• A New Zealand tourist visa will be given to people who wish to travel and explore the country for tourism purposes.
• The tourist visa will be valid only for 30 days from the day of issue.
• Photocopies of previous passports and visa are required.
• Proof of accommodation during the entire stay in New Zealand. Accommodation could be in the form of hotel reservations or letter of invitation indicating that the host in New Zealand will be accommodating the applicant.
• A salary payslip for the last 6 months is required.
• Income tax returns for the last 3 years.
• Travel/medical insurance for the whole duration of stay in New Zealand.
  
• A letter of invitation from the host in New Zealand should be provided. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host, purpose, and duration of stay and the type of activities to be carried out by the applicant in New Zealand.
  
• The host in New Zealand could be the tour organization, friend or family member of the applicant.
• Applicants are expected to leave New Zealand at the expiration of this visa.
• Minors should provide a copy of the original copy of their birth certificate which carries both names of their parents and a signed consent note from parents or legal guardians.

• A business visa is issued to foreigners who want to travel temporarily for business purposes such as attending business meetings, negotiating contracts and involving in trade fairs with other business partners in New Zealand.
• The Senegal passport in use for visa application must be original and valid for at least three months beyond stay in New Zealand.
• An invitation letter from the host company or organization in New Zealand should be provided during the visa application process.
• The letter should contain the company’s address, nature of the business to be carried out in New Zealand and duration of stay.
• Applicants are required to submit medical/health insurance for the whole duration of stay in New Zealand.
• Police clearance or report showing proof of good character and no criminal record must be provided.
• It is harder for people with a criminal record to be issued a New Zealand visa.
• For self-employed applicants, proof of business registration, a copy of the applicant's business license, and Taxation proof are required.

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for New Zealand: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.