New Zealand Visa Guide for Bangladeshi Citizens

Visa Type	Duration	Processing Time	Visa Fee	Where to Apply	Required Documents
New Zealand Visit Visa (Visitor Visa)	Up to 9 months	20-60 days	NZD $246	Online via Immigration New Zealand	Completed INZ 1017 Form Valid passport (6+ months validity) Two passport-sized photos Travel itinerary & flight booking Proof of accommodation Bank statement (last 6 months) Sponsorship letter (if applicable) Employment or Business proof Travel insurance Visa application fee receipt
New Zealand Student Visa	Study duration (renewable)	4-6 weeks	NZD $375	Online via Immigration New Zealand	Completed INZ 1012 Form Valid passport Recent passport-sized photos Offer letter from an NZ education institution Proof of tuition fee payment Accommodation details Health & travel insurance Bank statement (NZD $20,000 per year) Scholarship documents (if applicable) Medical certificate & chest X-ray Police clearance certificate SOP (Statement of Purpose)
New Zealand Permanent Residency (Skilled Migrant Category)	Indefinite	6-12 months	NZD $2,710 (EOI)	Online via Immigration New Zealand	Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted online Minimum 160 points in NZ Immigration Points System Valid passport English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+) Job offer from an NZ employer (preferred) Work experience documents Medical & police clearance certificate Proof of financial stability Application fee payment receipt

📝 Application Processing Steps

1️⃣ Visit Visa

1. Gather Documents – Prepare all required paperwork.
2. Online Application – Apply via Immigration NZ portal.
3. Fee Payment – Pay NZD $246 via debit/credit card.
4. Biometric Submission – Visit VFS Global Bangladesh.
5. Processing & Decision – Takes 20-60 days.
6. Receive eVisa via email.

2️⃣ Student Visa

1. Receive Admission Offer – Get an offer from an NZQA-approved institution.
2. Pay Tuition Fees – Show proof of payment.
3. Prepare Documents – Collect all required documents.
4. Online Submission – Apply via Immigration NZ.
5. Medical & Police Clearance – Submit health and character certificates.
6. Biometric Submission – Visit VFS Global Bangladesh.
7. Processing & Approval – Takes 4-6 weeks.
8. Receive eVisa via email.

3️⃣ Permanent Residency (PR)

1. Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) online.
2. Wait for Invitation to Apply (ITA).
3. Prepare & Submit PR Application.
4. Pay PR Application Fee – NZD $2,710.
5. Medical & Police Clearance.
6. Job Verification (if applicable).
7. Final Decision – Processing time 6-12 months.
8. Receive PR Visa.

📌 New Zealand Embassy & Visa Application Center in Bangladesh

New Zealand Visa Application Centre (VFS Global Bangladesh)
Address: 7th Floor, Delta Life Tower, Gulshan 2, Dhaka, Bangladesh
🔗 Website: VFS Global New Zealand

New Zealand High Commission in India (Handles BD Applications)
Address: Sir Edmund Hillary Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
🔗 Website: New Zealand High Commission India