Panel doctor updates Wednesday, 14 December 2011 Information about changes to panel doctors in China.
Panel doctor updates Friday, 14 October 2011 Information about changes to panel doctors in China.
Questions and answers about the new Visa Application Centres (VACs) in China Friday, 14 October 2011
New collection agent for visa applications Friday, 14 October 2011 VFS Global Services (VFS) has been appointed by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) as a collection agent for visa applications with effect from 12 August in Shanghai and from 17 October 2011 for Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
Electronic visas (e-visas) not consistently recognised at Chinese borders Friday, 7 October 2011 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) grants electronic visas (e-visas) to a wide range of applicants to facilitate efficient visa processing and customer convenience. Customers granted e-visas will receive a letter with the details of the visa instead of a label in their passport.
Agent seminars - VACs in Guangzhou and Hong Kong Monday, 19 September 2011 On 15 and 16 September 2011, the INZ Hong Kong Branch held seminars for travel and education agents in Guangzhou and Hong Kong, to discuss arrangements regarding Visa Application Centres (VACs) in Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
E-visas not consistently recognised at Chinese borders Friday, 16 September 2011
Changes to the Student Visa Funds Transfer Scheme (FTS) in China Thursday, 8 September 2011 We have made two changes to the existing FTS in China to ensure it can continue to provide first-class service to the increasing number of Chinese students wishing to study in New Zealand.
Panel doctor update Wednesday, 31 August 2011 The following hospitals will be removed from our panel doctor list effective from 14 September 2011. We will not accept any medical certificates issued by these hospitals on or after 14 September 2011.
Funds Transfer Scheme - Hong Kong Branch Update in March 2011 Wednesday, 16 March 2011 新西兰留学专用帐户 (香港办公室)
The Chinese bank loan scheme phased out Friday, 25 February 2011 Immigration New Zealand's China branches advise that the Chinese bank loan scheme has been phased out and is no longer accepted as evidence of personal funds. In 2010 the Bank of China ceased being a partner in the bank loan scheme, leaving CITIC bank as the sole remaining partner.
INZ and CITIC Bank Loan Agreement terminated Wednesday, 23 February 2011 The CITIC Bank Student Visa Bank Loan Agreement has been terminated from all three INZ China-based branches effective from 16 February 2011. Any student visa applied for after this date will be accepted for assessment but separate financial evidence will be requested by INZ.
Notice Wednesday, 10 November 2010 通告 致申请人、移民顾问、学生代理
No more cash Wednesday, 10 November 2010 From 29 November 2010, Hong Kong Branch will no longer accept cash as a form of payment for application fees.
Transfer of visa label Thursday, 1 July 2010 Please note that effective 1 July 2010, each visa label transferred from one passport to another requires a separate fee payment and application form.
Notice to individual applicants, immigration advisers and student agents Friday, 16 April 2010
Notice to all Immigration Advisors Wednesday, 24 February 2010 Anyone who is providing immigration advice about New Zealand immigration matters must be licensed by 4 May 2010 at the latest, unless exempt.
China Special Work Policy Monday, 22 February 2010 The China Special Work Policy is for Chinese nationals who are qualified as chefs, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, Mandarin teachers’ aides, wushu martial arts coaches or tour guides.
How to apply for a New Zealand Immigration Advisers Licence Wednesday, 28 October 2009 New Zealand’s Immigration Advisers Licensing Act aims to protect migrants by licensing people who provide New Zealand immigration advice, both within New Zealand and offshore. Offshore people who are licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority, the organisation responsible for managing New Zealand immigration adviser licensing, will be able to show the global marketplace that they meet New Zealand Government quality standards.
