A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers

New Zealand has bilateral fee waiver agreements with several countries. These agreements were set up to facilitate and recognise New Zealand's international relationships and obligations. The fee waivers do not apply to the English language fee or the settlement fee. Until further notice, visa fees for citizens of the following countries should be waived/ charged as specified below:

Country	Type of visa/permit (No fee applies)
AUSTRIA	Residence visa Returning resident's visa Visitor visa
FINLAND	Any type of visa/permit
GREECE	Visitor visa Returning resident's visa
ICELAND	Any type of visa/permit
ISRAEL	Visitor visa Returning resident's visa
ITALY	Visitor visa Returning resident's visa
JAPAN	Any type of visa
MEXICO	Visitor visa Work visa Student visa
PHILIPPINES	Student visa (for visits not exceeding 59 days) Visitor visa (for visits not exceeding 59 days)
TURKEY	Visitor visa Returning resident's visa
USA	Visitor visa Work visa Student visa
RUSSIA	Student visas (where period of stay is less than three months) Visitor visa

Effective 26/07/1999