Have you ever heard of the visa restrictions for citizens of certain countries? This blog article contains information on New Zealand Visa for Belgian Citizens and New Zealand Visa for French Citizens. For more information, click on each link to see the list of other countries whose nationals are not allowed to enter New Zealand.
What is a visa?
Belgian citizens can obtain a visa to travel to New Zealand if they hold a valid passport and a valid visa. A visa is required for all foreign nationals traveling to New Zealand, regardless of the length of their stay. The Immigration Department will issue a visa on arrival for tourists who are not visiting for business or medical reasons only.
To apply for a Belgian visa, you must submit your application at one of the diplomatic missions in Belgium. The application fee is $60 and requires two passport-sized photos. You must also provide proof of your citizenship (a copy of your birth certificate) and proof of funds (a bank statement). Your visa will be valid for three months and you must present it when you arrive in New Zealand.
French citizens can obtain a visa to travel to New Zealand if they hold a valid passport and an appropriate visa type, which depends on the length of their planned stay in New Zealand. French citizens cannot transit through New Zealand without a valid visa.
To apply for a French visa, you must submit your application at one of the diplomatic missions in France. The application fee is $160 and requires two passport-sized photos. You must also provide proof of your citizenship (a copy of your birth certificate) and proof of funds (a bank statement). Your visa will be valid for three months and you must present it when you arrive in New Zealand. NEW ZEALAND VISA FOR FRENCH CITIZENS
Exclusions and allowances for Belgian citizens
If you are a Belgian citizen, you may be able to apply for a visa to travel to New Zealand. The requirements for a Belgian visa are the same as for any other foreign national: you must have a valid passport, a valid visa (if required), and proof of funds sufficient to cover your stay in New Zealand.
You are not eligible for a visitor visa if you are travelling for business or pleasure with someone who is also travelling on a business or pleasure visa. You also cannot apply for a tourist visa if you will stay longer than three months in New Zealand. Finally, you cannot apply if you have been convicted of any criminal offence in the past 10 years.
Exclusions and allowances for French citizens
If you are a French citizen, you may be able to apply for a visa to visit New Zealand. The requirements vary depending on your nationality, but generally speaking, you will need to have a valid passport and an onward ticket. You will also need proof of financial stability and sufficient funds to cover your stay in New Zealand. Some exceptions may apply, so it is important to check the visa requirements for your specific situation before applying.
How do you get a visa?
Belgium and France are two of the European Union’s twenty-seven member states. As such, both countries have a number of visa requirements for citizens to enter and remain in their respective territories.
To obtain a New Zealand visa, Belgian citizens must:
-Be a citizen of Belgium or have been granted citizenship by decree of the King/Queen or Government;
-Have a valid passport that is not beyond the validity period of your stay in New Zealand;
-Pay the visa fee (currently NZ$160).
To obtain a French visa, Belgian citizens must:
-Be a citizen of Belgium, France, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, San Marino, Guadeloupe or Martinique;
-Have a valid passport that is not beyond the validity period of your stay in New Zealand;
-Pay the visa fee (currently NZ$160).
Documents required for Belgian citizens.
Belgium is a member of the European Union and therefore citizens of Belgium are able to travel to any other EU country without a visa.
To apply for a New Zealand visa, you will need to provide the following documents:
-A passport containing at least six months remaining validity
-A completed New Zealand visa application form
-Two passport size photographs
-The fee (currently $75)
If you are a French citizen, you will need to provide the following additional documents:
-A valid French passport
-A completed French visa application form
-Two passport size photographs
-The fee (currently $130)
Documents required for French citizens.
If you are a French citizen, you will need to have the following documents to apply for a New Zealand visa:
-A passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay in New Zealand
-A visa application form (available from most New Zealand embassies or consulates)
-Two passport-style photographs
-The full amount of the visa fee (currently $130 NZD, payable in cash only)
If you are a Belgian citizen, you will need the following documents to apply for a New Zealand visa:
-A passport valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay in New Zealand
-A visa application form (available from most New Zealand embassies or consulates)
-Two passport style photographs
-The full amount of the visa fee (currently €135 EUR, payable in cash only)