Starting June 17, 2024, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will require all supporting documents submitted with visitor visa applications to be in English. Applicants must provide certified translations of any documents originally in a foreign language. This new policy aims to streamline the application process by reducing the time taken to review non-English documents.
Previously, documents submitted in languages other than English, without accompanying translations, could delay visa processing. The requirement for English translations is expected to help INZ process applications more efficiently.
All supporting documents for visitor visa applications must be in English or include a certified English translation.