English translations- NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITOR VISA APPLICATIONS
From 17 June 2024, all supporting documents submitted with visitor visa applications to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) must be provided in English.
What documents need translation?
All supporting documents submitted with visitor visa applications must be provided in English or include an English translation.
Examples of documents that require translation can include:
- proof of funds — such as bank statements, pay records
- flight itineraries including return tickets
- proof of employment in your home country
- leave of absence documentation
- identity documents other than passports — for example, Hukou for Chinese nationals.
Who can complete a certified translation?
Applicants can provide certified translations completed by:
- reputable private or official translation businesses
- community members known for their accurate translations, excluding the applicant, family members, or their immigration adviser.
We will also accept translations from a licensed immigration adviser (LIA) who is:
- a trustworthy person within the community
- known to translate documents accurately
- not an adviser on the application.
Applications without translated documents are likely to be declined.
