For Lebanese citizens, a visa to New Zealand is necessary. The typical length of time spent there is nine months. When applying for the visa, the applicant is not obliged to be present, but the necessary documents must be provided.
Conditions for Lebanese tourists who want to visit New Zealand
- In 18 months, you can visit New Zealand as a legitimate tourist for up to 9 months.
- The 18-month term is calculated backward from your intended last day in New Zealand
How to apply for a visa from Lebanon
The required steps are highlighted below:
Step 1
Lebanese citizens must apply for a visa at the nearest embassy.
Step 2
Complete the application form.
Step 3
After filling out the form, submitting the needed documents with your passport, and making the payment, submit your visa application to the country’s embassy.
Step 4
If your visa application is granted, you will be notified through email.
Step 5
Go to the country’s embassy and pick up your passport.
Step 6
You can now travel to the country and remain if your visa allows.
Documents required the visa
Here are some documents needed.
Visa application form
Completed application form
Passport photo
A recent photograph of at most 6 months old is required
Documentation on health
All international visitors to New Zealand must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The negative PCR test must be issued 72 hours before departure.
Vaccination record
All visitors are required to present proof that they have been immunized against COVID-19. At least 14 days prior to departure, the last dose of the vaccination needs to be given to the patient.
Copy of passport
A clear scanned copy of the information pages from a valid Lebanon passport that has been signed. Please send the pages from your current passport that include your photo, and personal information, as well as the dates your passport was issued and expires. must still be valid for a minimum of six months after the expiration date of the visa. If you submit your application online, you are required to upload a copy of your passport. After you have submitted your application, you could be asked to send in your passport.
Character analysis
Lebanon provides evidence of your good character. As confirmation of your excellent character, you may be required to present police certifications.
Evidence of funds
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay and departure from the country, such as:
- personal bank statements
- Employer’s pay stubs
- Tax records
- If sponsored, your sponsor must prove that they adequately care for you in the country
- Recent bank statements can be used as evidence
- Pay stubs
- Employment contract
- Property ownership or rent payment
Return documentation
Evidence demonstrating you have compelling reasons to go back to Lebanon, such as:
- A letter from your employer indicating that you intend to go back to work is required.
- Evidence showing you are currently enrolled in a high school, college, or university in your own nation
- Evidence showing you have members of your close family still living in your home country. This may be in form of:
- Photos
- marriage certificates, etc)
- Evidence indicating you are willing to go back home.
