WELLINGTON, May 7 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand government agency announced on Wednesday a significant change to its visitor visa application process, easing the requirements for translating supporting documents.
Effective May 26, applicants will no longer need to provide certified translations for supporting documents not in English, aligning the policy with that of neighboring Australia.
According to Immigration New Zealand (INZ), while certified translations are no longer mandatory, applicants are still required to submit English translations of all supporting documents not in English. These translations must include the name of the translator and details of their qualifications or experience.
Translations cannot be completed by the applicant, their family members, or immigration advisers involved in the application process, said the INZ in its announcement.
The INZ stated that this change applies only to visitor visa applications. For resident visa applications, the requirement for certified translations of all non-English documents remains in place.
The policy shift is believed to streamline the application process and reduce applicants' burden, making it more accessible for visitors planning to travel to New Zealand. Enditem
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