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Andrew Black
66 Hagley Way
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Recipient Name Job Title Company Name Street Address City, Post Code Anthony Steward Senior recruiter Torpedo78 6 The End Way Auckland, 0692 09 7744 6253 Date, Job title vacancy, reference number |
Dear [Ms. or Mr. Surname],
Yours sincerely,
Your name – Andrew Black.
Make sure you check your cover letter via Grammarly for spelling and grammar mistakes!
The introduction sentences will determine whether the hiring manager will read on or skip your resume. Start your cover letter in an unconventional way and hold the reader’s interest. Here are some tips for a stellar introduction:
A no-go cover letter introduction looks like this:
In response to your posting for the Digital Marketing Manager position, I would like to express my interest in participating in the recruitment process. As a digital marketing manager with 8+ years of experience, I am optimistic that I would succeed in this role.
Since you already know how to write the header, here is only the main part of the cover letter.
” I am writing regarding the Marketing Manager position you currently have open. As a marketer with over 5 years of experience managing small and larger teams, I would love to take a challenge and work for your company. Marketing is my passion, so it’s to achieve monthly goals, generate new leads & sales, and train the team for success.
In my previous role at (company name), I reached not only the set marketing goals but exceeded them by 80% and, in some months, even 120%. Your company (name) already has brilliant strategies in place, you use paid advertising, social media, and outreach, but I would add other channels to ramp up the reach and revenue. I am experienced and knowledgeable in the SEO scene; hence we can explore new opportunities for your business in this area of marketing.
My previous team of marketing assistants was great! I love to work with people and guide them in our current strategies. At the same time, responsibility for people does not make me stressed or scared but ignites my motivation to bring even better results so we can all be proud as a team.
Besides, my Master’s degree in Business taught me fundamental knowledge about organizations, management, strategy, and agility, which I would be happy to apply when working for (company).
It will be great to talk in person one day. You can reach me at 123456789 any time or via email at [email protected] to arrange an interview. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
Im most cases, Immigration New Zealand, will request a cover or so-called motivational letter together with your visa application. This is generally a less complex document that you would write for the employer.
Your cover letter for a visa should include:
The content of the cover letter will vary depending on the visa type you are applying for. If it’s, for instance, to join a partner in New Zealand, you should include your relationship to them and explain it briefly.
Therefore, your cover letter should target your visa category’s main requirements.
When I was applying for a student visa, my cover letter described why I decided to study in New Zealand and what are my plans after my studies. Immigration New Zealand also mentioned in their requirements that the cover letter must include these details.
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Depending on which country you’re from, you can stay in New Zealand for 3 months under a Visitor Visa. But what if circumstances cause you to stay there for longer than 3 months? This is when you need to write a bona fide.
Hence, this post is for you if you need to write up a bona fide to get a visitor’s visa (specifically the one for New Zealand).
It may also serve as a useful reference even if you are not going to New Zealand.
PS: If you want to see the other types of visas that New Zealand offers:
We have a handy comparison table in our previous post, Working Holiday visa for New Zealand .
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To put it simply, this visa will allow you to travel in New Zealand for a maximum of 9 months . You can visit friends, go for a sports event, etc.
And you can even study for a total of 3 months.
But there should absolutely be no working on your part – not for food, money or accommodation.
There are 2 types of Visitor Visa in New Zealand:
As of 1 October, 2019 anyone from the 60 waiver countries listed will now have to pay for an NZeTA to enter New Zealand. That includes Malaysia! More details below under requirements for a visitor visa to New Zealand.
The maximum number of months you can stay in New Zealand with this visa is 3 months for non-UK citizens. UK citizens get to stay up to 6 months with this visa.
You don’t need any documentation except your passport and a return ticket for this visa when you arrive at the immigration in New Zealand.
And if all goes well, you should get a stamp in your passport from the respective officer.
For this visa, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you fill out your arrival card as honestly as possible.
But this blog post is mainly focusing on the other type of visitor visa:
This visa cost me $165 NZD back in 2018 and lets you stay in New Zealand for a maximum of 9 months.
Note: As of 17th May 2022, the cost of applying for the visitor visa increased to $246.
Provided that you have not already exceeded a total of 9 months’ stay in New Zealand in an 18 month period.
In contrast to the previous Visitor Visa (Country Waiver):
You need all sorts of paperwork as evidence that you will be a genuine visitor.
Don’t put this off to the last minute because it really does take the immigration office a long time to process applications for the Visitor Visa.
For your reference, I submitted my application in May 21, 2018 and got the Visa in June 13, 2018 – a total of 18 working days.
Nzeta and ivl for visa waiver travellers.
What is this the NZeTA?
All would-be visitors (including transit) to New Zealand must check if they need an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before going to New Zealand.
Besides this NZeTA, you may have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) too.
Who’s applicable?
Who’s not applicable for the NZeTa?
How do I apply for the NZeTa?
There are 2 methods:
When to apply for the NZeTa:
It takes up to 72 hours for your NZeTA to be approved so do so way before your trip to avoid being barred from boarding the plane!
How much will application cost?
The cost of the IVL (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) will be NZD $35 and will be charged together in the same transaction as your NZeTA:
If you apply online , it will be NZD $12 + NZD $35 = NZD $47
And if you apply through their app , it will be NZD $9 + NZD $35 = NZD $44
How long are my NZeTA and IVL valid for?
They are valid for multiple visits and up to a maximum of 2 years .
You also need these:
These are the things you have to upload together with your online application on the official New Zealand immigration website:
Tip: The client number is not the visa waiver stamp number on your passport in case you are wondering. You can leave this blank unless you do have one from a previous application.
It cost me $25 NZD to get it done at the post office in a small town in New Zealand. Check out the passport photo do’s and don’t’s on the official website first !
**Alternatively, you just need to show that you have:
To start with, a bona fide can be a cover letter that explains your background and purpose of visiting the country that you wish to apply for.
It may also include your future plans after your intended time in the country you visit. And that is the case if you want to apply for a New Zealand visitor visa.
The bona fide should serve to clear any doubts the immigration may have on your true intentions:
You can therefore also explain why you don’t intend to permanently immigrate to New Zealand. For example, proof of a steady business in your home country. Or several properties that you own and manage in your own country.
Another important reason for a bonafide is to prove that you have the financial means to support yourself during your stay in New Zealand (without having to work there), and be able to fly out of the country on the designated date.
New Zealand immigration requires a black and white softcopy of such a document.
You can upload it online together with the other documents listed above. After making a RealMe account (an easy and straightforward process in itself).
Use the bona fide letter to tie all your evidence together (not literally, of course!).
When I wrote my own bona fide, I wasn’t sure whether it would even be approved or not. There were no templates to follow and the instructions on the official New Zealand immigration site were very general.
Move on to the next section in this post if you want to know how to write your own bona fide cover letter.
PS: We don’t offer bona fide cover letter services. I’ve gotten a few requests which I declined.
Disclaimer – Using this template or following the guidelines below will not guarantee your success in obtaining a visa (from whichever country you are trying to apply for) by using this template. I’m just sharing what worked for me back in 2018 when I successfully applied and obtained an extended visitor visa (with just one application) to stay longer in New Zealand with my then-boyfriend who had a NZ Working Holiday Visa.
You can use this as a base template for your own bona fide.
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I based the following guidelines on what I could piece together from various sources online.
Tip: Please make sure to include how long you want to stay (an exact date would be best). Do not take for granted that they will grant you 9 months – they won’t . Ask for multiple entry as well.
Besides all of the above, I added more details on our travel plans (by month) in New Zealand as well as our current New Zealand address and phone number. I even put our camper car’s license plate number and my boyfriend’s New Zealand working history.
If you need to leave New Zealand and re-enter again during your holiday duration in New Zealand, please request for it.
Explain why you would need a multiple-entry Visa . Put down the exact date you plan to leave New Zealand (i.e. the last day of your holiday) if you can too. They will not grant you 9 months by default.
At the very end of my bona fide cover letter, I shared my future travel plans after New Zealand to emphasize that I would not be migrating to New Zealand in the future.
My last point was to drop my email address and ask them to contact me if there were any questions (They didn’t have any questions though).
After writing your letter, covert it into a pdf and upload it together with the other documents.
As of May 2022, visa application processing for the Visitor Visa can take anywhere between 44 days to 5 months. Check here for the latest update .
Back in 2018, it was 21 days and if successful, you should get an email from the New Zealand immigration that contains your client number and your visitor visa. The expiry date will be clearly stated too.
Moreover, if you did request for multiple-entry and the request got through, it will be stated there too. Good luck in your application!
Let’s say you need to change your visa conditions to multiple-entry. Or, you want to extend further.
Here are some things to consider:
Before you go through all the effort of extending your current visitor visa, consider the possibility of flying out of New Zealand before the end of your visa and coming back with the visitor waiver visa.
For example, if your visitor visa happens to end on Jan 1, 2019. You could fly out of New Zealand and come back with the visitor visa (waiver country) then.
But what if you’ve already used the visitor visa (waiver) before?
According to the immigration officer I called, my visitor waiver visa record (I previously used 2 of 3 allowed months) reset when I obtained the longer visitor visa.
In fact, he said as long as I leave the country before Jan 1, 2019, I could come back in using my refreshed visitor waiver visa (i.e. another 3 months).
Don’t forget:
The same conditions still apply for the visitor waiver visa – e.g. return ticket out of New Zealand and proof of sufficient funds during your visit to New Zealand
Or you could try your luck with the Working Holiday visa (if you were never successfully granted one before and you are still less than 31 years old.
If you already have one and it’s time to extend it, do check out our post about how to extend your New Zealand working holiday visa (and some conditions to meet) .
The immigration office will unfortunately not state the reason for your application getting rejected.
So to answer this question, think back on what you wrote in your bona fide. Did you give them reason to suspect your real intentions of going to New Zealand?
Here are some possible reasons why your bona fide was rejected based on what is listed on the NZ immigration official website (and also my own thoughts on the matter):
When they say lawful purposes, they mean any of the following – you are going to New Zealand simply for a holidaying or sightseeing, to visit friends and relatives, training or studying in New Zealand for 3 months or less, for your wedding or a business consultation, or to participate in an amateur sports event.
Other reasons they may accept include getting medical treatment in New Zealand. Or if you have a personal invitation from the the NZ government.
Whatever, the reason, you are NOT ALLOWED to work in New Zealand during the duration of your stay if you are holding a Visitor Visa.
Note: Applicable to both Visa Waiver Visitor Visa and Visitor Visa
Furthermore, if you’re travelling with a partner, you have to prove your relationship (a screenshot of your chat history is not good enough) and they must have a clear record too (e.g. following their visa conditions, no previous visa rejections or criminal records, etc).
By now, you should at least know how to get started on your New Zealand bona fide – that pesky (but unfortunately crucial) letter that stands between you and a visitor visa.
Don’t forget to specify exactly when you want the visa to end (no more than 9 months in a 12 month period). Or else, the immigration office will do it for you and they will put the bare minimum (the date of your flight).
We really recommend you to call the NZ immigration office yourself before your trip as they have the latest information on visas. It takes a while to get through to the office so list down all your questions first!
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Hi, what about a group visa? As a group leader do I to provide all my member with each individual Bona Fide letter or can I simply write one for all. Thanks
Hello Anon, Thanks for your question.
Applying by group just needs one bona fide letter, I believe.
By the way, I have also asked the immigration office before, you still have to pay the application fee per head either way. In case you were thinking it might save some money.
Hope that helps. Thanks.
More information on group applications here, point 4 under Group application s>> https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/our-online-systems/applying-for-a-visa-online/immigration-online/how-to-use-immigration-online/group-applications
Looks like you can submit one cover letter (bona fide) for your whole group.
please can your share us the proper written bonafide of yours.
Hi Param, for personal reasons, I won’t share my bonafide. However, I have already shared the format to be used as a template on my post. Just let them have proof that you don’t intend to secretly move to New Zealand or set up a business. Show that you have good reasons to go back to your country after your trip. Share your past trip history (with visa numbers if you have any), I wrote many other tips on my blog. Do read through, thanks!
Hi, my parents applied for a visitors visa with all supporting documents but have declined stating whether or not the applicant for temporary entry or entry permission is a bona fide applicant. What can be done? i shall apply again but what more documents should i put since they are retired. I
There may be many reasons for a rejection of a bona fide: 1. Supporting documents are not official or don’t look authentic 2. No clear travel plan provided – it must be very clear that your parents are only there for a holiday
If you need more help, I have already shared the format of my Bona fide in the post, to be used as a template. Basically,just let them have solid proof that you don’t intend to secretly move to New Zealand or set up a business. Show that you have good reasons to go back to your country after your trip. Share your past trip history (with visa numbers if you have any), I wrote many other tips on my blog. Do read through, thanks!
Hi dear, I am applying visit visa to New Zealand please guide me which documents i need .please share with me Bona fide format.i am living in saudi arabia from last 10 years and working in telecom job.plz advice
Thanks Ashfaq Ahmad
Hello Ashfaq, the format is already on the blog post. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this blog. I am a Kiwi and my boyfriend is Indonesian. Our first visa application got denied due to lack of evidence, which was so frustrating. This blog really helped us understand the bona fide aspect and provide more information. Thankfully, we got a 2-month visa on the second try and are in NZ now, the first time I have seen my family in three years!
Hi Carly, I’m glad our article helped you! You and your family take care <3
Hi . Thank you for your info. It would be wonderfull if you could guide me for a visitor visa to visit my fiance who has a resident visa in NZ. During covid-19 outbreak no visitor visa is processing . And we are really frustrated
Hi Noosh, thanks for your inquiry. However, we’re really out of touch with the current Visitor VISA process. Since it’s been 2 years since we applied for it. We would recommend that you call the NZ Immigration office instead. Thanks and wish you the best of luck in getting the VISA!
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A well-crafted support letter can be a powerful tool in demonstrating that the relationship is genuine. This guide will walk you through the key elements that you will need to think about when writing such a letter. If you still have questions, contact Immigration Lawyer NZ .
Relationship support letters play a crucial role in the immigration process for New Zealand, especially for spouse visa applications. They can also be used to support a general visitor visa application if the partner is coming from a non-visa-waiver country and lacks eligibility for a partner visa. These letters come in two main types:
We recommend the relationship letter be written individually, i.e. one from the applicant and one from the partner providing sponsorship, but if it is too much work, writing and signing one letter jointly will suffice.
When assessing these letters, case officers focus on the narrative flow and the chronological context it provides. They aim to understand how the relationship initially started, evolved, and reached significant steps such as engagement, moving in together, or marriage. This perspective allows them to gauge the genuine commitment shared between the partners.
The purpose of the letters cannot be overstated. While supporting documents like passports, certificates, and photographs are essential, they often lack the depth needed to truly understand the lives and emotions of the applicant and their partner. These letters offer a unique opportunity to provide richness and genuineness to your story, allowing the case officer to gain more insight into your relationship and ultimately enhancing your application's credibility.
Here are some of the main points we advise our clients to include in writing this letter in support. Depending on your preferred approach, you may choose to present these points as separate sections within your letter or integrate them as sub-topics within the timeline of your relationship, whichever method aligns more logically and flows naturally with your unique situation.
The history should cover when you first met up to the present time, as well as future plans. Explain your relationship in chronological order so that the department of immigration can observe the progression. Please always make sure to include relevant details such as specific dates, locations, and the names of those involved to provide a comprehensive account of your relationship.
Be sure to include important stepping stones and events such as your first date, any noteworthy celebrations like birthdays or anniversaries, making the decision to get married, and instances of travelling together or embarking on adventures. Mention the date of moving in and the address, as this is one of the most crucial milestones in a partnership visa application.
One of the primary objectives of your letter in support is to convince the immigration officer regarding the enduring, committed, and exclusive nature of your relationship. Put emphasis that your relationship is authentic, that you have weathered challenges and are looking forward to spending the rest of your lives together.
Beyond presenting a factual account of your relationship, take the opportunity to bring out your personal perspectives. Discuss how you both perceive your relationship, your feelings towards it, to each other and the direction in which you see it heading. Express your genuine emotions and the depth of your commitment. You can talk about experiences that have deeply touched you as a couple and solidified the bond.
It's important to acknowledge that no relationship is without its challenges, including occasional disagreements or setbacks. Some immigration officers may question the authenticity of your relationship, which appears to have no issues.
If you wanted to address this, you could briefly mention that, like any couple, you have faced challenges and disagreements from time to time. However, emphasise how you have worked through these issues maturely and with a shared commitment to strengthening your partnership.
If the relationship was affected by factors outside of your control, for example, maintaining a long-distance relationship, travel restrictions and separation due to COVID-19, mention how your unwavering commitment to each other made it possible to overcome and keep your relationship thriving, even when circumstances made it difficult.
Within your letter, it's essential to underline the recognition and support your relationship receives from friends and family members. Explain how they are not only aware of your partnership but also endorse and encourage it. This can be a solid testament to the legitimacy of your relationship and the valuable network of support you have built around it.
In some cultures, societal norms or legal constraints may make it challenging for individuals in same-sex or LGBTQ relationships to disclose their partnerships openly. It's important to clarify within your letter that, due to cultural factors, you may not have openly shared your relationship status with a broader audience.
Likewise, premarital "living together" arrangements are forbidden due to cultural values, and you may have chosen not to disclose it to your family and friends. You will need to provide the relevant context while highlighting to the immigration officer that your relationship is genuine and committed regardless (with suitable supporting evidence).
It's important to understand that open marriages, open relationships, or polygamous relationships will not be approved. Immigration authorities look at exclusivity as one of the key factors when assessing whether a couple's relationship is genuine. Even if you genuinely believe that the relationship works for the parties involved, Immigration New Zealand will not consider it to be a committed relationship.
Consider your individual circumstances when deciding which points to include in your letter. There's no need to disclose everything; the point is to write a compelling letter of support for the purpose of a spousal sponsorship application. Instead, focus on highlighting your strengths rather than dwelling on weaknesses.
Obtaining letters from friends or family can be a pivotal aspect when applying for a visa to New Zealand. These letters serve as endorsements of your relationship and can significantly contribute to a positive outcome for your application. These individuals should not only understand your relationship with your partner but also have known the couple for a considerable duration to give their story more weight.
The letters aim to provide immigration officials with an external perspective on your relationship. Your friends or family members, who are aware of the relationship and how long they have known you and your partner, can attest to the authenticity of your bond. Their letters allow Immigration NZ to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of your relationship, improving the credibility of your application.
When asking your friends or family to write a letter of support, encourage them to include their contact information and their relationship with your partner (e.g. went to school together, work colleague, etc). Highlight that the letter should emphasise positive aspects of your relationship, such as when you decided to get married, how long they have known you as a couple, or when they've been to the place where you are currently living together.
The letters will act as an additional layer of relationship documents, which will strengthen your case and increase the chances of a successful immigration application to INZ.
Our sample letter is coming soon.
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Get help to complete the Visitor Visa Application Form (INZ 1017) and find information about coming to New Zealand as a visitor.
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Hi there folks! Once again I’m gonna share with you another visa application story I’ve just experienced earlier this year. This time it’s about getting a New Zealand visitor visa. Last year, I was planning to travel to New Zealand and explore key cities such as Auckland and Queenstown. Also, not to mention the place where The Lord of the Rings was filmed in! And that is none other than the Middle Earth’s Hobbiton! But there’s a caveat, as a Philippine passport holder, we are required to obtain a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. In short, we are not part of visa waiver countries and territories. With this in mind, let’s hope and pray that someday, New Zealand will open its door to us visa-free!
This post is all about getting an NZ visitor visa. On the other hand, for other visa options, please visit Immigration New Zealand’s website here .
So without further ado, please see the guide below to apply for an NZ visitor visa. With a Visitor visa, you can stay for a maximum of 9 months.
First of all, VFS Global is the partner of the New Zealand embassy that receives visa applications.
There are three types of visa application: 1.) Walk-in or via representative (provided the representative has authorisation letter) 2.) Send via courier 3.) Online application
Because I am a busy person, I chose the online application because it saves time. Please see step by step guide to accomplish online application form:
9.) The next pages will basically ask information about your identity, and contact details, visit details, health details, work history, other contacts, etc. Take note guys that you MUST answer the questions TRUTHFULLY. Because they will definitely do a background check and if they’d find out that you lied to immigration that will affect your future visa applications. Therefore, please read carefully and answer truthfully.
10.) At the end of the application, you will be required to upload your documents mostly in PDF format, not more than 10MB. This is very important. However, f you upload more than the recommended size, the system will throw an exception error message.
So I will list here the required documents you would be needing to submit online.
Finally, after accomplishing the forms and submitting completely all required documents, you may now go to VFS to submit your passport. Or you can wait for their email saying that you can now submit your passport. For this reason, you can do either way.
To submit your passport you have three (3) options:
Manila Address: VFS Global Services Philippines Private Inc., Mezzanine Floor Unit M01, Ecoplaza Building, 2305 Chino Roces Avenue Extension Makati City, Metro Manila 1231 Cebu Address: VFS Global Services Philippines Private Inc., 9th Floor, Keppel Center, Unit 905, Samar Loop cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000
And there you go! Normally, the processing time takes 20 business days. Of course, this depends if you submitted completely all the documents required. Typically if you have first world visas it will be easier for you to get approved. Hence, I received the approval within 4 working days because I already have a US visa. In other words, these powerful visas, like the US, are your gateway to other first world countries.
To give you an idea of the timeline, kindly refer below:
Not to mention, when I tried to call on VFS, they told me that our passports were ready for pick up last March 4. While other applicants receive their visas on an average of 3-5 working days, I got mine for almost 2 working days! I strongly believe that this was due to my US visa and other travel records and stamps on my passport. As a result, I became a happy camper 🙂
Before I forget to say, you can retrieve your passport from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mondays to Fridays (Manila) and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Cebu). Always be early when claiming your passports as a practice. Being an early bird is such a nice trait indeed!
Do you plan to visit New Zealand someday? I highly recommend to add it to your bucket list as one of the countries to travel to. Let me know if you have any question and I’ll try my best to answer you as soon as I can. Furthermore, follow me on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
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Very helpful, Say! Thank you and More blessings ❤️
Glad that you found it helpful! Stay tuned for more travel posts 🙂
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Very helpful since this is also one of my dream destinations as a LoTR fan! <3 more blessings, Say!
Yey! Thank you 🙂
Salamat Say sa overview ng NZ visa process! Looking forward to visiting the NZ =)
Kelan mo balak mag punta ng NZ?
was there any interviews or medical certificate needed?
Hello Ven! In my experience, there was no medical certificate required.
Is it necessary to include the Itinerary as I am planning to go to visit my friend for 45 days.
What if I don’t show them the return ticket? Is it highly risky?
Hi there! Apologies as I have just read your comment. As a rule of thumb, it is much better to show them your return ticket so the IO would not suspect that you would to overstay in their country.
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Your cover letter should consist of four main parts: an introduction, your relationship history, how you meet the eligibility criteria, and a conclusion. Start with an attention-grabbing introduction that sets out the purpose of your letter and your reasons for applying for the visa. Next, provide a detailed account of your relationship, how ...
Structuring the Cover Letter: Before you start the main part of the letter, write your mobile number, email address and Skype ID at the top left-hand side of the letter. Follow this by the date and then write Re: followed by the title of the job you are applying for and a reference number if it's provided. Check the listing carefully as this ...
Writing a convincing cover letter for a New Zealand partnership visa application is a meticulous process that requires attention to detail, thoroughness, and persuasive storytelling. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can create a compelling narrative that showcases the authenticity and strength of your partnership.
In that case, your cover letter is an opportunity to show your recipient why you qualify. The best format for writing a cover letter is as follows: Address the recipient with a formal salutation. For example, "Dear/Hello (name of the recipient).". If you do not know the recipient's name, you can refer to them as sir/madam.
1. Your contact info, the date and the business' address. At the top of your cover letter should be: Your full name, contact details and home address. The date you submit the application. The business' postal address. It should look like this: Head up your cover letter like this. 2.
Save and name your templated CV and cover letter. When you download the templates, remember to save them on your computer as a Word document and a PDF. Employers may need either format. Name your documents with your name, the application date, and the job you're applying for. For instance, "Mere Smith 1 Oct 2023 Water Engineer CV".
If you are travelling on a student visa, you must have genuine intentions to study in New Zealand. To be granted a student visa to attend a programme of study that will last at least 3 months, you must: have an offer of place, or confirmation of enrolment if you are a returning student, from a New Zealand education provider.
Cover letters. Most New Zealand employers expect a cover letter with your CV when you apply for a job. A cover letter is a 'sales pitch' about why you think you are ideal for the job. Your cover letter should: briefly introduce yourself. outline your main relevant skills and experience. make an argument for why you are the right person for ...
To make your cover letter look good: use a black, easy to read font in one size. use simple language and be warm and friendly. use positive phrases like 'I have' and 'I can'. use bullet points to list information. avoid weak words like 'some knowledge' or 'fairly experienced'. avoid starting each sentence with 'I'. avoid repeating your whole CV.
If they don't apply to you, feel free to modify these to match your case. Please use this only as a model for your own cover letter. Please do not copy-paste the whole thing without adjustments. Sample Cover Letter for Australian Visa (Online Application) Australian Visa Cover Letter. DOWNLOAD THIS!
This document provides a sample cover letter that can be used when applying for a visitor visa to New Zealand. The cover letter introduces the applicant, states their citizenship and passport information. It describes the intended activities and length of stay in New Zealand. The cover letter also confirms accommodation arrangements and provides proof of financial support through attached bank ...
Covering letters are a unique selling tool when approaching a prospective employer directly, and are vitally important to applications sent by overseas candidates. This is your chance to capture the attention of a New Zealand employer and demonstrate the qualities that set you apart from the other applicants.
Bottomline. Writing a letter to support your visa application such as a good cover letter, is crucial as a means of communicating effectively and convincingly with the processing officer, whether it is a student visa, visitor visa or a partner of a New Zealander resident visa. Remember, your case officer must consider all the submitted ...
Below is my cover letter pls feel free to use this as a sample. If you guys have any suggestion/Corrections on my letter you are free to comment. From Name Address To The immigration officer, Immigration New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand. Sir/Madam, Sub: Requisition of issuance of Partnership-Based Work visa (INZ 1198).
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Address the cover letter to the right person, e.g., the hiring manager or recruiter. Be clear and concise. Have a structure in the letter - beginning, middle, end. Use active words to describe your work - accomplished, achieved, led, created, increased, identified. Finish with a call to action and ask for a meeting.
Visitor Visa. This visa cost me $165 NZD back in 2018 and lets you stay in New Zealand for a maximum of 9 months. Note: As of 17th May 2022, the cost of applying for the visitor visa increased to $246. Provided that you have not already exceeded a total of 9 months' stay in New Zealand in an 18 month period.
Tips on providing information to an audience that is new to New Zealand. Back. 1.Your audience - Why we need to keep it clear. 2.Keep it short and simple - important information first. 3.Keep it active and direct - use the active voice. 4.The Kiwi context - choose your words.
Express your genuine emotions and the depth of your commitment. You can talk about experiences that have deeply touched you as a couple and solidified the bond. 3. Challenges and Obstacles. It's important to acknowledge that no relationship is without its challenges, including occasional disagreements or setbacks.
Where expertise meets personalised immigration guidance. New Zealand Immigration Law is a team of experienced lawyers and advisors who navigate the complexities of visa applications for individuals and businesses, including work visas, partnerships, residence and more. Our team of immigration specialists with over 62 years of experience ...
If you are applying for the 2021 Resident Visa in Phase 2, Immigration New Zealand will request supporting documents after you have submitted your application. ... This must be an employment agreement or letter from the employer stating your pay and hours. It must show your pay and hours at the time you applied as well as on 29 September 2021;
Select and download the latest versions of all immigration forms including visa application forms. Use the guides and checklists to help you make a complete and correct application. ... (INZ 1017) and find information about coming to New Zealand as a visitor. Visitor Visa Guide - A guide to applying for a visitor visa (INZ 1018) PDF 459KB ...
Other Evidences that You're a Bonafide Applicant - this can be proof of assets such as cars, real estate properties, business titles, ITR, additional financial statements, past stamps or travel visas, or a cover letter. According to the Immigration New Zealand website, you need to provide at least NZ$1000 a month to support your trip, so it ...