Starting May 26, 2025, New Zealand will no longer require certified translations for visitor visa applications, aligning with Australia’s streamlined approach.
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✂️ Simplified Process: Certified translations are no longer mandatory for visitor visa applications.
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📄 Translation Requirements: Applicants must still provide translations for all non-English documents.
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🧾 Translator Details: Include the translator’s name, qualifications, and a declaration confirming they are not the applicant, a family member, or an immigration adviser.
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❌ Who Can’t Translate: The applicant, family members, or immigration advisers assisting with the application cannot translate the documents.
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🏠 Resident Visa Exception: Certified translations remain mandatory for resident visa applications.
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💸 Cost Reduction: This change reduces the financial burden on applicants by eliminating the need for certified translation services.
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⏱️ Faster Processing: The removal of this requirement speeds up the visa application process.
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🌍 Global Alignment: Aligning with Australia’s policies makes the process more consistent for international travelers.
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🧳 Who Benefits: Tourists, short-term students, and family visitors from non-English-speaking countries will benefit the most.
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📅 Implementation Date: The new policy takes effect on May 26, 2025.
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