Visa Fees is hiked by New Zealand student visa work visa and tourist visa are going to be costly from 1st October

Student Visa and Work Visa: There has been a sharp increase in the number of Indian students going to study abroad these days. Apart from this, with the growing economy of the country, our business has also expanded in many countries of the world. A large number of Indian businessmen and students also go to New Zealand. But now it is going to be very difficult for them to do so. New Zealand has recently increased its visa fees significantly. Due to this, people will now have to pay about 60 percent more visa fees to go to this country. Due to this, students, businessmen and tourists will also have to shell out more money. In the year 2023, New Zealand had issued 115,008 visas for Indians.

Student visa fee increased from $300 to $485

At present, the number of Indian students in New Zealand comes second after China. The number of Indians among foreign students is 17 percent. But, now the student visa fee in New Zealand has been increased from $300 to $485. According to the report of Business Standard, this increased visa fee has come into effect from October 1. According to the report, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said that we wanted to make radical changes in our visa system. We want this financial burden to be passed on the visa takers instead of taxpayers.

Tourist visa fee increased from $190 to $300

According to Education New Zealand, the tourist visa fee has also been increased from $190 to $300. Erica Stanford said that with the increased fees we will be able to reduce the expenses incurred in the visa process. Due to this, the government will save about 563 million dollars in 4 years. He said that our visa fees are still less than Australia and Britain. The visa fee in Entrepreneur Residence Category has now increased from $3,710 to $11,320. Apart from this, in the active investor category also now instead of $4,630, you will have to pay $12,070.

read this also

SBI: SBI will open 600 new branches this year, the country’s largest bank will reach every customer.