1.Working Holiday Visa
Website:http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/malaysiaworkingholidayscheme.htm
You must:
•have a Malaysian passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
•be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
•not bring children with you
•hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
•have a minimum of NZ$2,250 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
•meet our health and character requirements
•be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
•not have been approved a visa or permit under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
AND
If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary permit.
*You are required to hold sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from New Zealand. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.
Submit online application and pay via credit card about RM 280. I get my approval after 2 working days. It really efficient! Then print out the approval copy show to custom when arrive NZ. This approval copy is saved under immigration webpage. Login with your ID, you can re-print it.
2.Driving License
Go to JPJ and tell the officer you need English translate of driving license. The fee is RM 10.
Website: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/residents-visitors/driving-nz.html
You can drive in New Zealand if you hold a driver licence from another country or an international driving permit and:
•your overseas licence is current and valid, and
•you've not received a disqualification or suspension in New Zealand, and
•you last entered New Zealand less than 12 months ago, and
•your overseas licence is in English; if it's not, you must have an accurate translation, and
•you've not been granted a New Zealand driver licence.
3.Money-
As per requirement we need to bring NZD 2250. Hence below are few options:
-Cash – No advisable to bring all in cash. Bring about NZ500 is advisable.
-Bank Draft – Request a bank draft pay to the bank you intened to open in NZ (ASB/ANZ/Kiwibank). However, it needs to take 4-5 working to transit.
-Traveller Cheque – Most convenience way. However, most of the bank in Malaysia not selling traveller cheque in NZD.
-Bank statement – Get verify copy of your bank statement to proof you have sufficient funds.
Website:http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/malaysiaworkingholidayscheme.htm
You must:
•have a Malaysian passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
•be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
•not bring children with you
•hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
•have a minimum of NZ$2,250 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
•meet our health and character requirements
•be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
•not have been approved a visa or permit under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
AND
If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary permit.
*You are required to hold sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from New Zealand. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.
Submit online application and pay via credit card about RM 280. I get my approval after 2 working days. It really efficient! Then print out the approval copy show to custom when arrive NZ. This approval copy is saved under immigration webpage. Login with your ID, you can re-print it.
2.Driving License
Go to JPJ and tell the officer you need English translate of driving license. The fee is RM 10.
Website: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/residents-visitors/driving-nz.html
You can drive in New Zealand if you hold a driver licence from another country or an international driving permit and:
•your overseas licence is current and valid, and
•you've not received a disqualification or suspension in New Zealand, and
•you last entered New Zealand less than 12 months ago, and
•your overseas licence is in English; if it's not, you must have an accurate translation, and
•you've not been granted a New Zealand driver licence.
3.Money-
As per requirement we need to bring NZD 2250. Hence below are few options:
-Cash – No advisable to bring all in cash. Bring about NZ500 is advisable.
-Bank Draft – Request a bank draft pay to the bank you intened to open in NZ (ASB/ANZ/Kiwibank). However, it needs to take 4-5 working to transit.
-Traveller Cheque – Most convenience way. However, most of the bank in Malaysia not selling traveller cheque in NZD.
-Bank statement – Get verify copy of your bank statement to proof you have sufficient funds.
-Credit card - Is convenience for online booking and cash advance reqeust.
4.Bank Account
- There are few banks available in NZ. Most popular is ANZ & ASB.
- To open account you need to bring photocopy of your passport & driving license.
- For ASB bank account opening you need to request:
• Transaction account – Choose Streamline – This is the type with no fees for electronic transactions, waive monthly fees (NZ 3) for no paper statement request, suitable for people who seldom use counter/cheque service.
• Saving account - Choose Fastsaver – This type account with interest rate calculated daily base, no transaction fees.
• FastCash Card - A cash card like our ATM card.
• Visa Debit Card – Monthly card fees NZ 5. Function same as credit card.
• Fast Phone Banking – It is useful when internet is not available
• FastNet Classic Internet Banking – Useful e-banking service
Website: https://www.asb.co.nz/personal/accounts
Form: https://www.asb.co.nz/story_images/385_1201300260209ASBP_s2379.pdf
NOTE: It needs 5 working days to complete Visa Debit Card.
5.Apply IRD.
-Ready original & photocopy of your passport and driving license.
-Fill in the form below and submit.
-It needs 8 – 10 working days.
-You can call to get you IRD no.
NOTE: remember to update your IRD no. to the bank.
Website: http://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax-individual/
Form: http://www.ird.govt.nz/resources/f/c/fc8c6f804bbe4767b69bf6bc87554a30/ir595.pdf
6.Phone & Internet
7.YHA & BBH membership
-YHA card can be applied in Malaysia Yearly fees for adult is RM 40. Optional additional delivery fees is RM6 via Postlaju.
Website: http://www.myha.org.my/v2.1/content/view/89/66
Form: http://www.myha.org.my/v2.1/images/hi-m_applicationform%20new.doc
- BBH card can only apply in New Zealand. It cost NZ 45 (included NZ20 prepaid card). Online application is more expensive. So recommend to apply when arrive.
4.Bank Account
- There are few banks available in NZ. Most popular is ANZ & ASB.
- To open account you need to bring photocopy of your passport & driving license.
- For ASB bank account opening you need to request:
• Transaction account – Choose Streamline – This is the type with no fees for electronic transactions, waive monthly fees (NZ 3) for no paper statement request, suitable for people who seldom use counter/cheque service.
• Saving account - Choose Fastsaver – This type account with interest rate calculated daily base, no transaction fees.
• FastCash Card - A cash card like our ATM card.
• Visa Debit Card – Monthly card fees NZ 5. Function same as credit card.
• Fast Phone Banking – It is useful when internet is not available
• FastNet Classic Internet Banking – Useful e-banking service
Website: https://www.asb.co.nz/personal/accounts
Form: https://www.asb.co.nz/story_images/385_1201300260209ASBP_s2379.pdf
NOTE: It needs 5 working days to complete Visa Debit Card.
5.Apply IRD.
-Ready original & photocopy of your passport and driving license.
-Fill in the form below and submit.
-It needs 8 – 10 working days.
-You can call to get you IRD no.
NOTE: remember to update your IRD no. to the bank.
Website: http://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax-individual/
Form: http://www.ird.govt.nz/resources/f/c/fc8c6f804bbe4767b69bf6bc87554a30/ir595.pdf
6.Phone & Internet
7.YHA & BBH membership
-YHA card can be applied in Malaysia Yearly fees for adult is RM 40. Optional additional delivery fees is RM6 via Postlaju.
Website: http://www.myha.org.my/v2.1/content/view/89/66
Form: http://www.myha.org.my/v2.1/images/hi-m_applicationform%20new.doc
- BBH card can only apply in New Zealand. It cost NZ 45 (included NZ20 prepaid card). Online application is more expensive. So recommend to apply when arrive.
