Information for Student about passport, visa, fee refund and so on

Students outside of New Zealand

Q: Will I be charged an application fee by Immigration New Zealand if I have to apply for a Variation of Conditions/new visa because of the earthquake?
A: No – the fee for a variation of conditions will be waived.

Q: I have been issued a visa to attend an education provider in Christchurch and have not yet travelled to New Zealand. I want to travel to New Zealand once the education provider is operating again.
A: You may still use any visa you have been issued. We recommend that from Monday 28 February 2011, you try to make contact with your provider in Christchurch to see when they are likely to re-open.
Q: If I defer my travel plans, which results in requiring a new visa with amended travel dates, do I have to pay the application fee and/or complete a new application form, provide evidence of funds and passport details?
A: You will not be required to pay a new fee and we will use your previous application form.

Q: I have had a visa issued to attend an education provider in Christchurch but have not yet travelled to New Zealand. I want to change the location of my study, but remain with the same provider (i.e a different campus).
A: Please approach your closest Immigration New Zealand branch for a new visa label, with confirmation from the provider regarding your offer of place and any associated tuition fees. There will be no fee for the change of visa.


Q4: I have had a visa issued to attend an education provider in Christchurch but have not yet travelled to New Zealand. I want to change the location of my study to attend a different provider. What can I do?
A: There will be no visa fees for this. Please approach your closest Immigration New Zealand branch and submit an application with a new offer of place from the new provider and provide a receipt of tuition fees (or confirmation from the new provider that confirms tuition fees are paid or will be paid in due course). If there are significant differences in the new course being applied for, the application may take some time.

Students already in New Zealand

Q: Will I be charged an application fee by Immigration New Zealand if I have to apply for a Variation of Conditions/new visa because of the earthquake?
A: No – fees will be waived.





Q: I am a foreign national who is considered a “domestic” student and I have an application lodged at the Christchurch branch, but do not know if my application has been approved. I now do not hold a visa and am wondering what I can do.

A: Since 7 February if you were lawfully in New Zealand when you lodged your student application in Christchurch branch, and your visa is expiring/has expired, you will be automatically issued an interim student visa valid for six months, or until your substantive student visa applications had been decided - whatever date is earlier.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/visaextensionschch.htm
The interim student visa has the same conditions as 'open' student visa. This means you may undertake any course of study in New Zealand. The interim letter will be emailed to you if we have an email address, or if not then a letter will be sent. Given the disruption to mail services in Christchurch this may take some time to arrive. You are able to contact the Immigration Contact Centre on 0508 558 885 to enquire about your status.

Q: I am a full fee paying international student and have an application lodged at the Palmerston North branch to attend an education provider in Christchurch. I want to change providers and move to another location.
A: You may do so. Please call 0508 558 885 or, if you can, contact your visa officer at the Palmerston North branch to discuss your situation. You will need to submit a new offer of place from the new provider and provide a receipt of tuition fees (or confirmation from the new provider that confirms tuition fees are paid or will be paid in due course).

Q: I am a full fee paying international student and have an application lodged at the Palmerston North branch to attend an education provider in Christchurch and I want to leave New Zealand.
A: Please call INZ on 0508 558 885 and we will make arrangements to return your passport to you.

Q: I am in Christchurch and have a valid student visa that is due to expire on 31 March 2011. What can I do?
A: If you wish to continue studying and have sourced a provider, send your application to the Palmerston North branch (or if your provider is a Students Online provider please talk to them).

If you want to apply for a visitor visa, send your application to the Northern Documentation Branch in Auckland at the following address:

Immigration New Zealand
Private Bag 92223
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland
New Zealand

If you are unable to mail an application, please call us on 0508 558 885 to discuss options.

Q: If I have a student visa and it is valid beyond 31 March and I can’t study because of the earthquake what do I do?
A: You do not need to apply for a new visa at this time. However, if you want to start working for a different employer or studying at a different educational institute to the one specified on your visa you will need to get a variation of conditions or a new visa.

Q: All of the documents I am required to submit my visa application, are missing in Christchurch and my visa is due to expire on 31 March 2011. How do I remain lawfully in New Zealand?
A: Immigration New Zealand is looking at the option of issuing an interim visa to all people in your situation to ensure you remain lawfully in New Zealand while you decide what you wish to do. If your passport is lost, approach your Embassy or Consulate and report it lost. If you want to apply for a student visa to remain in New Zealand, send an application for a student visa to the Palmerston North branch and provide all documentation you have available and a short letter outlining your situation.

If you want to apply for a visitor visa, send your application to the Northern Documentation Branch in Auckland


Immigration New Zealand
Private Bag 92223
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland
New Zealand

and provide all of the required documentation you have available and a short letter outlining your situation

Q: I have a valid visa to study in Christchurch and I have already moved to another education provider elsewhere in New Zealand. What should I do?
A: Please apply for a Variation of Conditions to your student visa as soon as possible, unless your visa is expiring within the next 30 days. There will be no immigration fees for this. Please do contact us to let us know that you have moved – 0508 558 885

Other Information

Q: Will I be charged an application fee by Immigration New Zealand if I have to apply for a Variation of Conditions/new visa because of the earthquake?
A: No – these fees will be waived.

Q: How do I find out if my course is still happening?
A: Contact your education provider when you can, but keep in mind that Christchurch is in the middle of a disaster and you may not receive a fast answer. There are still issues with power supply, and many computer and record systems have been destroyed. Many staff members from your education provider have their own personal matters to attend to also. So please be patient.

Please make sure that you let us know your current contact details – call 0508 558 885

外国代表团及外国人信息指南

外国代表团及外国人信息指南
Information for Foreign Missions/ Families of Foreign Nationals

警署家庭联络人
Police Family Liaison
警官 Mark Harrison
电话: 027-281-7899

警官Wendy Roblliard
电话: 027-591-6005

Wallace Haumara
电话: 027-275-7572


新西兰领事服务
NZ Consular Support
MFAT Consular Officers in Christchurch
新西兰外交贸易部基督城领事服务办公室
电话: 021 490 433
021 490 434



ACC Support
ACC provide a $5541.23 funeral
ACC为在新西兰遇难的外籍人员提NZ$5541.23的 葬礼补助金。

The process for this will be activated by the funeral home.
这个程序将由殡仪馆启动。

Information on this and ACC support for injuries incurred in the earthquake can be found on:
相关信息及关于ACC对地震中受伤人员的援助，请参考网站
www.acc.govt.nz及网站首页的“坎特伯雷地震援助”的链接。

0800 222 075

Sat 26th Feb and Sun 27th Feb 9am – 1pm 2月26日（周六）和2月27日（周日） 上午9点到下午1点

周一至周五 上午9点到下午5点。

其它福利措施
Other Welfare Provisions
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) will provide a Civil Defence Payment to foreign nationals who are displaced by a civil emergency for food, clothing, bedding and accommodation.
社会发展部（MSD）将为没有食物、衣服、被褥和住宿的外国人提供民防补贴。

The MSD website is updated regularly on the civil emergency
社会发展部网站定期就民防紧急事件进行更新。
http://www.msd.govt.nz/emergency/index.html

For more information on the Civil Defence Payment
更多关于民防补贴的信息，请参阅以下网站：
http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/forms-and-brochures/financial-assistance-in-a-civil-defence-emergency.html



受害者援助
Victim Support

Victim Support is a voluntary organisation that works in partnership with the police to provide practical and emotional support during a crisis period.

受害者援助（Victim Support）是一个与警方合作自愿机构，在危机时期为受害者提供实际的和情感上的支援。

精神支援热线：0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)


Contact: www.victimsupport.org.nz


翻译服务
Interpreter Services　


MLT翻译中心 (03) 377 1227 www.mlt.co.nz
坎特伯雷口译 Atena Hensch
(03) 372 9311
www.interpret.org.nz


宗教援助组织
Religious Support Groups


新西兰国际穆斯林组织:
Mosque, Deans Ave
Hisham el Zeiny, Imam
(04) 387 4226


021-023-67184 iman@paradise.net.nz
新西兰伊斯兰Alulbayt基金会
(09) 577 1127 www.islam.org.nz
坎特伯雷希伯来联盟
(03) 365 7412 www.chc.org.nz
佛光山佛教寺
地址：Cnr Riccarton/Harakeke St (03) 341 6276
www.fgs.org.nz
基督城中国教堂
地址：Jack Stewart
280 Greers Rd



021-8876-12

文化援助组织
Cultural Support Groups


基督城韩国社团
Kevin Park 团长

(03) 348 2766
(03) 341-2231
027-733-6634 www.chchkorean.org.nz
中国地震受害者服务
电话:

348-6987


基督城中华中国社团 (03) 377 5158
坎特伯雷日本社团
Masako Kayaba先生
(03) 352-3625

021-251-1963 dgusch@es.co.nz
印度社区代表
Surinder Tandon
(03) 325-3114

021-295-1089
基督城广东联合会 www.cgda.org.nz
Rewi Alley中国教育中心
(03)354-8484



医院
Hospitals


基督城医院
地址：Riccarton Avenue
(03) 364-0640


非工作时间的医疗中心
After Hours Medical Centres


医疗从业者支援小组
地址：285 Riccarton Rd 电话:
343-1668
0800-826-285

Riccarton门诊
地址：4 Yaldhurst Rd, Church Corner
Upper Riccarton
(03) 343-3661



殡仪员
Undertakers The Funeral Directors Association of NZ has a 17 strong Disaster Response Team in Christchurch who are advising and supporting local funeral directors.
新西兰葬礼指导协会在基督城有17支灾难应急队伍，他们负责对殡仪事物提供支持和指导。


The following funeral directors are have the most experience at repatriation.
以下的殡仪指导员对遗体遣送最有经验，他们是：

John Rhinds 03 3799920 Tony Garing 0274717678 jrhind@funerals.co.nz

Lamb & Hayward 03 3599018 Steve Parkyn 0274442961 westpark@lambandhayward.co.nz


其它的殡仪指导员：

Bell Lamb and Trotter 03 3897999 Dominic Orr
027 2823842
dominic@belllambtrotter.co.nz

Palmer Funeral Services 03 3599422 Roy Winton 021955534 or 0210693331 palmerfuneral@vodafone.co.nz

Gulliver & Tyler Ltd 03 3138222 Phil Seal 021739633 phil@gulliver-tyler.co.nz



运输公司
Freight Companies
运送物品回国：

TNT全球快递 0800 275868 www.tnt.com
世界运输和仓储公司 03 389 2070 www.worldmoving.co.nz
新西兰长途搬运公司 03 348 0604 www.nzvanlines.co.nz