Electronic visas

If you have been issued with a New Zealand or Australian electronic visa, you will need to provide the following documentation:

New Zealand residence class visa holders

1. A certified (witnessed/notarised) copy of the front page of your current passport which shows your name and other personal details
2. And either
   • A certified copy of your resident visa label from your passport, or
   • A copy of your electronic visa information which the University can use to verify with Immigration New Zealand.

Australian permanent residents

1. A certified copy of the front page of your passport which shows your name and other personal details
2. And either
   • A certified copy of your resident visa label from your passport, or
   • An email showing your electronic visa details and conditions sent directly to university@otago.ac.nz from the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service (see instructions below).

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) Service

• To get your details sent to university@otago.ac.nz:

  1. On the VEVO homepage go to Check your own visa details with VEVO.
  2. Enter your details into the enquiry screen and select Submit.
  3. On the top right-hand corner of the Entitlement Details page select the Send Email option.

Further information

Certified documents
Evidence requirements