Hi,
My friend in Chile has just applied for a WHV to come to NZ for this year's quota.
The company in Chile that process it for him said he needs to have a credit card that has a $3000USD limit as proof when he enters NZ. Is this true? Could he just have a print out from his Chilean bank account to show $3000 (it's not an account that he can access overseas - but would immigration know this?).
The main problem is that he doesnt have a credit card and can't get one before he leaves Chile.
Would he be best to just bring the $$ in cash?
Does anyone have experience with this?
Thanks
kinkyk
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tonih
Hello,
I have attached the NZ Immigration site for you, it tells you the details of the WHV for NZ, it also has a question and anwser section which may also help answer your question.
Also if I was your friend I would not take the funds over in cash, thats a sure way to have the customs officers interested in you! Bank statements should be OK, but they would need to be org's not print outs. But I would double check with the NZ Immigration office before traveling.
Happy travels, NZ is a lovely country (I am a Kiwi - and wonder why I'm in London weekly)
Toni
NZ Immigration site
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kinkyk
Thanks Toni,
Yeah I've had a look at the Immigration website - but it doesnt specify the evidence required to "prove" the funds.
and the embassy in Santiago tell him to check the website - and that they won't answer any questions for WHV!
Not sure why customs would really be interested in someone carrying the equivalent of $3000USD - it's well under any "dodgy" amount.
I might see what it says when his online application gets approved - it may be more specific then!
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