Silver Fern Visa

[shanthakumar.n]

Have any one got the Grant message?

[maddy13885]

I haven't submitted my docs yet. But, I know a fellow applicant from Hyderabad, India has got his SFV last week. We are linked through another forum.

Originally Posted by shanthakumar.n

Have any one got the Grant message?

[klosemeyer]

Hello Folks!

Can anyone tell, Is that possible to use master or visa debt card instead of credit card fro Silver Fern visa application?
How much is the visa fee? How much it was last year?

[escapedtonz]

Originally Posted by klosemeyer

Hello Folks!

Can anyone tell, Is that possible to use master or visa debt card instead of credit card fro Silver Fern visa application?
How much is the visa fee? How much it was last year?

Immigration website states you can only pay online using a Visa or MasterCard credit card and the fee seems to be NZ$135, however after reading some blogs on the subject of trying to obtain one of the online visas it appears Visa Debit cards can be used if there's sufficient funds to allow the payment.
Good luck.
The full quota of Silver Fern visas sold out in 8 minutes last year!!!

[klosemeyer]

Originally Posted by escapedtonz

Immigration website states you can only pay online using a Visa or MasterCard credit card and the fee seems to be NZ$135, however after reading some blogs on the subject of trying to obtain one of the online visas it appears Visa Debit cards can be used if there's sufficient funds to allow the payment.
Good luck.
The full quota of Silver Fern visas sold out in 8 minutes last year!!!

Thanks !
Woooo.. there is a high competition, 8 minutes only ! i will keep that in mind
Yeah, i also read on the immigration nz web that credit card is required for online application, but i have debt mastercard with enough money. Its almost impossible to get a credit card for me, so i asked the quest to know if somebody have used debt card or know if someone used it.
Its a bit weird to ask, Is that possible to use someone else's credit card?

[escapedtonz]

Originally Posted by klosemeyer

Thanks !
Woooo.. there is a high competition, 8 minutes only ! i will keep that in mind
Yeah, i also read on the immigration nz web that credit card is required for online application, but i have debt mastercard with enough money. Its almost impossible to get a credit card for me, so i asked the quest to know if somebody have used debt card or know if someone used it.
Its a bit weird to ask, Is that possible to use someone else's credit card?

Yes obtaining a Silver Fern Visa seems to be the equivalent experience to buying Beyonce concert tickets!!!
Lots of blogs recommend having 2 or 3 pc's going at the same time with all your details within the online application form already filled in, including payment card details so all you have to do is hit the send button and hope you are a lucky one who gets through to complete the process.

Yes I don't see why you can't use another persons credit card to pay. As long as you have all the necessary details - card number, expiry date, valid from date, security number and name of card holder I shouldn't think it matters.

I would, however, recommend using your own card if at all possible even if its a debit card as these appear to be used.

Please remember also, if you are one of the lucky ones to get through the process, you must also be able to prove you have sufficient funds to cover living expenses for the 9 months searching for a job here so minimum NZ$4200.

[klosemeyer]

Yes, i agree! its gonna be the same experience
I am going to make special plans for that I have thought to fill the app already but running more PCs is a good suggestion, checked ! you seem to be a pro for this. I even tried to submit application , it don't show the page to enter card details but the one that messages that the quota has finished, So does it mean i have to fill the card details at the time of application?
Thanks for your time !
Kind Regards

Originally Posted by escapedtonz

Yes obtaining a Silver Fern Visa seems to be the equivalent experience to buying Beyonce concert tickets!!!
Lots of blogs recommend having 2 or 3 pc's going at the same time with all your details within the online application form already filled in, including payment card details so all you have to do is hit the send button and hope you are a lucky one who gets through to complete the process.

Yes I don't see why you can't use another persons credit card to pay. As long as you have all the necessary details - card number, expiry date, valid from date, security number and name of card holder I shouldn't think it matters.

I would, however, recommend using your own card if at all possible even if its a debit card as these appear to be used.

Please remember also, if you are one of the lucky ones to get through the process, you must also be able to prove you have sufficient funds to cover living expenses for the 9 months searching for a job here so minimum NZ$4200.

[escapedtonz]

Originally Posted by klosemeyer

Yes, i agree! its gonna be the same experience
I am going to make special plans for that I have thought to fill the app already but running more PCs is a good suggestion, checked ! you seem to be a pro for this. I even tried to submit application , it don't show the page to enter card details but the one that messages that the quota has finished, So does it mean i have to fill the card details at the time of application?
Thanks for your time !
Kind Regards

Ha ha I'm no pro, just thinking what I would do if I was in the same boat.
You have to give yourself every chance because if you don't, there'll be someone else somewhere else in the world maximising their own opportunity!

From what I believe, you are not being asked to supply card details as the 2012 quota has closed and the 2013 quota not open until 29th April.
I expect when you get to the day online applications open for Silver Fern you will be able to fill in all details and just hit the submit button......but I could be wrong?
Whatever happens I wouldn't worry as the process will be the same for everyone but having a number of pc's and a fast Internet connection accessing the online application might just give you enough of an edge.

[klosemeyer]

Originally Posted by escapedtonz

Ha ha I'm no pro, just thinking what I would do if I was in the same boat.
You have to give yourself every chance because if you don't, there'll be someone else somewhere else in the world maximising their own opportunity!

From what I believe, you are not being asked to supply card details as the 2012 quota has closed and the 2013 quota not open until 29th April.
I expect when you get to the day online applications open for Silver Fern you will be able to fill in all details and just hit the submit button......but I could be wrong?
Whatever happens I wouldn't worry as the process will be the same for everyone but having a number of pc's and a fast Internet connection accessing the online application might just give you enough of an edge.

Yeh, it would be better to wait 29th and get prepared !
If in future i need some info, would you like be contacted?
Have a nice eve!

[escapedtonz]

Originally Posted by klosemeyer

Yeh, it would be better to wait 29th and get prepared !
If in future i need some info, would you like be contacted?
Have a nice eve!

If you need any future info, just start another thread on the forum.
It's the best chance you will have to get an answer and if I can help I'll respond.