Need Work permit (or lettere of emoly)to open NZ bank acc
#1
Need Work permit (or lettere of emoly)to open NZ bank acc
Greetings all,
Have checked-out a few of the NZ bank sites and it would seem that they require a NZ work visa or letter of employment before I would be able to open a bank account over there.
Anyone offer any input on this?
Cheers Campbell.
Have checked-out a few of the NZ bank sites and it would seem that they require a NZ work visa or letter of employment before I would be able to open a bank account over there.
Anyone offer any input on this?
Cheers Campbell.
#2
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Joined: Jan 2003
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Re: Need Work permit (or lettere of emoly)to open NZ bank acc
I think that they do require a Work Permit/Residency from memory. We joined ASB via The Commonwealth Bank of Oz. They are really good, and would highly recomend them - for when you can join.
#3
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Re: Need Work permit (or lettere of emoly)to open NZ bank acc
I called the ASB and they said that yes you need a work permit or residence permit. Having said that I came here 8 years ago and my account was opened as a tourist. i did that through the Nat west in the UK who opened my account with their "sister" bank here in NZ, the westpac on my behalf.
I would suggest you try your bank inthe UK to see if this is still possible. The customer service person i spoke to at the ASB may not be clued up on this option though it may no longer be available.
I would suggest you try your bank inthe UK to see if this is still possible. The customer service person i spoke to at the ASB may not be clued up on this option though it may no longer be available.