Information For Foreign Certificate Holders

In New Zealand the law requires you to hold a parachutist certificate issued by the Parachute Organisation that the Drop Zone you are jumping at is operating under. This may be different to the situation from outside New Zealand and as such may be somewhat confusing.

The majority of Drop Zones in New Zealand choose to operate under the NZPIA procedures and as such by applying and having a NZPIA parachutist Certificate issued you will be able to skydive at most of the Drop Zones throughout New Zealand.
To apply for either a temporary or a full NZPIA Parachutist Certificate you will first need to decide which option is best for you.

Temporary Parachutist Certificate – this is for holders of specific overseas parachute certificates and is intended for those experienced parachutists that intend to be in New Zealand for a limited time, wanting to participate in events, boogies or on a skydiving holiday.

• Valid for 2 months from date of issue.

• Includes insurance cover

• Isssued instantly online

• Electronic Certificate issued via email (this service is coming soon)

Limitations

• Cannot be used for commercial parachute jumps.

• You must have a minimum of 250 jumps

• You must be supervised by a NZPIA DZSO when jumping under this Certificate

• No hard copy card

Full Parachute Certificate – this is for all parachutists that meet the minimum requirements set out by the NZPIA.

• Valid for life with no annual ongoing fee

• Can include Ratings

• Endorsements such as B, C, D that meet FAI requirements can be certified at the Drop Zone by a NZPIA CSO

• Available online

• Hard plastic card option

Limitations

• 7 day issue