FAQ - Useful Information |
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How do I look for a job in New Zealand? |
| There are lots of different ways in which you can look for a job in New Zealand, such as advertisements in newspapers, on employment websites, through employment agencies and personal approaches to business or organisations. Send off your CV to companies that you would like to work for that you know would need your skill sooner or later. They may even pass it on to another company. |
What's the difference between a visa and a permit? |
| A single entry visa lets you enter New Zealand only once while a multiple entry visa lets you enter New Zealand a number of times during your visa time period. A permit gives permission for you to enter New Zealand as a visitor, student or worker, or on a permanent basis as a resident. They expire automatically whenever you leave New Zealand. If you want to return you must hold a valid visa. |
Can I get a New Zealand Citizenship/Passport? |
If you want to apply for citizenship you need to have lived legally in New Zealand for five years if you were granted residence. If a child is born in New Zealand after 1st January 2006 he/she will acquire citizenship if one of the parents is a New Zealand citizen or has permanent residency or is entitled to reside indefinitely in the Cook Islands, Tokelau or Niue.
The requirements for citizenship in New Zealand are:-
- that you intend to continue to reside in New Zealand
- able to understand and speak English
- are of good character
- a permanent resident of New Zealand
- understand the responsibilities and privileges of being a citizen in New Zealand
- either you received your permanent residence before 21 April 2005 and have been a resident of New Zealand for last three years or you received your permanent residence on or after 21 April 2005 and have lived in new Zealand for the last five years.
You can also hold multiple citizenships, depending on what country you come from originally. Check with your country's relevant authorities to see if you can do this. |
Are there rules specialised for Australian citizens and residents? |
| You do not need to apply for residence if you are an Australian citizen, all you need to do is show a valid Australian passport when you arrive in New Zealand. If you are a permanent resident in Australia with a current Australian Resident Return Visa you will be granted a Residence Permit providing you are of good character. |
What are character requirements? |
| Character requirements are all applicants that are 17 years of age or over who will be working, studying or visiting in New Zealand for more than two years will have to provide a police certificate which must be less than six months old. |
How do I calculate my application fee? |
| They are all different depending on what type of visa or permit you will be applying for and where you are currently living. |
Can I bring a pet to New Zealand? |
Contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) for information on bringing animals into the country.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone: +64-9-377-3008
Fax: +64-9-358-1668 |
Can I bring alcohol/cigarettes/personal belongings to New Zealand or are there certain restrictions? |
You can bring certain goods into the country providing you take them with you when you leave. There are three main categories of goods:-
- Personal Effects - This includes toilet articles, clothing, jewellery that is intended for your own use and not intended for any other person or persons or for gift, sale or exchange. They will be free from duty and Goods and Services Tax whether they come with you or are sent separately.
- Alcohol and Tobacco - You must be over 17 years of age to import these articles. To be free of Customs charges you can import the following: 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars or a mixture of all three weighing no more than 250 grams. With alcohol, 4.5 litres of wine or 4.5 litres of beer, one bottle containing no more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur or other spirit beverage. Anything above these quantities will have Custom charges applied to them.
- Other Accompanied Goods - Each person can import goods up to a total of $700 free of duty charge. The goods must accompany the traveler through Customs and be for the personal use of the traveler or to be used as gifts. They must not be used for traveler's business or profession, be imported for another person and must not include alcohol and tobacco products.
Custom Charges are calculated depending on the transaction value of the goods (the price they were paid for) GST (Goods and Services Tax) is 12.5 percent is calculated on the duty inclusive value. An Import Entry Transaction Fee of $25.38 (GST inclusive) may be applied. This amount includes a biosecurity risk screening levy of $3.38 which is collected by Customs on behalf of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). |
Does my occupation need a New Zealand Registration? |
Registration is required by law so that you can undertake employment in some occupations. The list below gives links to the relevant registration boards in New Zealand.
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