FAQ - Visitor Questions |
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What are the requirements needed for applying for a visitor visa? |
You must read carefully the Application for Visiting New Zealand Guide (1018).
You need to be in good health, have good character and the visa you will be applying for needs to match your intentions for your visit. You need to give evidence that your passport will be valid for three months past the date you will be leaving New Zealand, evidence that you have plans and the means to leave New Zealand (for example confirmed travel tickets out of New Zealand, or enough money to buy a ticket with the period of your permit), evidence that you have got enough money to support yourself during your stay (NZ$1000 per person per month or NZ$400 per person per month if accommodation is paid for). Also if you have a sponsor who will pay for your ticket out of New Zealand, this can be accepted as proof. |
Do I need a visitor permit to visit New Zealand? |
Some visitors will not need to apply for a visitor visa before they travel to New Zealand, if you do not fall under the categories of the quick-check guide below you should apply for a visitor visa before you travel.
- Citizen of New Zealand or Australia?
- New Zealand resident with a returning resident visa or a Australian resident with permanent resident return visa?
- From a visa-free country and only visiting for no more than your allotted time of three or six months?
- Someone who has been given a special direction, a diplomat or work in a consular office, part of military personnel at Black Borch Astrometric Observatory, cruise ship passenger, aircraft crew member on a commercial aircraft, member of scientific programme or expedition under the Operation Deep Freeze?
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What are the requirements needed for when I apply for a visitor permit extension online? |
| You can use the online services if you are in New Zealand on a visitor permit, you want to extend your first visitor permit for a total stay not exceeding nine months, you are paying for your application fee, you have no undecided applications, your passport does not expire within three months of you leaving the country. |
Can I include anyone else in my visitor visa application? |
| Your application can include your partner, and any dependent children up to the age of 19. Non-dependents and children over 20 will have to make their own applications. |
Can I change the status of a general visitor permit? |
There are four options you can choose from if you want to stay longer in New Zealand. These are:-
- Study - If you have a Visitor's Permit you can only take one course of study providing the duration of the course is less than three months. You need to apply for a Student Visa/Permit if the course is longer than three months. You will also need to have been offered a place by a certified New Zealand education provider.
- Work - You can take part in business activities in new Zealand on a Visitor's Permit but if you want to work in New Zealand full time you need to apply for a work permit. You cannot start your job offer until you have been accepted by the Immigration services.
- Invest in Business - You can gain residence as an Investor, or if you want to establish a business. You can relocate your business to New Zealand, while New Zealand offers great business advantages and a good business environment. You will also need to qualify under the Investor Category.
- Buy / Set Up a Business - You can arrange business negotiations under a Visitor Permit as long as you stay no longer than three months, otherwise you need to apply for another category. You cannot set up a business on a Visitor's Permit.
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