There are multiple reasons for visiting New Zealand, among them Business, Job Search, Tourism, Visiting Friends and Family, Sports Events, and others.
Do not assume your Visitor Visa will be approved – it is common for Immigration NZ to decline a visitor visa, particularly so if you are not from a visa waiver country and Immigration NZ suspect your true intent is to remain in the country. Getting your application right is essential.
This once very simple process of gaining a Visitor Visa is now more complex, unless of course you are from a visa waiver country. At the time of drafting this information in Q2, 2024, there are 61 visa waiver countries where you can visit for up to 3 months unless you are a British citizen.If you are a British Citizen at current time, you do not require a visitor visa for a period of six months.
Gaining advice from your Licensed Immigration Adviser on your or a family member’sintended visit to New Zealand should be essential. All too often we are brought into the process when a visitor visa is declined. Get the correct advice the first time around.
Some visitors may also qualify for Working Holiday Visas where reciprocal relationships exist with selected countries under certain conditions. There is much information you can gain from your Licensed Immigration Adviser that you will find valuable.
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