New Zealand Temporary Visa Japan Working Holiday Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $35

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Japanese people may come to New Zealand with a Working Holiday Visa. If you are a Japanese, with a Japanese Passport, and have at least NZ $4,200 to live on during your stay, you are welcome to apply for this visa. While you’re here, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday.

With this visa you can

• Work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
• Study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is only for the citizens of Japan who wish to come to New Zealand, enjoy a holiday, and do some work.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 18 – 30

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country this visa is for

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or enough money to buy one

Funds: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand

Previous approvals: You must not have had approval for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa before

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – You apply online

You must apply online and in English.

Step 2 – Submit evidence to support your application

If you need to provide any evidence, Immigration New Zealand will send you an email explaining what you need to do. If you are worried about getting emails, it is a good idea to check your junk emails.

Step 3 – A decision about your application

If your visa application is approved, Immigration New Zealand will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be issued an eVisa.

If there is anything else you need to do, the visa officer will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, you will be issued an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

• Japanese Valid Passport
• Proof of Funds
• Proof of social ties
• Police Clarence (If asked by the Immigration NZ)
• Medical (If applicable)

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application Fee NZD$ 35

Citizens of Japan do not have to pay a fee or immigration levy for this application.

An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $35

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

This visa supports young people from United Kingdom come to New Zealand. There are some visa requirements, if you can fulfill, you can apply for this visa. if you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, and you have at least NZ $350 to live on for each month of your stay. While you’re here, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday.

With this visa you can

• Choose to apply for a 12 or 23 month visa.
• Work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
• Study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is only for the citizens of the United Kingdom who want to come to New Zealand for temporarily reasons.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 18 – 30

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country this visa is for

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or enough money to buy one

Funds: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand

Previous approvals: You must not have had approval for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa before

Ordinarily resident: Your permanent place of residence must be the country named in this Working Holiday visa

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – You apply online

You must apply for this visa online and in English. You can apply for either a 12 month or 23 month working holiday visa.

Step 2 – Submit your evidence to support your application

If you apply for a 23-month visa, you must upload a medical test result unless you have provided them with a previous application and they were issued in the last 36 months.

If you plan to stay longer than 24 months in New Zealand, you must provide a police clearance, unless you have provided one with a previous application, and it was issued in the last 24 months.

Your stay could exceed 24 months if you are in NZ when you apply, or if you’ve spent time here in the past.

Immigration New Zealand will send you a list of documents or queries if they have any. If you are worried about receiving emails, it is a good idea to check your spam email folder.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If your visa application is approved, Immigration NZ will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be granted an eVisa.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

To apply this visa, you must submit the following documents

1. Valid UK Passport
2. Proof of available funds to cover your expenses while you are in New Zealand
3. Documents to prove your social tie in the UK
4. Documents to prove that you will return back to the UK

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application fee NZD$ 280. This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand do not refund application costs if your UK Working Holiday Visa is rejected.

A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa Philippines Working Holiday Visa Subclass

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Philippines Working Holiday Visa helps young and qualified people come to New Zealand. You can apply for this visa if you’re a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines and you can demonstrate at least NZ $4,200 to live on during your stay. While you’re in New Zealand, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday. You can stay up to 12 months with this visa. The Immigration New Zealand maintains an annual cap which is around 100 visas per year.

With this visa you can

• Work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
• Study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is only for the citizens of the Republic of the Philippines. This visa will allow the applicants to live in New Zealand up to 12 months, study, work and enjoy a holiday.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 18 – 30

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country this visa is for

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or enough money to buy one

Funds: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand

Previous approvals: You must not have had approval for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa before

Education: You must have a tertiary qualification

English language: You must be able to speak English

Medical insurance: You must have full medical insurance for the length of your stay.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1- You apply online

You must apply online and in English.

Step 2 – Evidence to support your application

If you need to provide any evidence, Immigration NZ will send you an email explaining what you need to do. If you are worried about receiving emails, It is a good idea to check your junk mail settings.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If your visa application is approved, Immigration New Zealand will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be issued an eVisa.

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration NZ will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, you will be issued an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

TO apply this visa, you must submit the following documents

1. Valid Philippian Passport
2. Proof of available funds to cover your expenses while you are in New Zealand
3. Documents to prove your social tie in Philippine
4. Documents to prove that you will return back to Philippine

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

The application fee is NZD$280

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if your visa application is rejected. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost. You can pay for your application online by an accepted credit or debit card. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

You must note the following points before you apply to this visa:

• You can only apply for a Working Holiday Visa online.
• You can’t accept a full-time permanent job for the same employer for more than 3 months.
• You can’t bring you family members in New Zealand. If they want to visit New Zealand, they must apply for appropriate visas.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa USA Working Holiday Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $35

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

This visa assists young people from the United States of America (USA) to arrive in New Zealand. You can apply for this visa if you’re a passport holder of the United States of America (USA) and you have at least NZ $4,200 to live on during your stay. While you’re here, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday. This visa allows you to stay 12 months in New Zealand.

With this visa you can

• Work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
• Study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Things to note

• You can only apply for a Working Holiday Visa online.
• You can’t accept a permanent job.
• You can’t bring children with you on a working holiday. If you have a partner who wants to come to New Zealand, they’ll need to apply for their own visa.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for US citizens who wish to spend a quality time in New Zealand and do some temporary work.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 18 – 30

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country this visa is for

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or enough money to buy one

Funds: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand

Previous approvals: You must not have had approval for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa before

Ordinarily resident: Your permanent place of residence must be the country named in this Working Holiday visa

Medical insurance: You must have full medical insurance for the length of your stay

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – You apply online

You must apply online and in English.

Step 2 – Evidence to support your application

You may require to provide supporting documents with your application. If you are required to provide additional documents, Immigration New Zealand will contact you.

If you are worried about receiving emails, It is a good idea to check your junk mail settings.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If your visa application is approved, Immigration New Zealand will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be granted an eVisa.

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration NZ will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, Immigration New Zealand will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

• Valid US Passport
• Evidence of Funds
• Evidence of onward travel
• Evidence of medical insurance

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application fee can vary and depend on from which country you are applying from:

Application Fee: $ 35

Citizens of USA do not have to pay a fee or immigration levy for this application. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

You can work in any employment you like, as long as:

• You must not apply for a permanent job
• You must not get engaged in any illegal work
• You do not provide commercial sexual services
• You do not run or invest in a business that provides commercial sexual services.
• You don’t require a job offer.

Application Fee:

 

NZD $35

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa Malaysia Working Holiday Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

People from some selected Asian countries are eligible to apply for the Working Holiday Visa. If you are a Malaysian Citizen and wish to stay up to 6 months in New Zealand may apply for this visa. While you’re here, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday.

With this visa you can

• Work in New Zealand for up to 6 months.
• Study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for Malaysian Citizens and Passport Holders who want to stay in New Zealand, enjoy holiday and apply for temporary work.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 18 – 30

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country this visa is for

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or enough money to buy one

Funds: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand

Previous approvals: You must not have had approval for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa before

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – You apply online

You must apply online and in English.

Step 2 – Providing supporting documents

Immigration New Zealand may ask for a number of supporting documents. You must provide all documents as by the Department.

If you are worried about receiving emails, it is important to check your junk folder.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If your visa application is positive, Immigration New Zealand will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be granted an eVisa. You may not get a sticker visa under this visa category. If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration NZ will be in touch.

If you are already New Zealand, and your current TR visa is expiring before your new visa is approved, Immigration New Zealand will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand legitimately.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If your visa application is approved, Immigration NZ will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be granted an eVisa. You will be contacted by the immigration department if anything else is required.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, you might be issued an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

• Valid Malaysian Passport
• Evidence of onward travel
• Evidence of Funds

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

The application fee may vary and depend on where you are applying from

Application Fee: NZD$280

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if your visa application is rejected. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost. An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is added in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Things to note

• You can only apply for a Working Holiday Visa online.
• You can’t accept a permanent job.
• You can’t bring children with you on a working holiday. If you have a partner who wants to come to New Zealand, they’ll need to apply for their own visa.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa Germany Working Holiday Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Young people who want to do some temporary jobs in New Zealand may apply for Germany Working Holiday Visa. If you are a passport holder of the Federal Republic of Germany and you have minimum NZ $4,200 to live on during your stay, you can be eligible to apply. While you’re here, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday. This visa will allow you to stay in New Zealand for 12 months. If you want to stay longer than 12 months, you may choose to apply Work Visa. 

With this visa you can

• Work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
• Study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for German citizens who wish to spend a leisure time and work in New Zealand.

How to qualify

• Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa
• Age: You must be 18 – 30
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the country this visa is for
• Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or enough money to buy one
• Funds: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand
• Previous approvals: You must not have had approval for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa before
• Medical insurance: You must have full medical insurance for the length of your stay

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1: You apply online

You must apply online and in English.

Step 2 – Evidence to support your application

If you need to provide any evidence, Immigration New Zealand send you an email explaining what you need to do.

If you are worried about receiving emails, it is a good idea to check your junk mail settings.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If your visa application is approved, Immigration New Zealand will contact you by email advising that the status of your application has changed. You can then log in to Online Services to check the status of your application. If approved, you will be granted an eVisa.

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration New Zealand will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, Immigration New Zealand will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

You must be a German Citizen and German Passport Holder in order to apply for Germany Working Holiday Visa.

You need to have following documents

• German Passport
• Evidence of Funds
• Medical Insurance
• Evidence of onward travel

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application Fee: NZD$280

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration NZ do not refund application costs if you visa application is refused.

A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.

An International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD $35 is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

You must consider the following things before you plan to apply:

• You can only apply for a Working Holiday Visa online.
• You must not accept permanent job in New Zealand
• This visa does not allow you to bring your partner and children in New Zealand. If you want to accompany you, they must apply separately.
• You must have a valid passport at the time you apply for this visa.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee:

 

NZD $280

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa Domestic Staff of a Diplomat Work Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $332

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Individuals who perform domestic work for overseas diplomatic, consular or official staff, can apply for a temporary visa to work for their employer in New Zealand while their employer has a placement here. To apply for this visa, you must be at least 18 years old or over and have your employer’s and New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s backing for your temporary domestic work visa submission. If you get the visa approval, you will be required to start working for your employer in a domestic role, like as a nanny, cook, driver, gardener or other. This visa will allow you to stay and work in New Zealand for the same duration of time as your employer’s New Zealand placement.

With this visa you can

• Do domestic work for your employer while they’re in New Zealand on a diplomatic, consular or official posting.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for a domestic staff of a diplomat whose job posting is in New Zealand.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Age: You must be 18 or over

New Zealand employer guarantee: Your employer must sign a statement of undertaking

Employment conditions: You must sign a declaration of acceptance

MFAT approval: New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) must not object to your work visa

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – You apply for a work visa

You will require to complete a ‘Work Visa Application’ and send it to Immigration New Zealand together with your application fee, immigration levy and supporting documents, including your:

• ‘Declaration of Acceptance’
• employer’s ‘Statement of Undertaking’.

Work Visa Guide (INZ 1016) – A guide for applying for a work visa

Work Visa Application (INZ 1015)

Step 2 – Decision about your application

If you need to submit anything, Immigration New Zealand will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, Immigration NZ will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand legally.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

• Completed, signed application form.
• Appropriate application fee and levies.
• Two passport-sized colour photographs.
• Passport or travel document*.
• Medical and chest X-ray certificates if required by Section C: Your health.
• Police certificates if required by Section D: Your character.
• Applicants for visas based on employment must also provide:
• A job offer and a job description, including:
  • name and contact details of person offering employment
  • correct legal name of the employer (legal name of the organisation)
  • your name (as specified in your passport)
  • your address
  • job title
  • location of employment
  • type of work, duties and responsibilities of the position
  • pay and conditions
  • how many hours you will work each week (note: clauses that indicate the hours of work may fall below 30 hours will not be accepted)
  • qualifications, experience or training required
  • duration of job (note: the duration of the visa is not a reason to offer fixed term employment)
  • how long the job offer is open
• Evidence of qualifications relevant to the job offer.
• Evidence of work experience relevant to the job offer.
• Evidence they have met or are able to meet any necessary
• New Zealand registration requirements.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application cost: NZD$ 332

This is the government application charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand will not refund application costs if your visa is rejected. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Please note the following points:

• You must depart New Zealand if your employment is completed before your employer’s posting does.
• People who are already in New Zealand on a working holiday visa aren’t eligible for this visa.
• You can’t include a partner or dependent children in your visa application.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Application Fee:

 

NZD $332

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Visa Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $426

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

This visa will allow you to join your partner in New Zealand. With this visa, you will be able to get a full time job, and enjoy New Zealand’s scenery, adventure, culture and friendly people.

Length of Stay

• 2 years, if you’ve been living with your partner for more than 12 months, or
• 1 year, if you’ve been living with your partner for less than 12 months.

With this visa you can

• Come to New Zealand with your partner.
• Work in New Zealand.
• Study for up to 3 months.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for partners of New Zealand Work Visa Holders. This visa will allow the partner to come to New Zealand, work temporarily and stay up to 2 years.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Your partner’s immigration status: Your partner must be a New Zealand citizen or resident

Your relationship with your partner: You and your partner must be living together in a genuine and stable relationship

Funds or sponsorship: You must have enough money to live on while you are in New Zealand or have an acceptable sponsor.

Eligible NZ supporting partner: Your partner must support your visa application, and be eligible to support a partnership-based resident visa application within 12 months

Your partner’s character: Your partner must be of good character

You and your partner’s plans to be in New Zealand: You and your partner must be planning to live in New Zealand for the same period of time

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – Your partner supports your visa application

Your partner must fill up and sign a ‘Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based Temporary Entry Application’. Your partner is required to give you his/her completed application with all supporting documents for you to attach with your visa application.

Step 2 – You send your visa application

You must fill up and sign a ‘Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Application’. You must send it to Immigration New Zealand with complete application fee, immigration levy, and supporting documents including your partner’s application.

You may require to read the Partnership-Based Temporary Visa Guide to support your application.

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration New Zealand will ask for it.

Step 4 – Traveling to New Zealand

If you have not made your travel to New Zealand, check what You will need to do before you arrive.

The document needed

All applicants must provide:

• Completed, signed application form.
• Appropriate fee and immigration levy.
• Two passport-sized colour photographs.
• Passport or travel document*.
• Medical and Chest X-ray certificates if required by Section C: Your health.
• Police certificates if required by Section D: Character..
• Form for Partners Supporting Partnership-Based
• Temporary Entry Applications (INZ 1146) and associated documents.

Partners of New Zealand citizens, residents and visa holders must provide

• Evidence you are currently living together in a genuine and stable relationship (see below).
• Evidence of the duration you have been living together with emphasis on the last 12 months.
• Evidence of the duration of your partnership.
• If you are 16 or 17, evidence that your parent or guardian supports your partnership

Government Fees

Visa Application Fee: NZD$ 426

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if we decline your application. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is added in the application Fee.

Additional information

• You can only have this visa for 2 years, but before it expires you can apply for residence based on your partnership.
• You cannot include dependent children in your visa application, but they can apply for visas based on their relationship to you.

Application Fee:

 

NZD $426

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Resident Visa Partnership Resident Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $2,250

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

This resident visa is for you if you are the partner of a New Zealand resident or citizen. You can choose to apply to work and live in New Zealand indefinitely. You can also include your dependent kids, aged 24 and under, in your visa application, but adult child must be relying on an adult for financial support.

With this visa you can

• Live, work, and study in New Zealand.
• Include dependent children, aged 24 and under, in your visa application.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This visa is for partner of a New Zealand resident or citizen. This visa will allow the partner to live and work in New Zealand Indefinitely.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Your partner’s immigration status: Your partner must be a New Zealand citizen or resident

Your partner’s place of residence: Partners who have New Zealand residence because they have an Australian passport, permanent residence or resident return visa, must live in New Zealand

Your partner’s character: Your partner must be of good character

Eligible NZ supporting partner: Your partner must be eligible to support your application

Your relationship with your partner: You and your partner must have been living together in a genuine and stable relationship for 12 months or more

Bring family: Your dependent children must meet the requirements for a resident visa

Dependent children: Your children must be single and 24 or under

Dependent children aged 21 – 24: Children aged 21-24 must rely on an adult for financial support

Your relationship with your children: You must be the parent or legal guardian of your dependent children

Custody of children 15 and under: You must have the legal right to remove dependent children from their home country

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – Your partner supports your application

Your partner must complete and sign a ‘Partnership Support Form for Residence’. Complete application form and supporting documents must be submitted with your visa application.

• Self Assess Guide for Residence in New Zealand (INZ 1003)
• Partnership Support Form for Residence (INZ 1178)

Step 2 – You send your visa application

You must fill up a ‘Residence Application’ form. You must to send it to Immigration NZ with your visa fee, immigration levy and supporting documents, including your partner’s application.

• Residence Guide (INZ 1002)
• Residence Application form (INZ 1000)
  

Step 3 – Decision about your application

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration New Zealand will instruct you.

If you are the spouse of an expatriate New Zealand citizen apply for a resident visa, and NZ Immigration will grant you a permanent resident visa if you meet visa eligibility.

You must be holding a valid visa while you are in New Zealand. If your current temporary visa will expire before we make a decision on your residence application, you should apply for a further temporary visa if you wish to remain in New Zealand.

Step 4 – Travel to New Zealand

If you have not travelled to New Zealand, check what you will need to do before you arrive.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

• Complete the application form. Each person included in the application has signed the form.
• Application fee and immigration levy.
• Passports or travel documents (the original documents or certified copies) for each person included in the application.
• Full birth certificates for every person included in the application.
• Medical certificates and chest X-ray certificates for all applicants if required.
• Police certificate(s) (less than six months old) for every person included in this application.
• Two recent passport-size photographs of each person included in the application.
• Required evidence as outlined in sections I to O, and in the Residence Guide (INZ 1002).

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application cost NZD$ 2,250

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if your visa application gets refused. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $2,250

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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New Zealand Temporary Residency Arts and Music Festival Visitor Visa

Application Fee:

 

NZD $246

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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Overview

Performing artists and their immediate support crew members can visit New Zealand in order to participate in an approved arts or music festival. To apply for this visa, you must provide a letter of invitation from the festival organisers explaining your role in the festival.

With this visa you can

Take part in a short-term live entertainment act being promoter by an Approved Promoter.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Who is it for

This temporary visitor visa is for performers and their crew members who want to perform at some approved programs in New Zealand.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

How to qualify

Genuine intentions: You must genuinely intend to meet the conditions of your visa

Approved arts or music festival: The festival must be approved by Immigration New Zealand

Letter of invitation: You must provide a letter of invitation from the festival organisers

Funds or sponsorship: You must have enough money to live on while you’re in New Zealand or have an acceptable sponsor

Onward travel: You must have a ticket to leave New Zealand or be sponsored for the cost of your onward travel

Health care: You must agree to pay your own health care costs

Bring family: Your partner and dependent children must meet the requirements for this visa

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The process

Step 1 – Festival organisers apply for approval

To become an ‘approved’ festival, organisers must submit a formal proposal to us at:

Approved Arts and Music Festival Approval

Operations Support, Visa Services

Immigration New Zealand

PO Box 3705

Wellington 6140

For a festival to be ‘approved’, it must have:

• been hosted in New Zealand for 3 or more years
• 10 or more overseas performers and/or support crew taking part.
• Approvals are valid for 4 years.

Step 2 – The festival organisers give you a letter of invitation

The festival organisers must provide you with a letter of invitation explaining your role in the festival. You will need this to apply for your visa.

Immigration New Zealand only accepted letters of invitation from organisers of ‘approved’ arts or music festivals.

Step 3 – You apply for a visa

Before you apply, check if you are from a Visa Waiver country.

Complete the paper application form and send it to us with your application fee, immigration levy, and the documents listed in the checklist on the form.

• Visitor Visa Guide – A guide to applying for a visitor visa (INZ 1018)
• Visitor Visa Application (INZ 1017)
• Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025)
  

Step 4 – Decision about your application

If there is anything else you need to do, Immigration New Zealand will be in touch.

If you are in New Zealand, and your current temporary visa expires before your new visa is granted, we will normally issue you an interim visa to let you stay in New Zealand lawfully.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

The document needed

• Signed application form.
• Appropriate fee and levies
• Two passport-sized colour photographs for everyone included in the application.
• Passport or travel document* for everyone included in the application.
• Medical or chest X-ray certificates if required by Section E: Health for everyone included in the application.
• Evidence of financial support consisting of:
  • A completed Sponsorship Form For Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
  • Evidence showing you have sufficient funds in your name to support yourself.
• Evidence that you have the means to leave New Zealand consisting of:
• A completed Sponsorship Form For Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), or
• pre-purchased travel out of New Zealand, or
• Evidence showing you have sufficient funds in your name to purchase travel out of New Zealand.
• If your partner and/or dependent children are included in this application:
• Evidence of your relationship with your partner and/or
• Evidence that you are the parent or legal guardian of the children included in this application
• Evidence that you are a bona fide visitor, for example:
  • Evidence that you intend to return to your home country at the end of your stay
  • Evidence that you are genuinely visiting for the purpose of holidaying, sightseeing or visiting family or friends
• Evidence of onward travel arrangements out of New Zealand.
• Evidence of your employment
• Evidence of the business you will undertake in New Zealand Guardians of students
• Evidence that you are the parent or legal guardian of the student you are accompanying and evidence you provided care for the student in your home country.
• Evidence of your relationship with your parent or legal guardian.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Government Fees

Application Fee: NZD$ 246.

This is the charge for Immigration New Zealand to process your application. Immigration New Zealand does not refund application costs if your application is refused. A non-refundable immigration levy is charged and is included in the cost.

Source: Immigration New Zealand

Additional information

Application Fee:

 

NZD $246

Processing Time:

 

12 months

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