Temporary Visas
Temporary Visas
Visitor Visas
People travelling to New Zealand requires a valid visa to enter New Zealand except citizens of visa waiver countries. On Visitor visa you can visit family or friends and explore New Zealand. NZ visitor visa holders can stay up to 6 months or 9 months in 12 months period. Visitor visas are normally issued with certain visa conditions.
Student Visas
Fee-paying International Students are welcome in New Zealand. There are well-developed programmes and services designed to ensure the best possible experience for students of all ages. The New Zealand government is focused on international students enrolling in high- quality tertiary education
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
To apply for an AEWV, an applicant must hold a job offer from a New Zealand employer who is accredited by the New Zealand government. An Accredited employer must apply for a job check before hiring an overseas employee. An employee must be suitably qualified and have relevant work experience.
Work Visas
Work Visas allows people to work in New Zealand. People intend to work in New Zealand must obtain a work visa.
Partners of Student Visa Holders
Partners of student visa holders may be eligible to obtain a work visa. They may be issued an open work visa
Partners of Work Visa Holders
Partners of a work visa holders may be eligible for a work visa for the same duration as their partner’s work visa
Religious Workers
Allows the recruitment of experienced religious workers to support the efforts of community religious groups. Under some circumstances, religious organizations can apply for Work Visas for religious workers, and they must be sponsored.
Post-Study Work Visas
Fee-paying International Students are welcome in New Zealand. There are well-developed programmes and services designed to ensure the best possible experience for students of all ages. The New Zealand government is focused on international students enrolling in high- quality tertiary education.
Talent (Arts, Culture and Sport)
A pathway to residence for people who have an international reputation in Arts, Sport or Culture. To apply for this visa, a person will need the support of a recognized New Zealand national body and a personal sponsor. The threshold for this visa is high, and applicants will need to document their track record of international success.
Partners of New Zealand Citizens or Residents
Partners of NZ citizens or Residents can apply to join their partners in New Zealand. If you have lived together with a NZ partner for less than 12 months, you may be eligible for a 12-month work or visitor visa. If you have lived together for 12 months or more, then you may be eligible to apply for a 24-month work visa.
Talent (Arts, Culture and Sport)
A pathway to residence for people who have an international reputation in Arts, Sport or Culture. To apply for this visa, a person will need the support of a recognized New Zealand national body and a personal sponsor. The threshold for this visa is high, and applicants will need to document their track record of international success.