General Visitor Visa
Introduction
If you seek a secure and wholesome environment for engaging in exciting and adventurous activities, New Zealand is the ideal destination. The country boasts a distinctive, diverse, and welcoming culture, providing you with the chance to connect with amicable locals.
Facilitating your visit to this picturesque country, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) offers convenient visitor visa options. To ensure eligibility, you must secure a return ticket and have sufficient funds to cover both your own and your family’s expenses throughout your stay.
Visitor Visa OR NZETA
If you belong to a visa-waiver country, obtaining authorization through the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) is necessary for your visit to New Zealand. However, specific conditions must be met to qualify for an NZeTA.
For those not from a visa-waiver nation or planning to stay in New Zealand for more than 3 months (6 months for UK travelers), securing a New Zealand Visitor Visa is essential.
Even if NZeTA eligibility would otherwise apply, certain circumstances demand obtaining a Visitor Visa.
Examples include:
It’s important to note that having both an NZeTA and a Visitor Visa is unnecessary; you only need one based on your specific situation. Given the complexity of determinations in some cases, confusion is understandable.
Our team take pride in assisting numerous clients in visiting New Zealand seamlessly with their travel visas or NZETA.
Book a consultation to identify the right option for your situation.
For how long you can stay in NZ on General Visitor Visa?
The New Zealand Visitor Visa permits a stay ranging from 9 to 18 months. An additional 3-month extension (with a limit of 12 months within 24 months) can be requested under the following circumstances:
However, obtaining another visitor visa is not permitted if you’ve recently spent a total of 12 months in New Zealand; a 12-month hiatus outside the country is required before re-eligibility.
For those seeking a 3-month extension, INZ requires evidence of no engagement in study, work, or sponsorship during the initial stay. Additionally, proof of independently managing financial expenses during the visit is necessary.
If you are seeking assistance in New Zealand for a visitor visa extension, feel free to contact us. Gain expert advice on all aspects of your New Zealand Visitor Visa by booking a consultation to address any uncertainties you may have.
Basic Terms of General Visitor Visa
The New Zealand Visitor Visa is subject to specific conditions imposed by INZ. While you are allowed to study for up to 3 months within a 12-month period, working is not permitted on a Visitor Visa.
If you plan to enter or leave New Zealand multiple times during your visitor visa tenure, ensure compliance with the requirements for multiple-entry travel.
On an NZ Visitor Visa, you have the flexibility to:
Unless your visa explicitly states “Return/onward travel not required,” you will need the following for onward travel:
Processing time & Fee
The standard processing time for an NZ visitor visa application ranges from 12 to 30 days. However, the specific policies and procedures applied by INZ depend on your country of origin. Additionally, failure to provide accurate information in the prescribed format may result in further delays.
All applications for the New Zealand Visitor Visa must include English translations for medical certificates and police verifications. Our team strives to prevent delays or visa rejections due to errors in the submission of required supporting information.
At Visawise NZ, we are committed to helping clients minimize their visa costs when visiting New Zealand. Our typical fee for a Visitor Visa application ranges from NZ$1,000 to 1,650. Count on us to craft your foolproof Visitor Visa or NZETA application at the most affordable rate.
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