New Zealand Visas and Permits

The main types of Visas/Permits are for the purposes of:

• Working in New Zealand
• Visiting New Zealand
• Studying in New Zealand
• Undertaking business in New Zealand
• Residence in New Zealand

You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand for a short period if you come from one of the countries with which New Zealand has a visa waiver agreement.

You do not need a visa or permit to visit or work in New Zealand if you are a New Zealand Resident or Citizen or an Australian Resident or Citizen. 

To obtain a New Zealand work permit or visa

• You must hold an offer of employment for which you are qualified
• Must be no suitable New Zealanders available, or you meet the family or other policy
• In some cases a work visa permit can lead to a Residence Visa permit.

Business

If you would like to operate your business in New Zealand or set up a new business in New Zealand then you may apply for a Long-term Business Visa/Permit or residence under an entrepreneur category.

For more information please click here:

www.immigration.govt.nz
ross.fanthorpe@govquill.co.nz