{"id":76512,"date":"2020-09-17T13:31:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T13:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=76512"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:25:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:25:54","slug":"visas-for-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/auckland\/visas\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland Visas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\">\n<h2>Visa Guide for Expat<\/h2>\n<p>As a small country in a far-off corner of the world, New Zealand welcomes immigrants to boost their population and workforce. However, New Zealand Immigration officials are choosy about the type of immigrants they allow in. Preference is given to those who are English-speaking, educated, and have work experience or qualifications in areas where there is a national shortage. A premium is also placed on youth, as New Zealand prefers immigrants who will contribute to the economy rather than take from it.<\/p>\n<p>There are several visa types to choose from that will allow you to visit short term, long term or stay permanently in New Zealand:<\/p>\n<h3>Working<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Temporary Work Visas\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; Last from 1 to 3 years. A great visa to get if you&#8217;re not sure about making NZ your permanent home yet and want to &#8216;try out&#8217; living in New Zealand.<\/li>\n<li><em>Work to Residency Visas\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; You start to qualify for residency from day 1 of your visa being issued, and after a pre-defined period can apply for permanent residency. 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UK Nationals can stay in NZ for up to 23 months on this visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Investing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Long Term Business Visa\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; This is similar to the work to residency visa; it offers a 3 year work to residency allowing you to be self employed.<\/li>\n<li><em>Entrepreneur Visa\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; If you are running a successful business in New Zealand, that you started, then you can apply for residency.<\/li>\n<li><em>Entrepreneur Plus Visa\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; If you have at least NZ$0.5million to invest in setting up and running a new business in New Zealand.<\/li>\n<li><em>Investor and Investor Plus Visas\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; If you can invest more than NZ$1.5 million in New Zealand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Studying<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Student Visa\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; These allow you to stay in New Zealand whilst studying full time.<\/li>\n<li><em>Working Holiday Visa<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; The length of visa you can apply for depends upon your country of origin, but generally this visa allows people between the ages of 18 and 30 to work and travel in NZ for up to 12 months. UK Nationals can stay in NZ for up to 23 months on this visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Holidaying<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Visitor Visa\u00a0<\/em>&#8211; If you are from a visa waiver country, no visa is required in advance of your arrival, otherwise you can apply online. Visitor visas allow you to stay in NZ for up to 6 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For detailed information and help obtaining the visa that is right for you, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/\">http:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz<\/a>. New Zealand immigration agents are extremely helpful when it comes to navigating the system. Once you begin the process, you will be assigned a caseworker who will guide you through the process of obtaining the visa that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Immigration and visa rules change fairly often, so it is a good idea to check the\u00a0<a title=\"NZ Immigration\" href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/\">NZ Immigration<\/a>\u00a0website prior to travelling to New Zealand.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-tips&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;top-tips&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Winter in Auckland is very cold. Be aware of this when house hunting. Most houses don&#8217;t have central heating and some have no heating system at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>The weather in Auckland can change quickly and without warning. Always be prepared for sudden changes in temperature or a sudden downfall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>Consider joining www.cherrytree.co.nz. An online store that offers reduced price appliances and electronics. There is a membership fee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful Links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.viewauckland.co.nz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.viewauckland.co.nz\/\">http:\/\/www.viewauckland.co.nz<\/a><br \/>\nA guide to Auckland with information on restaurants, bars, cinemas, live music and events.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz\" href=\"http:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz\/\">http:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz<\/a><br \/>\nNew Zealand&#8217;s version of eBay. Useful for finding furniture, property and cars when you first arrive in New Zealand.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.nz.open2view.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nz.open2view.com\/\">http:\/\/www.nz.open2view.com<\/a><br \/>\nAn online property search site that allows users to take a virtual tour of properties that are for sale or rent.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/auckland-city.blogspot.com\" href=\"http:\/\/auckland-city.blogspot.com\/\">http:\/\/auckland-city.blogspot.com<\/a><br \/>\nA funny blog about living in Auckland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting Facts&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>The Maori name for Auckland is \u2018Tamaki Makau Rau,\u2019 meaning a maiden with 100 lovers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Visa Guide for Expat As a small country in a far-off corner of the world, New Zealand welcomes immigrants to boost their population and workforce. 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