| The New Zealand Visa Requirements are one of the | | | | of good character. Your passport must be valid for at |
| first things you should consider if you are thinking about | | | | least three months past the date you intend to leave |
| visiting New Zealand. A New Zealand Visa or Permit | | | | New Zealand, and you will also need to prove that you |
| may be required if you plan to study, visit or work in | | | | have they ways and means to leave New Zealand. |
| New Zealand. | | | | You will also need to show that you have enough |
| New Zealand Student Visa and Permits | | | | money to support yourself during your visit to New |
| If you are intending to study in New Zealand for more | | | | Zealand. |
| than three months, then you may need a study visa or | | | | The longest you can stay in New Zealand with a |
| permit. However, you won't need a visa or permit if | | | | Visitor Visa is nine months. If you are from a Visa-free |
| you are a New Zealand Australian citizen, hold | | | | country you may stay for three months (or six months |
| permanent New Zealand residence or you are an | | | | if you are from the United Kingdom). |
| Australian resident with a permanent residence visa or | | | | New Zealand Work Visa |
| a resident return visa that is current. | | | | If you wish to work in New Zealand, either |
| If you intend to study a single course that is less than | | | | permanently or temporarily, there are a number of |
| three months in duration, and is approved or exempted | | | | options you can consider. |
| by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, then you | | | | Those aged between 18-30 may qualify for a working |
| can apply for a Visitor Visa. | | | | holiday permit, depending on their nationality. |
| You will need a Student Visa or Permit if you are | | | | Certain types of work may not require a work visa, |
| going to study two or more short courses. | | | | for example if you are on a sales trip, and Australian |
| You will also need to meet health and character | | | | citizens are also exempt. |
| requirements, and prove that you can financially | | | | You may be eligible for a temporary work visa or |
| support yourself during your stay in New Zealand. | | | | permit if you have a job offer from a New Zealand |
| New Zealand Visitor Visa | | | | employer or you are a student or trainee. |
| If you are from Australia, or from a visa-free country | | | | To live and work in New Zealand permanently as a |
| and your visit is less than three months (or six months | | | | skilled migrant, you will first need to complete an |
| if you are from the United Kingdom), then you will not | | | | Expression of Interest form. This form will assess you |
| require a New Zealand Visitor Visa. Diplomats, aircrew | | | | suitability and apply points accordingly. You need at |
| and cruise ship passengers may also be exempt. All | | | | least 100 points to submit this form. |
| other people will need to apply for a visitor visa. | | | | Priority is currently given to applicants who meet the |
| When assessing your New Zealand visa requirements, | | | | Immediate or Long Term Skill Shortage List. |
| you will need to show that you are in good health and | | | | |