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Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you apply for a visitor visa, we want to know that:
Your passport You will have to show us your passport. This must be valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand. Proof that you plan to leave New Zealand You will need to show us proof that you have plans and the means to leave within the period of your visa. Suitable proof may include:
Evidence of funds You will also need to show us proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay. This means you have a minimum of:
Acceptable evidence of sufficient funds can be demonstrated in the form of:
Who cannot get a visa? As well as people who don't meet the basic requirements listed above, some people who have committed serious crimes will not be allowed into New Zealand at all. If your application is incomplete when you submit it, you submit false information or you don't meet our requirements we may refuse or decline your application. How long can I stay? The maximum stay under a visitor visa is nine months. Visa-free visitors are initially granted a three month visitor visa (or six if you are from the United Kingdom), you will need to apply for a further visitor visa if you wish to stay longer in New Zealand. We usually only allow visitors to stay for nine months in an 18-month period. To work this out, we look at the last day that you intend to be in New Zealand (eg 1 July 2009), and count back 18 months from there (eg 1 January 2008). When you apply for a visa in one of our branches, we make sure that in that 18-month period (eg 1 January 2008 – 1 July 2009) you will not be spending more than nine months in New Zealand. Arriving at the border visa-free If you are a visa-free visitor, you apply for a visa at the border by filling in your arrival card. You will be allowed to stay for three months (or six months if from the United Kingdom) on each visit, and no more than six months in any 12-month period. So we will look at what date your visit will end and count back 12 months from there. We then make sure that in that 12-month period (eg 1 July 2008 – 1 July 2009) you will not be spending more than six months in New Zealand. What about my family? Your application can cover your partner, and any dependent children up to the age of 19. Children over 20, and non-dependants, will need to make their own application. Dependent children of Essential Skills work visa holders Visitor visa applications for dependent children of Essential Skills work visa holders will need to include evidence that the parent who holds the Essential Skills work visa meets a minimum income threshold. If the dependent child’s parent does not meet the minimum income threshold, the child’s application may be declined. A dependent child is only assessed against the minimum income requirements under the Essential Skills immigration instructions when they intend to live with their parents. If the child is applying for a short visit under the general visitor immigration instructions, evidence that their parent(s) meets the minimum income threshold is not required. Special visitor categories There are other requirements for people who visit under one of our special visitor categories. We may ask some applicants to pay a bond or offer them a limited visa. Medical insurance We recommend that you have comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your visit. If you are from the United Kingdom or Australia, you will get the same immediate medical coverage as a New Zealand citizen or resident, thanks to our Reciprocal Health Agreements. After you arrive If you are granted a visitor visa you need to meet certain conditions during your stay.
If you breach any of these conditions you may become liable for deportation. For more information:http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/visit/visitors/default.htm Working in New Zealand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Work and live permanently in New Zealand If you want to live and work in New Zealand permanently, there are a number of options available. Skilled Migrant Category The Skilled Migrant Category is for people who have the skills, qualifications and experience we need, and who want to live and work permanently in New Zealand. Work to Residence The Work to Residence category allows you to get a temporary work visa as a step towards gaining permanent residence. Applicants may be qualified in occupations that are in demand in New Zealand, or may have exceptional talent in sports or the arts. Residence from Work The Residence from Work category is for people who are already in New Zealand on a Work to Residence visa, and want to apply for residence. Work temporarily in New Zealand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Temporary work We grant temporary work visas to people who have a job offer from a New Zealand employer, people skilled in occupations that are in demand here, people coming here for a particular purpose or event, and people who want to gain work experience or work after studying in New Zealand. Working holiday If you’re aged between 18 and 30 years you may be eligible to experience life in New Zealand on a working holiday. Seasonal work in the horticulture and viticulture industries We have several different types of visas for people who want to do seasonal work planting, maintaining, harvesting or packing crops in the horticulture and viticulture industries. Silver Fern categories The Silver Fern visas announced by the Government to attract young, skilled workers to New Zealand have come in to force. The Silver Fern Job Search online visa application opened on 27 April 2010. Successful applicants who come to New Zealand and find skilled employment will then be able to apply for a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa to stay and work in New Zealand longer. Undertaking study or training while holding a work visa This section details what you need to know if you wish to undertake any study or training while holding a work visa. More about applying for a visa This section has information to help you if you are applying for a visa, and want to find out more about dealing with Immigration New Zealand, what the process involves, what you need to do to get your documents together, and what you can do if there is a problem, or the processing of your application is delayed. Studying in New Zealand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study opportunities in New Zealand New Zealand's educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world. There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers. Qualifications New Zealand offers all levels of education, from certificates to doctoral degrees. Learn about our:
Educational institutes There are opportunities for learning at quality educational institutes in every region of New Zealand. To help you choose which region, which institute and which course is right for you:
Foreign student fees Most international students must pay foreign student fees at New Zealand educational institutes. However, some international students are exempt from paying foreign student fees, because they are classed as domestic students for fee paying purposes. For a full list of exemptions refer to the definition of domestic student on the Ministry of Education website. Pastoral Care of International Students The Ministry of Education operates a Code of Practice that provides a framework for looking after international students. It covers pastoral care, accommodation and the provision of information. Applying for a student visa The application process below is for people who want to apply for a student visa. This may include people who want to travel to New Zealand to study, people who want to stay temporarily in New Zealand to study, and people already here on other types of temporary entry class visas who want to study in New Zealand full time. The application steps Complete the form Print and complete the form Student Visa Application (INZ 1012) PDF. Also available is the Student Visa Guide (INZ 1013) PDF, which will assist you in applying. If you cannot print the form and guide, they are available from your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch. Make sure you submit everything we require, including the fee Along with your completed (and signed) application form you will also need to provide all the information listed at the back of the application form and the correct fee. If you do not submit the required information with your application we cannot accept it for processing. Make sure you meet our health requirements What you have to provide us with depends on how long you will be staying in New Zealand. Studying in New Zealand for between six months and one year? You may also need to provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate (INZ 1096) PDF to show you have been screened for tuberculosis (TB). Studying in New Zealand for more than one year? You will need to complete a medical examination and a medical and x-ray certificate. Pregnant women and children under the age of 11 years are not required to submit x-ray certificates unless a special report is required. For full details on our health requirements, see the Health Requirements Leaflet (INZ 1121) PDF. Make sure your meet our character requirements If you are studying in New Zealand for more than two years you will also have to provide a police certificate, less than six months old, from your country of citizenship and from any country in which you have lived for five or more years since reaching 17 years of age. Lodge your application If you are applying from outside of New Zealand, your application must be made and approved before you are able to travel to New Zealand. If you are in New Zealand, please send your student application direct to: Student Processing Unit Immigration New Zealand P O Box 1049 Palmerston North 4440 Student applications may also be placed in the branch student drop box (Auckland Branches only) and will be forwarded to the Student Processing Unit in Palmerston North. If your education provider is certified with Students Online you can make your application at your nearest certified educational institute. For more information: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/application/ |
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