Types of New Zealand Visas

Holiday Visa

This New Zealand Visa is also the Tourist Visa. One needs a tourist visa if they are visiting New Zealand to see relatives and friends, studying for a course that lasts up to three months, participating in sports, performing cultural events in a voluntary capacity, undertaking business trips, or receiving medical treatment. The requirements to acquire a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa include having a passport that is valid for a minimum of three months after the date that one leaves New Zealand, be a true tourist, and show proof of the date of the intended departure and also proof that one has sufficient funds to support oneself during the period of stay.

Skilled Visa

Eligibility for this New Zealand Visa includes that one be 56 years or younger, be able to meet the character requirements, qualify for the English language and health requirements, and meet the target of 100 points in the set Points System in order to apply and register. If one is successful, then they are given a New Zealand Visa known as a Residence Visa that allows the holder to enter the country and must be utilised within the period of twelve months upon issue. Further, Resident Permits or Work Permits are issued on arrival to the country.

Family Visa

This New Zealand Visa is granted for the purpose of reuniting families. A Residence Visa is given to the member of the family of a New Zealand resident and/or citizen. To quality, one must have a blood relationship with the New Zealander. One must either be a spouse, parent, dependant child, adult child, brother, or sister.

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