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NEW ZEALAND

Visitor Visa

Visit New Zealand for tourism or to spend time with friends and family.

Temporary permission
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06Temporary permission

Visit New Zealand for tourism or to spend time with friends and family.

Temporary permission
Benefits
Temporary visitor permission for the stay granted, with limited study where permitted. It is not a local-employment or permanent-residence visa.
Eligibility
Genuine temporary visitors who can support themselves or have an acceptable sponsor, with onward travel and satisfactory health and character.
Requirements
Passport, purpose and itinerary, accommodation or sponsorship and financial evidence, plus a return or onward ticket or the funds to buy one.
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Temporary permission

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    Temporary permission

    This route permits the approved visit, study or work activity. It does not itself grant permanent residence or citizenship. A separate eligible settlement route must be secured before planning a nationality application.

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A clear path begins with a conversation. Our approach brings structure to a deeply personal decision.

  1. Discover

    Start with your ambitions.

    We begin with your goals, the people who matter to you and the life you want to build.

  2. Assess

    Understand your options.

    Explore the relevant routes, their requirements and the commitments involved.

  3. Prepare

    Bring the details together.

    A considered application begins with clear guidance and carefully organised documentation.

  4. Submit

    Move forward with clarity.

    Coordinate the application and understand the next steps in the official process.

  5. Continue

    Plan beyond the application.

    Discuss arrival, renewals and the continuing support relevant to your chosen route.

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The application, qualifying conditions and outcome for New Zealand.

Visitor Visa

Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Temporary permission: This route permits the approved visit, study or work activity. It does not itself grant permanent residence or citizenship. A separate eligible settlement route must be secured before planning a nationality application.

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How does this application work?

Check whether a visa or NZeTA is required for your nationality, then submit the appropriate visitor application and supporting evidence. Travel only with the required permission and comply with the granted stay.

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Who can qualify for this category?

Genuine temporary visitors who can support themselves or have an acceptable sponsor, with onward travel and satisfactory health and character.

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What evidence and financial commitments are required?

Passport, purpose and itinerary, accommodation or sponsorship and financial evidence, plus a return or onward ticket or the funds to buy one.

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What permission does this route provide?

Temporary visitor permission for the stay granted, with limited study where permitted. It is not a local-employment or permanent-residence visa.

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