Temporary Entrance Visas
Examples of temporary visas include work visas, student visas and visitor visas.
Work Visas
New Zealand has an extensive set of policies for those who wish to work in New Zealand. Employers seeking to recruit offshore or hire overseas nationals need to be familiar with the labour market testing requirements that attach to some types of work visa applications.
Working holiday schemes permit young nationals from a select group of countries to work for any employer while they holiday here.
Special policies exist for partners of New Zealanders and existing work permit holders to gain an authority to work for any employer.
Corporates seeking to transfer staff from offshore divisions or bring in specialist expertise for short term assignments can use special policies to ensure work visas are issued to their employees promptly.
Student Visas
Visas are available for those seeking to study in New Zealand. The visas are not just restricted to those seeking to attend University. School age children can also obtain student visas. Guardians accompanying school age students are also eligible for a temporary entry visa.
Visitor Visas/Limited Purpose Visas
These visas are appropriate for those seeking to enter for social or family visits or even special events.
If you want to visit to decide whether New Zealand is the ideal destination for you in the future this would be the best avenue by which to enter New Zealand. However care needs to be taken. Visitor visa applicants must prove to the New Zealand Government that they have a strong incentive to return to their home country; sufficient funds to stay; and that their intention is to just visit. A monetary bond may be required by the New Zealand Government.
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