Learn here about the short term visa options for New Zealand.

Whether you are going on holiday, business or searching for a job keep reading to discover all the Short Term Visa Options for New Zealand.

Short Term Visa Options for New Zealand

There are a number of short term visa options for New Zealand that allow for an array of activities.

Simply choose the one that suits your situation best from the section below and click for more details.

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Visitor Visa

Planning on visiting New Zealand? If so you will need a visitor visa. If you are from a visa waiver country it could be that you do not need to apply for a visitor visa before you arrive. If you are from a non visa waiver country then you must make an application for a New Zealand visitor visa.

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Business Visitor Visa

Do you need to go to on business to New Zealand? Then you may require a business visa before you travel. Even if you do not, there are certain requirements you must be able to fulfill. Read here to find out who requires a business visitor visa and what the requirements are.

New Zealand Study Visa

Look, See and Decide

It is fair to say that many New Zealand employers will not offer you a job without looking you in the eyes and shaking your hand. It is therefore common to have to travel to New Zealand to look for work. However if you are going to New Zealand to job search do you really know what type of visa you need? Don't be misled and ensure you fully understand when the look, see and decide visa becomes important to your travels and plans.

New Zealand Study Visa

New Zealand Study Visa

If you are thinking of studying in New Zealand for more than 12 weeks, you will need to obtain a New Zealand study visa. Your partner and dependents can also accompany you. If your course is shorter than 12 weeks long, you’ll only need a visitor visa to go to New Zealand. However, if you plan to study for longer than the 12 weeks you’ll need to apply for a New Zealand study visa before arrival.

Partner of a Student Visitor Visa New Zealand

Partner of a Student Visitor Visa

If your partner wants to continue their studies in New Zealand and is applying for a study visa, you can accompany them with a partner of a student visitor visa. Note that this visa only permits you to study for 3 months, so if you also want to study longer you will need your own study visa.

Child of a Student Visitor Visa

Child of a Student Visitor Visa

Did you know your children can go to New Zealand with you if you are studying in New Zealand? As a student visa holder you may apply for the child of a student visitor visa for your children to accompany you under the family stream of New Zealand visa options.

Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa

Parent and Grandparent Visitors Visa

If you have a child or grandchild in New Zealand you want to visit, you should look at the parent and grandparent visitors visa. The benefits of this family stream visa include a 3 year multiple entry visa and stays of up to 6 months per visit.

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Child of a Worker Visitor Visa

This visa is for holders of certain types of temporary work visas that would like to bring their children with them to New Zealand. Note that only 3 months of study is allowed for the child on this visa. Therefore if you wish your child to study for a longer period, you must apply for a dependent child student visa for them.

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Dependent Child Student Visa

The dependent child student visa for New Zealand allows the holder of a work visa's child to enter and stay in New Zealand. More so, is the fact this visa allows them to study in New Zealand for the duration of the work visa. It may also be that the student does not have to pay any fees for their education as long as it is primary or secondary schooling.

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Partner or Spouse of a New Zealand Work Visa holder

The family visa stream makes provision for the partners and spouses of foreign workers who have obtained a work visa for New Zealand. While the person with the job offer cannot include a partner on their application, a separate application under the family stream can be made. Therefore if your partner or spouse has been offered a position in New Zealand and / or secured a temporary work visa you may apply for a partner of a New Zealander work visa.

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Essential Skills Work Visa

The essential skills work visa for New Zealand is a temporary residency application. Applicants must have a job offer in place in order to apply. Luckily many steps can be taken to improve your chances of securing a position. Here we'll explain this New Zealand work visa, as well as offer a free initial assessment and lots of useful hints and tips.

Entrepreneur Work Visa New Zealand

Entrepreneur Work Visas

Entrepreneur visas are for migrants who want to work in their own business in New Zealand. Most people who wish to either buy into a business or establish a new one in new Zealand start with an entrepreneur work visa.

Specific Purpose Work or Event Visa

Specific Purpose Work Visa

If you need a work visa for a specific task or event in New Zealand, there are a number of options under the specific purpose work or event Visa. These can range from short term assignments for your company to longer term secondments or specific events. See here for the options under the specific purpose work or event visa and access licensed advice.

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Parent Retirement Visa

Do you have an adult child in New Zealand you wish to join? If you have a regular income and enough capital you may qualify for the parent retirement visa which can lead to permanent residency after 4 years.

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