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New Zealand Visitor Visa Options
Explore the right pathway with expert guidance from licensed advisers
There are a variety of visitor visas for New Zealand tailored to suit different travel purposes. Whether you're planning a holiday, attending business meetings, visiting family, or exploring New Zealand as a young traveller on a working holiday, it's essential to understand which New Zealand visitor visa best matches your circumstances. At Intergate Emigration, we guide you through the complexities of each visitor visa category, helping you avoid common pitfalls that could lead to a declined application.
Types of visas available:
> Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa
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Standard Visitor Visa for New Zealand
The New Zealand Visitor Visa allows individuals to enter New Zealand for tourism, to visit friends and family, or undertake short-term study (up to 3 months).
Key Conditions:
- Inadequate proof of financial means
- Missing documentation on travel purpose
- Incorrect or incomplete forms
- Applying under the wrong category
Common Mistakes:
- Stay up to 9 months in an 18-month period
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Evidence of onward travel or return ticket
- Medical and travel insurance often required
Risk of Refusal: Even seemingly minor errors or inconsistencies can result in visa refusal. Immigration New Zealand assesses credibility carefully and will decline applications that lack sufficient proof of intent to return home.
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Business Visitor Visa for New Zealand
Designed for individuals visiting New Zealand for business-related activities such as attending meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts.
Key Conditions:
- Stay up to 3 months
- No employment or paid work allowed
- Evidence of business activities and supporting documents required
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming it permits short-term work
- Failing to provide a clear business itinerary
- Misrepresenting your business ties or financial standing
Risk of Refusal: Lack of a genuine business purpose or insufficient supporting documentation often leads to rejections. Applicants must demonstrate they are bona fide business visitors.
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Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa for New Zealand
For parents or grandparents of New Zealand citizens or residents wanting to visit family. Multiple entry visas valid for up to 3 years may be issued in some cases.
Key Conditions:
- Relationship proof to NZ resident/citizen
- Adequate financial means or sponsorship
- Evidence of ties to home country
Common Mistakes:
- Incorrect sponsorship documentation
- Lack of sufficient evidence of family relationship
- Overstaying on a previous visit, which can negatively impact future applications
Risk of Refusal: These applications are scrutinised for genuine intention to return. A weak application or lack of credible ties to the home country is a common reason for refusal.
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Working Holiday Visa for New Zealand
This visa offers young people (usually aged 18–30 or 35 depending on the country) the opportunity to travel and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months (or 23 months for UK/Canada passport holders).
Key Conditions:
- Must be from an eligible country
- Must not bring children
- Proof of funds and medical insurance required
- Limited work rights
Common Mistakes:
- Exceeding permitted work conditions
- Applying without meeting age or country-specific eligibility
- Insufficient evidence of funds or insurance
Risk of Refusal: Incomplete or rushed applications, incorrect declarations, or previous immigration issues often result in rejection. Applying through a licensed adviser reduces the risk of costly mistakes.
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