I am hoping to work and stay in new zealand (I am english) for 3 or 4 months. is a visa necesarry to work for this amount of time?
I would've thought i would need one but some people have told me differently. if i do; what visa do i need and where do i apply? thanks
2006-09-17 04:46:47 · 9 answers · asked by smugsy 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
You need a visa to work for any length of time in NZ if you are being paid. As a British citizen, you can apply for a Working Holiday Visa, which entitles you to stay in NZ for up to 2 yrs and work for as much of that time as you want. You do NOT need to have a job in advance!
You need to apply to New Zealand House in London - you can either go in person or do it by post (which obviously takes longer). See www.immigration.govt.nz for more info.
2006-09-17 04:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to work, then yes, you will need a visa. To visit as a tourist, you will not require a visa for 6 months.
As others have said, working holiday visa is probably the best option. Otherwise, if you are a student, you can go through a student exchange program (BUNAC or similar)
The NZ high commission in London has all the details - and quite a neat bar if you know the right people!
2006-09-17 12:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by Kiwi Chicken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too sure if the same applies here but when I worked in germany for a period I did not need a visa unless I was going to remain in the country for more than 3 months. I got round this by returning to England every three months for a weekend or a few days and then flying back to germany. I think it is the same anywhere ( except in Russia where a visa is required at all times ).
2006-09-17 11:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by Nigel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much every country requires you to have a work visa if you wish to work in that country but are not a resident or citizen including New Zeland. The only major exceptions being the EU countries but even then you have to prove you are an EU citizen. Speak to the New Zealand High Commission in London. If you are young enough, you will qualify for a working holiday visa.
2006-09-17 15:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you will be working you will definitely need a visa. If you are under 30 and a British Passport holder you can apply for a Working Holiday Visa.
Your only other options are the work permit and skilled migrant visas.
If you will just be holidaying as a tourist you do not need a visa.
2006-09-19 07:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by JS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. You need to get a job offer first to get a visa.
I was over there for about 1yr trying to find work without luck and came back much poorer than when I went.
I have a friend over there (not heard from him in ages), who is an immigration consultant who may be able to help get you a visa for a charge.
2006-09-17 11:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by daisymay 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We are considering relocating to NZ and will be going to an Expo in Manchester in October...there will also be one in London.
Here is the link to it...
http://www.expo-newzealand.com
Have a look at the immigration link as that will tell you all you need to know about eligibility and visas...
Good Luck..
2006-09-17 12:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need a visa for a stay of 6 months
Am a travel consultant and the message from the Travel Info Beaureu is below
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TIMATIC-2 / 17SEP06 / 1551 UTC
NATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM (GREAT BRITAIN) (GB)
DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND (NZ)
VISA DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND (NZ)
...... NORMAL PASSPORTS ONLY ......
PASSPORT REQUIRED.
1. IF HOLDING:
- PASSPORT ENDORSED "BRITISH CITIZEN"; OR
- PROOF, EITHER IN PASSPORT OR BY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTARY
EVIDENCE THAT HOLDER HAS RIGHT OF ABODE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM:
VISA NOT REQUIRED FOR A STAY OF MAX. 6 MONTHS.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS CAN BE CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT PROOF:
LETTER OR CERTIFICATE FROM BRITISH AUTHORITIES, PERMANENT
RESIDENCE PAPERS OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE WHICH CONFIRMS PLACE
OF BIRTH IS UNITED KINGDOM.
2. IF HOLDING PASSPORT ENDORSED "BRITISH NATIONAL (OVERSEAS)":
VISA NOT REQUIRED FOR A STAY OF MAX.3 MONTHS.
3. IN ALL OTHER CASES: VISA REQUIRED.
IF HOLDING AN APEC BUSINESS TRAVEL CARD:
VISA NOT REQUIRED PROVIDED THE BACK OF THE CARD STATES IT IS
VALID FOR TRAVEL TO NEW ZEALAND.
VISITOR MUST HOLD:
- VALID TICKETS AND ENTRY DOCUMENTS FOR ONWARD DESTINATION
(IF TRAVELLING ON SPECIAL RATE AIR FARES CONFIRMED ONWARD
TICKET REQUIRED); AND
- PER MONTH OF STAY NZD 400.- IF HOLDING EVIDENCE OF PRE-PAID
ACCOMMODATION; OR NZD 1000.- IN OTHER CASES.
2006-09-17 11:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand that if you are a hobbit or wizard then there is no need for a viza.
2006-09-17 11:56:03 · answer #9 · answered by Herman H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋