how can i live in New Zealand for a little while to see if i like it there? i want to visit for a little while, but i have no idea, what i need, how long i can stay and what the visa thing is about and if i'll need a passport. if anyone is there and knows anything about this, please let me know. cause im not really skilled or anything and im not even 18 yet. but i really want to stay there for a little and i dont know how to go about it. ive already looked on a few websites. do you think that i would quailify maybe when i turn 18. these things are confusing. thanks.....
2006-12-11 20:46:01 · 6 answers · asked by face:face 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
You can always go on a tourist visa. If you want to work, you will need a work visa. Check out:
http://www.bunac.com
Easy visas without skill requirements for 6-months.
2006-12-12 05:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by AliceG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depend on where you're from, i.e., what's your citizenship?
Residents of certain countries, like USA, Canada, get an automatic 3 month visitor's visa from NZ -- that is IF you can prove you have a return flight (round-trip-tix) and $$ to support yourself while in NZ. You won't get a work visa if you don't have a job offer, let alone any job skills. Same with student visa, you won't get one unless you are accepted into a NZ University.
Save your dough and go to NZ as a visitor for a few weeks or however long you can afford. Check out this website for more info on visas.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/
I do know the airlines should not book you a one-way into NZ unless you are a resident or possess a valid student or work visa. So you'll need enough $$ for the RT flight and then money to live on while there. Good luck - it's a beautiful country.
2006-12-12 05:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by yankiwi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do look forward to turn 18 soon. The NZ Immigration has a Working Holiday Scheme for young adults18 years and above. Check it out on the website. If you don't qualify, you could apply for a tourist visa and extend your stay. Perhaps you may enjoy NZ so much that you decide to stay and apply for a job!
NZ is a beautiful country, hope you will visit and see it for yourself. I have some info and photos on my blog at http://mynewzealandvacation.blogspot.com and a link to immigration info that you may find useful.
2006-12-15 00:24:01 · answer #3 · answered by White Fang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what country you are from will determine how easy it will be for you. For example if you are from a commonwealth country such as Canada then many of these countries have reciprocal arrangements for working visa's. Otherwise check out this website http://www.govt.nz/record?tid=1&treeid=183&recordid=1108
Good luck with it allow plenty of time maybe a year as there is so much to see and do for an 18 year old.
2006-12-12 04:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by peter piper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come as a tourist and try WWOOFing. Or you may get permission from the Labour Dept. to work as a fruitpicker. They're always short of workers in that industry.
2006-12-12 19:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would go as a tourist.. I think the visa is six months. and if y ou wanted to stay for a year, get the visa extended for six months...
2006-12-12 08:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋