New Zealand is a popular destination for tourist, business people and families. There are many different categories of visitor visa that may assist you to come to NZ on your next journey. These visas range from partners of New Zealand residents and/or citizens; culturally-arranged marriage; dependent children of New Zealand residents and/or citizens; parent and grandparent multiple entry visitor visa; or general visitors among others.
Partnership Visitor Visa
If your partner is a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, then this visa may be for you. The visa allows couples how are living together in a genuine and stable relationship to stay together while in New Zealand.
Cultural Marriage
If you’re from a country where arranged marriages are part of the culture and a marriage has been arranged for you and your partner, then this visa may be the one for you.
Partnership
Partner of a NZ Citizen of Permanent Resident
In a genuine and stable relationship
Living together
Partner supports the application
Visitor Visa
Visit up to 9 months
Multiple or single entry visas
Return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket
Enough funds for your stay or a sponsor
Cultural Marriage
Your marriage must follow an identified cultural tradition
Marry within 3 months of arrival
Be over 18 years of age
NZ partner supports the application
Are you the parent of a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand Permanent Resident? You may be entitled to apply for the Parent / Grandparent Visitor Visa.
You’ll be able to stay for six months at a time each year for three years.
If you’re the parent or guardian of a child under 17 years of age, who is studying in New Zealand then you may be able to apply for a visitor visa to stay and care for them while they study.
Guardian of a Student Visa
Your child is a full fee paying student
Child is under 17 years
Sufficient funds to support yourself in NZ
Parent/Grandparent Visa
Multiple entry visa valid for 3 years
Max stay 6 months in each year
Be sponsored by your NZ child or grandchild