Types of visas
student, work and more
New Zealand is a popular destination for tourist, business people and families. There are many different categories of visa that may assist you to come to NZ on your next journey.
Visitor Visa
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.
Education in New Zealand is recognised internationally. New Zealand offers world class education opportunities, whether in Secondary, Tertiary or English Language studies. There are special evidential requirements special evidential requirements are needed in order to obtain a study permit.
Guardian of a Student Visa
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.
Parent / Grandparent Visitor Visa
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 not a New Zealand or Australian Citizen and don’t hold either New Zealand or Australian Permanent Residency you will be required to obtain a work visa before taking up a job in New Zealand.
New Zealand is a country built by migrants and is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. New Zealand is always looking for people to contribute to our nation through their skills, qualifications, investments and entrepreneurship. New Zealand also believes in keeping families together through the family residence categories. Family partnership, dependent child and parent categories help to unite and keep families together when migrating to New Zealand.