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New Zealand Visa Guide
A small, selective immigration system built around employer-accredited work visas, a straightforward student visa route, and a low-cost electronic travel authority for most short visits.
Choose your New Zealand visa
touristNew Zealand Tourist VisaA short-stay visa for tourism, visiting family or friends, and other non-business leisure travel. The single biggest factor in approval is convincing the officer you will return home.studentNew Zealand Student VisaA visa allowing you to study at an accredited institution. Approval hinges on a genuine course of study, proof of funds for tuition and living costs, and credible ties to your home country.workNew Zealand Work VisaA visa permitting employment, usually requiring a job offer and sponsorship from an approved employer. Skilled-worker routes often use points systems or labour-market tests.
Key things to know
- Most visa-waiver travellers just need an NZeTA (from NZD $17) rather than a full visitor visa.
- The Accredited Employer Work Visa requires a job offer from an INZ-accredited employer with an approved Job Check.
- Most visitor and student visa holders also pay the NZD $100 International Visitor Levy (IVL).
- The Fee Paying Student Visa needs an offer from an approved education provider plus proof of funds or a sponsor.
Official source:https://www.immigration.govt.nz
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