If you are travelling to New Zealand for an extended visit you may likely need to apply for a visa. A visa is a special document issued by the New Zealand government that allows you to stay and work in the country for extended periods of time. The first step is to determine if you need a New Zealand Visa. Many countries have an agreement with New Zealand that may permit you to stay in the country for up to three months without a visa. Visitors from the UK are allowed to stay up to 6 months without a New Zealand Visa. Australian citizens do not require a New Zealand Visa. Once you have determined that you need a New Zealand Visa, you will need to go through the application process.
Before you begin the application process for a New Zealand Visa you should review the instruction booklet, which can be found online. It is important that you fill out the application completely and submit all supporting documentation along with your New Zealand Visa Application in order for the process to go quickly and smoothly. It is important to note that there is a difference between a New Zealand Visa and a Visitor’s Permit. The Visitor’s Permit is easier to obtain but does not allow you to work in New Zealand during your visit. A Transit New Zealand Visa is designed for those travellers who will be spending less than a day in the country as a stopover point on their way to a final destination.