Immigration and visas
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Visitor visas and the NZeTA
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Check if you need an NZeTA or a visitor visa
If you come to New Zealand on holiday, you’ll need to get either an NZeTA or a visitor visa — unless you’re an Australian.
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How to apply for a visitor visa
If you come to New Zealand on holiday, you might need to apply for a visitor visa before you arrive. Work out what you need to do to apply.
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How to request an NZeTA
Find out how to request an NZeTA (New Zealand electronic Travel Authority) and how much it costs. Allow 72 hours for your request to be processed.
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How to pay the International Visitor Levy
Most people visiting New Zealand for a short period of time must pay the NZD$35 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
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Get a New Zealand student visa
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When you need an NZ student visa
You need a student visa if you want to study full time in New Zealand for more than 3 months.
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Before you apply for a student visa
Before you start your application, you need to choose your course, check you will have enough money, get the documents you need and more.
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Apply for a student visa
You can apply online or use a printed form. Make sure you apply at least 8 weeks before you plan to come to New Zealand.
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Renewing your student visa
Most students must renew their student visa each year. You can do this yourself online or by paper.
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Working while on a student visa
You can usually work up to 20 hours a week during term time, and full time over the holidays.
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Changing your study plans
If you want to change what or where you're studying, you will need to apply for a variation of conditions to your current visa or get a new visa.
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Get a visa to work in NZ
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Applying for a work visa
If you're planning to work in New Zealand and you're not a citizen or permanent resident of NZ or Australia, you'll need a visa that lets you work.
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Working in NZ if you’re aged 18 to 35
Some work visas are only for people aged 18 to 35. You can also apply for other work visas if you have the right skills and experience.
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Working in NZ after you study
After you’ve finished studying in New Zealand, you can apply for a visa that lets you stay here to work. Some students can work in NZ because of what they’re studying in another country.
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Working in NZ for up to 3 months
Some types of visitor visas allow you to work in New Zealand for up to 3 months.
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Working in NZ for more than 3 months
Depending on your skills, where you come from, your age and other factors you may be able to work in New Zealand temporarily for more than 3 months.
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Visas for workers from specific countries
NZ has special arrangements with some countries to let their citizens work here. Some visas recognise your skills and experience, while others let you learn out about our lifestyle and culture.
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Working here if your partner is in NZ
Depending on your partner’s situation, you can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand while they’re here working or studying, or if they’re a New Zealand citizen or resident.
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Work that leads to residence
If you’re 55 or younger and want to live in New Zealand (NZ) permanently, you can apply for a resident visa, or a work visa that leads to residence after working here for 2 years.
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Bringing things into New Zealand
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What you can and cannot bring with you into New Zealand
There are biosecurity and customs rules about what you can and cannot bring into New Zealand.
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Bringing pets into New Zealand
You can bring your pet here, but they must meet specific health standards. These change, depending on the country your pet is coming from.
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