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Visa

Visas for New Zealand: there are different types of visas for those wishing to visit New Zealand, which depend on the reasons for the visit and for how long one is planning to stay. The most sought after visas include student visas, limited purpose visas, residence visas, work visas and tourist visas.

Student Visas: this type of visa is granted according to the duration of the course you are taking in New Zealand. In order to obtain this visa you will need to forward the following documents to the New Zealand Immigration Service:
-A completed and signed “Application to Study in New Zealand”
-The application fee
-Your passport, valid until at least 3 months past the date you plan to leave New Zealand and a recent passport size photograph.
-Evidence of your financial support while in New Zealand.
-Return ticket from New Zealand to your country of residence.
If the course you are taking lasts less than 3 months, you must also present evidence of having paid for accommodation and a letter from the institution you are taking the course at, outlining the program details.
For people studying for more than 2 years, a completed “Medical and X-Ray Certificate Form" must also be presented, and if you are aged 17 or over you are required to provide a police certificate from your country of citizenship and from any country in which you have lived for 5 years or more since attaining the age of 17.

Limited Purpose Visas: This visa has been designed to facilitate the entry of visitors and students who choose to enter New Zealand for an express purpose only and who would normally not be accepted for temporary entry because of a risk that they may remain in New Zealand after their visa has expired.
An express purpose includes studying in New Zealand (short-term courses), attending an event such as a wedding, funeral, conference, seminar, graduation or other significant ceremony, sports tournament, religious events, medical treatment or family emergencies such as illnesses or accidents affecting a family member of the applicant in New Zealand.
It is important to keep in mind the fact that those obtaining this visa must leave New Zealand before it expires and will not be permitted to apply for another visa while in the country.

Residence Visas: these visas allow successful applicants to live, study and work in New Zealand indefinitely. In order to obtain this visa you must complete and send a series of forms to the New Zealand Immigration Service. Hiring an agent or representative to submit these documents is a valid option.
There are three main categories for residence visa applications:
A. General Skills Category: based on a points system. Points are granted for various factors such as age, study and work experience.
B. Business Category: designed for those wishing to set up a business or to invest in New Zealand.
C. Family Category: These visas are for those who are married to a New Zealand citizen or resident who sponsors that application. These visas also apply to those with immediate family members who are New Zealand citizens or residents and who live there permanently.
Each year, a certain number of people, who don’t qualify for residence under any other category, are chosen by ballot to be considered for residence in New Zealand.

Work Visa: in order to obtain a work visa, the applicant must send the New Zealand Immigration Service the following documents:
-A completed signed application form
-The application fee.
-A passport that is valid until at least 3 months past the date planned for leaving New Zealand.
- A recent passport size photograph.
-Evidence of financial support while in New Zealand.
- A return ticket to applicant’s country of residence or origin.
Regarding the job, the applicant must present information on the employer, a job description including tasks and duties, a confirmation by the employee mentioning the job, salary to be earned and conditions agreed to, term of the employment contract and proof that the applicant is qualified and sufficiently experienced in order to fulfill his responsibilities on the job.

Tourist or Visitor’s Visas: this is a visa for those wishing to visit the country as tourists, visit family or friends, study for no more than 3 months (in this case it is not necessary to apply for a student visa) or participate in a sports tournament or competition. Among the countries whose citizens are exempt from the requirement to hold a tourist or visitor’s visa if they’ll be staying for less than 3 months are Argentina, Brazil, Chile, México y Uruguay. Citizens of these countries must show a return ticket to their place of origin, enough funds for support throughout the stay and a passport which is valid until at least 3 months past the date planned for leaving New Zealand.

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