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Visitor Visa

A Visitor Visa is a great option if you want to visit family and friends, or if you just want to explore New Zealand as a tourist on holiday for a decent amount of time. It’s a wonderful choice for young people looking for the means to enjoy the casual lifestyle of New Zealand, as well as having a chance to study abroad for a time.

What is a Visitor Visa?This visa allows you to visit New Zealand from 6 months up to 9 months. You are permitted to study for up to 3 months during that time. Further, you are able to include your partner and/or children in this visa application.
Who can apply and what do they need?The applicant has to be in decent health (they may be required to provide proof of an X-ray examination and a medical examination) as well as of upstanding moral character (they may be required to provide police certification).
Sufficient funds to cover the applicant’s time in New Zealand is also mandatory (NZD $1,000 for every month the applicant is in New Zealand OR $400 if accommodation has already been provided/paid for). An acceptable sponsor must be provided if the applicant cannot meet these obligations.
Honest intentions for traveling to New Zealand may be asked of the applicant during the application process.
Finally, the applicant must provide proof that they will be leaving New Zealand at the end of their stay. This may include things like a ticket showing your departure date from New Zealand.
If a sponsor is included, what are their responsibilities?They must cover things such as accommodation and general welfare including daily necessities and healthcare. Proof of this must be provided.
If the applicant does not have enough funds to cover things such as returning to their country, the sponsor must pay for this. This will include cases such as deportation (if applicable).
What is needed if an applicant wants to include their partner and/or children? For a partner: The applicant will need to provide proof of the relationship which can include things such as a marriage certificate or a document showing your names combined to prove shared residency. Proof of decent health (they may need to provide proof of an X-ray examination and medical examination) and upstanding moral character (they may need to provide police certification) will be needed.
For children: Dependent children must be 19 years old or younger. The applicant must provide proof of their relationship with the child/children (this can include proof like birth certificates) as well as proof of the child/children’s identity (this can include proof like passports). Finally, the child/children must be of decent health (they may need to provide proof of an X-ray examination and medical examination) and of upstanding moral character (they may need to provide police certification) element

Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa

The Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa provides a means for you to visit and be with your children or grandchildren for a longer period of time.
Here at Zenith Immigration Solutions we understand how important it is for families to be together which is why we provide the best and most optimal advice when immigrating to New Zealand. Let us help you bring you closer to your loved ones with more care and expediency, and far less stress.
What is the Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa?It allows you to visit your children/grandchildren for up to 6 months at a time (18 months over 3 years). Further, you are permitted to travel in and out of New Zealand as well as include your partner in the application. Please note a sponsor is required for the parent/grandparent applicant.
Who can apply and what do they need?Parents and grandparents who are currently living outside of New Zealand, must have children/grandchildren who are within New Zealand, and are citizens or residents.
Further, applicants must be in decent health (a chest X-ray and medical examination may be required with proof provided) and of upstanding moral character (police certification may be required).
Finally, honest intent may be required as to why the parent/grandparent wishes to come to New Zealand.
What is the cost of this visa?It starts at NZD $441.
Who can be a sponsor?The children or grandchildren of the applicant. If the children/grandchildren are younger than 17 years of age, then their parent/guardian can be the sponsor. They must be a New Zealand citizen or resident. They cannot be sponsoring anyone else.
What are a sponsor’s responsibilities?They must cover things such as accommodation and general welfare including daily necessities and healthcare.
If the applicant does not have enough funds to cover things such as returning to their country, the sponsor must pay for this. This will include cases such as deportation (if applicable).
What is needed if an applicant wants to include their partner?The applicant will need to provide proof of the relationship which can include things such as a marriage certificate or a document showing your names combined to prove shared residency. Proof of decent health (they may need to provide proof of an X-ray examination and medical examination) and upstanding moral character (they may need to provide police certification) will be needed.

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