Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I just had a baby with a New Zealand citizen, what visa should I apply for?
A: You can first apply for the partnership visa under temporary entry so that you can remain lawfully in New Zealand and then later apply for residency under the family partnership category. We would need to interview you to determine your eligibility under the family criteria and to determine when would be the best time for you to apply.
Q: My working holiday visa will expire soon, but I want to stay on and travel around New Zealand, what visa can I apply for?
A: If you wish to continue travelling around in New Zealand, you may apply for a visitor visa under temporary entry instructions. One of the criteria would be that Immigration New Zealand would need to be satisfied that you intend to remain in New Zealand for genuine travel. You would need to provide compelling evidence. We can help assess your eligibility before you apply according to your individual circumstances and immigration history.
Q: I was a mechanical engineer in Italy, can I apply for residence?
A: Mechanical Engineer is listed under the Skilled Occupations list. You could apply under the Skilled Migrant Category under Residence instructions. We can assess your eligibility to see whether you would likely gain residence.
Q: I have friends who have decided to work, can they apply for a work visa before they get jobs?
A: To apply for a work visa in New Zealand, you must have a job offer prior to submitting an application. Immigration New Zealand would need to be satisfied that there are no New Zealanders available to do the work on offer. We can assess whether you meet work visa criteria through our interview process.
Q: I have a job as a restaurant manager, can I get residence?
A: Restaurant manager is on the list of Skilled Occupations. You can apply under the Skilled Migrant Category under Residence instructions. We can assess your eligibility to see whether you would likely gain residence.
A: You can first apply for the partnership visa under temporary entry so that you can remain lawfully in New Zealand and then later apply for residency under the family partnership category. We would need to interview you to determine your eligibility under the family criteria and to determine when would be the best time for you to apply.
Q: My working holiday visa will expire soon, but I want to stay on and travel around New Zealand, what visa can I apply for?
A: If you wish to continue travelling around in New Zealand, you may apply for a visitor visa under temporary entry instructions. One of the criteria would be that Immigration New Zealand would need to be satisfied that you intend to remain in New Zealand for genuine travel. You would need to provide compelling evidence. We can help assess your eligibility before you apply according to your individual circumstances and immigration history.
Q: I was a mechanical engineer in Italy, can I apply for residence?
A: Mechanical Engineer is listed under the Skilled Occupations list. You could apply under the Skilled Migrant Category under Residence instructions. We can assess your eligibility to see whether you would likely gain residence.
Q: I have friends who have decided to work, can they apply for a work visa before they get jobs?
A: To apply for a work visa in New Zealand, you must have a job offer prior to submitting an application. Immigration New Zealand would need to be satisfied that there are no New Zealanders available to do the work on offer. We can assess whether you meet work visa criteria through our interview process.
Q: I have a job as a restaurant manager, can I get residence?
A: Restaurant manager is on the list of Skilled Occupations. You can apply under the Skilled Migrant Category under Residence instructions. We can assess your eligibility to see whether you would likely gain residence.