Do you get another 3 months on each visit to New Zealand?

Asking a very similar question to this Do you get another 6 months on each visit to New Zealand? however I am a US rather than a UK citizen so my visa waiver visa is a shorter duration than that for a UK citizen, which leads me to question what other terms of the visa might also be different.

Specifically, I am in New Zealand on a 3 month visa waiver visa, and have been asked to return to the US for a brief (5 day) stay, after which I would return immediately to New Zealand.

I am a bit concerned by the line from this page of guidelines https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/general-information/variation-of-conditions-temporary-visas/varying-a-visitor-visa which reads, "Your visitor visa expires when you leave New Zealand."

As I am going to leave my wife in place in NZ with the bulk of my luggage, and because there is a chance I can whine and complain my way out of this trip to the US, references to official NZ government regulation or documentation would be greatly appreciated. I have not been able to find such clarity myself.

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Best Answer

The Immigration NZ web site is clear, as you have discovered: your visa expires when you leave New Zealand.

However, you can return to New Zealand with a visa waiver provided you do not stay more than six months in a twelve month period (Source Enter your details and select Visa Waiver Visitor)

After 1st October 2019 the eTA scheme comes into play. Details on the same link as above. You can return to New Zealand within two years and get a second visa.

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How many months can a tourist stay in New Zealand?

Generally, the maximum stay holding a Visitor Visa is 9 months. We usually only allow visitors to stay for 9 months in an 18-month period. To work this out, we look at the last day that you intend to be in New Zealand (e.g. 1 July 2020) and count back 18 months from there (e.g. 1 January 2019).

How long can I visit NZ without a visa?

You do not need a visa to enter New Zealand as a visitor for up to 6 months, but you will need to get a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before you travel. The New Zealand government has, however, introduced a temporary border closure at this time.

How many times can you renew visitor visa?

Could I try for a third visa extension form, or will it be automatically refused? There is no statutory limit on the number of times a person can extend visitor status. Instead, the officer will consider the history of the applicant, the purpose of the visit, and whether there is a valid reason to continue visiting.

How can I extend my visitor visa in New Zealand?

New expiry dates will be available on the Visa Verification Service after 5 March. If you hold a visitor visa and wish to remain in New Zealand for longer, you will need to apply for another visa before your visa expires. Do not call the Immigration Contact Centre as they will be unable to confirm your visa status.

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