How long can I stay in New Zealand as an immigrant with a work and holiday visa?
Many agencies offer the possibility of eligibility of the Work and Travel visa. You get a limited-time work visa, usually from six months to a year, allowing you to work as an immigrant.
How many times can I do that in New Zealand? Also, what are any opportunities I might use in order to extend my work visa period (i.e. studying at a college or something like that)?
Best Answer
You are only allowed to do or be granted (if you don't use it) one single Work and Holiday visa, if you are eligible for it. And one such visa allows you to stay in New Zealand for up to a year, depending on your citizenship/residence. According to the tourism board of New Zealand, one condition to get a Work and Holiday visa is that you:
Have not previously visited New Zealand using the Working Holiday Scheme visa (or been approved for one).
Note also that your main reason should be to travel and visit the country, not work, i.e. work should be a way to help you fund your travels, this is not intended for workers to immigrate.
If you are interested in immigrating to New Zealand and getting a work permit, this website is not the right place, but you can ask your question on our sister website expatriates.SE. Also note that it depends on your citizenship, so I would recommend you to give yours when you ask your question.
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How long can you stay in NZ on a work visa?
If you applied between 15 January 2018 and 25 November 2018Skill bandANZSCO skill levelMaximum duration of visaHigher-skilledAny5 yearsMid-skilled1, 2, or 33 yearsLower-skilled4 or 512 months (maximum total stay of 36 months)Lower-skilledAny12 months (maximum total stay of 36 months)How long can you stay in NZ on a holiday visa?
A visitor visa will allow you to stay in New Zealand for up to nine months. If you wish to stay longer than your visitor visa allows, you may be able to apply for a further three months' stay (you have to do this before the current one expires).How do I stay in New Zealand after a Working Holiday visa?
For the 23 month visa you will need to get a medical/x-ray certificate. If you select the 12 month visa option and then once in New Zealand want to stay longer, you can apply for the extension if your first visa is still valid. You will still need to get the medical/x-ray certificate.Can you leave and come back to NZ on a work visa?
Work visas usually let you leave and re-enter New Zealand multiple times during your stay. Your circumstances must continue to meet the conditions and criteria of your visa.New Zealand Work Visas Available 2022
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