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We offer expert immigration advice to clients seeking help with NZ visas and take our role very seriously. At New Zealand Immigration Law, we will always base our advice on your best interests.
Depending on your circumstances, the process of obtaining a visa through NZIL can take anywhere between a few weeks to a few months. Each case is different. It also depends on which type of visa you are applying for. When you work with us, we will always provide a clear guideline on how long it will take. For more information, visit the processing times page on Immigration New Zealand’s website.
This will vary for each person. Use Immigration New Zealand’s Cost of Living Calculator to get an idea of what your expenses will look like.
In most instances you need a job offer from a New Zealand employer before seeking a work visa. The exceptions to this are if:
Find out more about the different work visas you can apply for.
If you’re from Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga, Samoa or Fiji, you can register for a ballot to come to New Zealand. If your registration is drawn from the ballot, you can apply for residence. To find out more about the ballot, visit the Immigration New Zealand website. You can also learn more about all the different resident visas available.
There are different requirements you’ll need to meet, depending on the type of visa you’re applying for. You need to have an assessment of your eligibility by a professional familiar with the criteria and the evidence needed to prove you meet the criteria before you can answer that question.
