New Zealand offers a variety of visa choices depending on whether you intend to work, study, invest, or visit the country. These alternatives are designed to promote the economy of the nation.

Factors to consider when choosing a visa:

• Duration
• Allotting enough time to gather the necessary documents
• When you plan on travelling to New Zealand
• Whether you have received a job offer in New Zealand
• Whether the Visa allows you to bring your family

Application for a Visa:

• Your local Immigration New Zealand (IMZ) office will process the application and charge a visa application fee. You can be required to pay a levy depending on your current location, nation of citizenship, and country of origin. Depending on the kind of Visa, the application's processing time will take 1-2 months.
• It may take up to 14 months to process a skilled migrant category residency application.
• If more information is required, the application and the volume of applications received will all affect the processing time.

Required Documents

You must comply with the requirements stated by the Embassy for the visa application process you pick, including submitting the necessary documentation.

To start the application process, the documents required to apply are as follows:

• Passport - A current passport that will still be valid three months after departing New Zealand is required.
• Digital Photo: While an embassy requires two images, Visa only needs one. The photo must follow a few rules (white background, no glasses, no hat except in a few situations, face the camera, etc.). 
• Other Documents: Each situation is different. For instance, to cross the border with a child, you will need permission from the other parent.

When entering New Zealand, the immigration officer will request the following information:

• Return Flight Ticket - The immigration agents will ensure you return to your nation due to unlawful immigration. In this situation, a return travel ticket or documentation demonstrating your financial capability to do so will be helpful.
• Means of Sustenance - You can demonstrate your ability to support yourself while visiting New Zealand by showing a bank statement from the previous six months.
• Proof of Behaviour – Special procedures are necessary if you have a criminal history.

Additional Requirements:

You will need the following criteria to apply for the New Zealand Visitor Visa:

• Email Address
• Online Payment

Student Visa with Dependants

For partners and kids, New Zealand has various visa alternatives. If you want to be granted a New Zealand visa based on your relationship, you must fulfil the requirements listed below:

• Your partnership needs to be genuine and stable.
• You must be living with your partner.
• Must meet the health and character requirements.
• You must have the support of your partner.
• You must be eligible to support your application.