Question: How To Extend Visitor Visa In New Zealand?

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.

Can I extend my NZ visitor visa?

If you wish to stay in New Zealand longer than your visitor visa allows, you must apply for a further visitor visa before your current one expires. If you initially applied for a visitor visa to travel to New Zealand, the process to extend a visitor visa is the same as when applying for it the first time.

How do I extend my New Zealand visa?

If you wish to work longer than your work visa allows, you will need to apply for a further work visa before your current one expires. The application process is generally the same as applying for a first work visa. The application is not to ‘extend’ your existing visa; instead the application is for a new work visa.

How long can you stay in NZ on a visitor visa?

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.

What happens if my visa expires in New Zealand?

If your visa has expired and you were unable to obtain a new visa before your old one expired, you are unlawfully in New Zealand. This means you must leave New Zealand immediately. If you believe you have a special case, you can apply for a special temporary or resident visa under Section 61 of the Immigration Act.

How many times can a visitor visa be extended?

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 much does it cost to extend a tourist visa?

Visitor visa (B1-B2) extension fee is $370. If you are applying for spouse and children, they are included in the same fee. There may be a biometric fee of $85 which can vary based on the type of visa you are on. Read instructions for Visitor Visa (B2) extension check list (M-752).

When can I extend my visa?

You may be able to extend your stay as long as the total time you spend in the UK is no more than 6 months. You must meet the eligibility requirements and pay the £993 fee. For example, if you have been in the UK for 3 months, you can apply to extend your stay for 3 more months.

How many days before I can apply for visa extension?

It is advisable to submit your application for an extension as early as possible in the period of 28 days before your current Visa runs out (i.e. at the end of the 30 months).

How long does visa extension take?

You should usually get a decision on your visa within 8 weeks once you’ve applied online to extend a UK Ancestry visa. When you apply, you’ll be told if you can pay to get a faster decision.

Can I get married on a tourist visa in New Zealand?

With this visa you can Come to New Zealand to get married.

Can I apply for 2 visas at the same time New Zealand?

If you’re already in New Zealand and have a visa you can reapply for the same visa or apply for a different one.

Can I work in New Zealand on a visitor visa?

While you can look for work or attend a job interview in New Zealand on a visitor’s visa, your primary purpose must be to visit. You can’t work on a visitor visa and you’ll need to apply for a work visa before you can start work.

What happens if your visitor visa expires?

If your visitor visa expired and you need to leave and return to Canada, you need to apply for a new visitor visa (not a visitor record). See also How can I extend my stay as worker? and How can I extend my stay as a student?

How do I fix an overstayed visa?

Yes, you can apply for a green card if you overstayed a visa. You can apply to become a green card holder from inside the United States (known as an adjustment of status) or abroad (through consular processing).

How long can a tourist stay in NZ?

You can visit New Zealand as a genuine tourist for up to 9 months in an 18-month period. The 18-month period is calculated backwards from the last day you intend to be in New Zealand.