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VISA'S
VISA REQUIREMENTS
(Note: Australian Citizens do not need visas to visit or work in New Zealand)
You must get a visitor's visa before travelling to New Zealand unless you are a citizen of one of the following visa-waiver countries:
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tuvalu, UK, USA, South Korea, Brunei, South Africa or Czech Republic.
Check your Embassy or New Zealand Immigration
A visitor's permit is normally issued for three months (6 months for British Citizens) on arrival. Visitors wishing to extend their stay should apply for an extension before their current permit expires.
However, if you intend to stay longer than three months you should apply for a visitor's visa for the required length of time (up to 9 months) before you arrive in New Zealand.
WORK VISAS
If you intend to work in New Zealand you must apply for a work visa (if outside of New Zealand) or work permit (if in New Zealand). You will need to have been offered a job which cannot be filled by a New Zealander. If you apply while visiting New Zealand, a work permit may be granted up to a maximum of nine months, or if from outside New Zealand up to three years.
WORKING HOLIDAY SCHEME
Young people (18-30 years) from some countries can apply for a Working Holiday Visa which entitles them to undertake short-term casual work in New Zealand, such as fruit picking. At the time of publication the policy allowed for up to 2000 UK citizens to be granted working holiday visas each year (beginning July 1), 250 Republic of Ireland citizens, 200 Canadian, 100 Malaysian, and an unlimited number of young people from Japan.
Visa applications must be made before you leave your home country. People planning to visit New Zealand are advised to contact their nearest New Zealand Immigration Service office to confirm their individual visa requirements.
WWOOF
Organisations compile a list of organic Host farms that (from time to time) welcome volunteer help. When you join a WWOOF organisation, you will be put in contact with these Host farms. It is then up to you to contact the Host farms that interest you and make your own arrangements with them.
For more information contact Willing workers on organic Farms >>> ( NZ Office)
SEASONAL WORK NZ
Brings together employers looking for short-term workers, and those workers wanting short-term employment on the great NZ Harvest Trail!
For more information >>>>> Season Work New Zealand
A BACKPACKING NEW ZEALAND GUIDE WEB SITE.
This site is run by a group of backpackers and independent travellers to help them have a well informed visit to New Zealand. Good information to plan your trip and to assist you while you're there.
They have available a message board for: Job Vacancies, accommodation and selling or buying of campervans suitable for those operating on a tight budget while travelling around New Zealand.
For more information >>>>> Backpacking NZ
BACKPACKERS MESSAGE BOARD (New)
A discussion forum on issues and information relating to independent travellers in New Zealand. > > > Adventure New Zealand
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