Whether you want to study abroad, work, undertake or invest, New Zealand has the ideal opportunities and visas for entering the country legally.
Student visa
For those who want to do an exchange of study, or work and study, and want to live in New Zealand for a period longer than three months, it is necessary to apply for a student visa before arriving in the country. The application is made directly on the New Zealand immigration website and you are asked for a series of documents that prove your time of study.
This visa does not allow the exchange student who stays for less than 14 weeks to work in the country. Work activity is only allowed for students enrolled in a Category 1 school – on a course with a minimum duration of 14 weeks, and only 20 hours of work per week are allowed.
Those who are enrolled in a category 2 school can also carry out work activities for 20 hours a week, however, the course must have a minimum duration of 24 weeks and the student must have a 5.5 mark on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Work visa
As New Zealand is a country with relatively few local inhabitants, the work visa – Work Visa – can be applied for inside or outside its territory. There are several types and durations in this category, including the post-study work visa, which is focused on people who have recently completed their studies.
For those who already have a job offer, around eight different types of visas are available, which must be conferred directly with New Zealand immigration. And, for those who do not yet have a job, there are currently nine visa alternatives.
New Zealand immigration provides a list of occupations in demand, which is updated regularly. On this list are the occupations where skilled labor is lacking. If you have experience and the necessary qualifications, a work visa may be easier to acquire.
For Brazilians, the Working Holiday Visa is also available, a work visa that lasts 12 months – and New Zealand only offers a quota of 300 per year. This visa allows you to work and travel knowing more about the country. One of the only restrictions is that the recipient of this visa cannot work in the same place for a period exceeding three months.
Investor or entrepreneur visa
New Zealand is one of the most receptive countries in the world for new business opportunities, so if you want to settle in a new continent and see a gap in the New Zealand market, there is a visa for those who want to invest or open their business in the country.
For experienced entrepreneurs who want to live in New Zealand, the Entrepreneur Work Visa allows you to set up your new business and, if you meet all the required aspects, apply for a residency visa after a period of six months.
Some of the requirements to apply for this visa are:
- Have a business plan with a minimum investment of NZ$100,000
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