Can I leave NZ while my visa is being processed?
It is recommended that you do not leave NZ at any time during your application process.
How do I send an email to New Zealand immigration?
- Email. [email protected].
- Phone Number. 0508 558 855 (Toll free from NZ landlines only)
- Phone Number. 04 910 9915 (Wellington)
- Phone Number. 09 914 4100 (For international callers)
- Website. https://www.immigration.govt.nz.
- Website. https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/
Can I apply for a new visa before it expires NZ?
So, if you’re in New Zealand under a current visa and want to stay longer than this visa will allow, you need to make sure you apply for a new visa before the current one expires, and that you apply early enough for Immigration New Zealand to process your application before the current visa expires.
How can I check my visa status for New Zealand?
After you have logged in to your account, select ‘My application’ from the right-hand side of the page. Once you’ve selected this, the status of your application displays. If your application shows: Pending — this means we have received it and it is ready to be processed.
How long does it take for NZ visa to be approved?
Resident visas
| Visa | 50% of applications completed within: | 75% of applications completed within: |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Resident Visa | 75 days | 85 days |
| Skilled Migrant | 29 months | 35 months |
| Transfer of visa to new passport | 7 days | 11 days |
| Variation of travel conditions on a resident visa | 20 days | 30 days |
How do I contact NZ immigration?
You can call us from 08:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday (NZT) excluding New Zealand public holidays….Save time with Voice ID.
| Where | Number |
|---|---|
| Contact Centre (Toll-free from NZ landlines only): | 0508 558 855 |
| Auckland: | 09 914 4100 |
| Wellington: | 04-910-9915 |
Are visas being extended due to Covid?
Visa extensions for those unable to leave the UK because of coronavirus have been extended to 31 July 2020. The deadline for making an application from the UK to switch to a visa that would normally require you to apply from your home country has been extended to 31 July 2020.
What if your visa expires while waiting for another one NZ?
If your temporary entry class visa expires while in New Zealand, we will suspend the processing of your residence application, under section 169(3) of the Immigration Act 2009. Before your current visa expires, you can: obtain a further temporary class visa to remain in NZ longer; or.
Can you check your visa status online?
Track an application Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting. You can also track your visa application status online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service.
What is the fastest way to get a visa?
Visa processing requires a lot of paperwork and a good amount of hassle. Additionally, some countries require special documentation, the absence of which can result in your visa being delayed or rejected. If the situation is urgent and you need to get a travel visa fast, TDS expedited visa service is your best option.