No. This type of service is no longer provided by Government. The authorities exist to enforce the immigration law, make decisions on residence applications and to issue residence visas. Although basic information and application forms are available, the authorities are unable to provide independent advice and personalised guidance on your specific case. A New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser can provide this kind of service.

Citizenship and Residency are quite different. As a resident you retain your country’s citizenship, after you have resided in New Zealand for a minimum of 3 years you may apply for New Zealand citizenship.

No. There is a fee required for the assessment of the qualifications if required as well as for lodging the application and costs involved in moving to another country. You don’t have to be wealthy to come to NZ. You do need sufficient funds however, to support yourself and your family for at least 6 months. Should you wish to apply in one of the Business Categories, you do need capital.

As we are not certified immigration consultants, we are unable to give you specific immigration advice. We suggest you contact one of our Trusted Business Partners Heartland Immigration who specialise in providing qualified advice on matters concerning visas and costs involved.

There is no age limit in regard to ‘termed work visa’s’ ie. 1 year, 2 year; as long as you have a job offer to support that visa. The age limit for residency is 56 and we suggest you talk to an immigration consultant for more information.

Immigration New Zealand doesn’t require couples be married for them to be eligible for a residency or work visa as the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident. Eligible partners include husbands, wives, de factos and civil union partners of a New Zealand citizen or permanent residents. Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents may be issued with a work visa if they provide documentary evidence demonstrating to an immigration officer that: - They are living together with that partner in a genuine and stable partnership at the time of making their application - The New Zealand partner intends to be in New Zealand for the same period of time applied for by the applicant; and - The New Zealand partner supports the application. In addition to the above requirements, residence applicants also need to demonstrate they have been living with their New Zealand citizen or resident partner for at least one year at the time the application is made.

The time it will take for us to process your application can vary depending on: - the requirements of the immigration instructions you are applying under - the completeness of your application - how easily we can check the information you provide - how well and how quickly you respond to any concerns we raise with you. - Processing times can also vary between offices.

Which type of visa you apply for depends on why you want to come here, the skills you have to offer, and how long you want to stay.