3 offices across New ZealandAucklandHamilton Head OfficeTauranga

Freephone 0800 369 458 info@destinationnzi.com Licensed immigration advisers

Destination New Zealand Immigration Ltd

FAQs

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Are your advisers licensed?

Yes. Our advisers are Licensed Immigration Advisers. Anyone giving New Zealand immigration advice must be licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority or be exempt, and you can check any adviser on the public register.

Is the first consultation free?

Our first consultation request is free. You tell us your situation through the online form and an adviser reviews it before we talk. Any paid service is agreed in writing before work starts.

Can you help if I live outside New Zealand?

Yes. We advise clients in more than 40 countries by phone and video, and lodge applications online on your behalf.

Which languages can I read this website in?

The site can be translated into 33 languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Chinese, Filipino and Samoan. Translations are automatic, so the English version is the one that counts for legal and visa purposes.

Do I need a visa or an NZeTA to visit?

It depends on your passport and travel. Visa-waiver passport holders request an NZeTA; others apply for a visitor visa. Use INZ’s visa tool or ask us.

How long does a visa take?

INZ publishes current processing times on each visa page, for example ‘80% within 2 weeks’ for a Visitor Visa as at 14 October 2026. Times change with demand, so we always check the live figure.

Can a visa application be prioritised?

Generally applications are processed in the order received. INZ does not prioritise late applications even when travel is booked, so apply early with a complete application.

Can I work while on a student visa?

Many student visas allow limited work during study and full-time work in scheduled holidays. Your visa label states your conditions; check them before you start work.

What is an IRD number and how do I get one?

An IRD number is your tax number from Inland Revenue. You need one to work, open some accounts or start a business. You can apply online once you have a New Zealand bank account.

Can I wait in New Zealand during an appeal?

It depends on what you are appealing. Some steps can void an appeal, so get licensed advice before applying for any visa while an appeal is under way.

What happens after I submit the consultation form?

You get an on-screen reference and a confirmation email. Our team receives a branded PDF of your answers, an adviser reviews it, and we contact you by your preferred method.

Is my information secure?

The form is sent over an encrypted connection and stored with restricted access. Sensitive documents go to a secure upload, not ordinary email. See our privacy notice for how we use and keep your information.

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