Can Chinese citizens visit New Zealand?

Yes. Chinese citizens need a Consular Tourist Visa, at least for now. Chinese citizens can stay up to 9 months in New Zealand with a visitor visa. The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa is online.

Why do Chinese people visit New Zealand?

In the year ended March 2005, the most common purpose of Chinese people visiting New Zealand was for a holiday (34.4 percent) or for business (30.3 percent). Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) (20.1 percent) and education (11.3 percent) are also popular reasons for visiting New Zealand (TRCNZ, 2005).

Where do Chinese live in New Zealand?

In terms of population distribution, 69.1% of Chinese New Zealanders live in the Auckland region, 18.9% live in the North Island outside the Auckland region, and 11.9% live in the South Island.

Can I visit family in NZ?

Parents and grandparents can visit family in New Zealand multiple times on the same visa, for up to 18 months in a 3-year period.

How long can you stay in New Zealand as a visitor?

nine months Generally, the maximum stay holding a Visitor Visa is nine months. We usually only allow visitors to stay for nine months in an 18-month period. To work this out, we look at the last day that you intend to be in New Zealand (eg 1 July 2020) and count back 18 months from there (eg 1 January 2019).

Why are there alot of Asians in New Zealand?

The first Asians in New Zealand were Chinese workers who migrated to New Zealand to work in the gold mines in the 1860s. The modern period of Asian immigration began in the 1970s when New Zealand relaxed its restrictive policies to attract migrants from Asia.

Are there alot of Asians in New Zealand?

People who ethnically identify as Asian comprise approximately 15% of New Zealands population. Chinese make up the largest group, followed by Indian, Korean, Filipino and Japanese, respectively. For some New Zealanders, Beijings emergence as a superpower makes them feel that their idyllic paradise is under threat.

Can I marry in New Zealand on a visitor visa?

You can visit New Zealand to marry a New Zealand citizen or resident in a culturally arranged marriage, or live with them if you got married overseas. Once you live with your partner you can apply for a 12-month work visa.

What happens if I overstay my visa in New Zealand?

You are breaking the law if you stay after your visa expires. You: may not be able to come back to New Zealand again if you are here without a visa for 42 days or longer. risk being detained or deported.

Can I change my visitor visa to work visa in New Zealand?

Apply for a work visa While you can look for work or attend a job interview in New Zealand on a visitors visa, your primary purpose must be to visit. You cant work on a visitor visa and youll need to apply for a work visa before you can start work.

Is New Zealand tourist visa easy to get?

The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa is online. Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date. If you come from a country that needs a New Zealand visa to enter, please be sure to apply in advance.