New Zealand Group Visitor Visa

Do you have a group with a common travel purpose? Are you looking for a way to ease the handling of their visa and travel formalities? You can designate someone as the leader and have them apply for a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa.
New Zealand Group Visitor Visa is an excellent solution to handling all visa and travel procedures for a group travelling together to the country.
INZ (Immigration New Zealand) usually allows the group to live in the country for a maximum of 1 month. However, if the trip needs be extended to achieve the goal (for instance, in the case of a study tour), you can stay for longer.

How do you get a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa?

The leader designated by the group will act as the contact point for the INZ. Here are some things to keep in mind for getting a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa:
  • Everyone in the group will have to prove that no one has any medical issues or character issues
  • The entire group will still need to satisfy the common visa conditions required by the INZ
  • Everyone in the group will need to cross the New Zealand border together (both in and out)
  • A “Group Visa Application” must be completed by the group leader
  • Each member of the group must fill a separate “Visitor Visa Application”
  • You must procure valid tickets for the return/onward journey before the visa expires, or show proof of finances to be able to afford them
  • The troupe should have the ability to finance their living expenses or have a sponsor cover them
Though a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa is convenient for a group coming to the country together, the group leader may have a hard time tracking individual visitor visa applications and ensuring all are filled correctly. Immigration Experts NZ has helped many international groups travel to New Zealand for various purposes. We know how to get the visa applications right, so you don’t face any issues in getting your New Zealand Group Visitor Visa. Request a call back for a complimentary consultation with our immigration experts – totally free.

What are your responsibilities as the sponsor of a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa?

It is not uncommon for New Zealand Group Visitor Visas to be sponsored by someone in the country. Registered businesses, government departments, philanthropic societies, incorporated associations, tertiary educational institutes, school trustee board members, and residents can all sponsor New Zealand Group Visitor Visas. As a sponsor, here are your responsibilities; you must:
  • Provide the group with an appropriate place to live – you can either pay for it or arrange it directly
  • Ensure the availability of things like proper food, clothing, and healthcare for the group’s well being
  • Pay for the costs incurred by New Zealand to find, detain, and deport any group member who is found to be liable for deportation by the INZ
  • Prove that the group’s visit is directly related to your activities
  • Not accept money in any form to provide the sponsorship
  • Have a clear record with no convictions related to crimes of immigration
  • Never have breached sponsorship conditions for any visa
  • Provide a point of contact who will undertake the responsibilities of sponsorship
  • Not be undergoing insolvency or bankruptcy
As a sponsor, you do not want to risk your immigration status or get in legal trouble. At the same time, you want to make sure the group does not have to go through hassles in getting their New Zealand Group Visitor Visa. Our Auckland based team of licensed immigration professionals is well experienced and qualified to handle the sponsorship aspects of the New Zealand Group Visitor Visa. Request a call back for a 100% free advisory session with our immigration experts.

How quickly can you get a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa, and at what cost?

INZ’s typical processing time for a New Zealand Group Visitor Visa is around 28 days. However, you can cut that time to less than 5 days if you engage an ADS (Approved Destination Status) agent to help with the process.
Having a sponsor for your group visa may also add to the visa processing time, as it will take additional time to prepare and present the required sponsorship documents to prove that the sponsor meets the requirements.
We have put together one of the best teams in the New Zealand immigration industry. Our immigration consultants know the ins and outs of the NZ immigration and visa processes. With us, you get the best quality of service at the least possible cost. Request a call back and book an absolutely free consultation with our highly qualified immigration advisers to see how we can get your visa as fast as possible.

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