Our Services
Temporary - Visitor Visa
People not from a visa waiver country are required to obtain a Visitor Visa before they depart on their journey to New Zealand. There are several categories to consider, requirements to meet and evidence to supply. Gateway Immigration Services Ltd is also able to assist in those wishing to visit or extend their stay in New Zealand.
Temporary - Student Visa
Want to gain an internationally recognised qualification and study in one of the best destinations in the world? Gateway Immigration Services Ltd is able to assist students wishing to relocate from offshore, or remain in New Zealand for the purposes of study and beyond - whatever your age, choice of institution or programme; we are able to assist.
Temporary - Working in New Zealand
With several work visa categories to apply under, it can get frustrating and confusing to select the correct option. It is essential to apply under the correct category, Gateway Immigration Services Ltd is able to advise on the right option for you and ensure that the correct information is supplied to prevent any implications with future visa applications to Immigration New Zealand.
We are able to assist in the following categories:
- Post Study Work Visa - Open
- Post Study Work Visa - Employer Assisted
- Essential Skills
- Partnership/Family
- Work to Residence/accredited employer
- Special Work Visa stream
Temporary - Working Holiday
The Working Holiday temporary visa category is generally aimed at the age group of 18-30 and in some cases 18-35. The requirements and duration of this category of visa depends on the nationality of the passport you are intending to travel on. It is essential the correct judgement is made on which working holiday scheme you apply under in advance or this has the potential to hinder your chances of being approved a Working Holiday visa.
Residence - Family and Partnership Categories
Applying for New Zealand residency under one of the Family Categories involves several categories and tiers to take into consideration and decide on which best suits your situation before submitting your Expression of Interest.
Applicants applying for NZ residency under the Partnership Category as well as their NZ citizen/resident partner must prove to Immigration NZ that their relationship is a genuine and stable one, among other requirements both parties are required to meet.
Residence - Skilled Migrant Category
The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) residence visa is the most common residence category. Immigration NZ uses a points based system to calculate an applicant's eligibility to apply under this category. There are several requirements raging from work experience, accompanying family members, qualifications, health and character to consider before submitting an Expression of Interest to apply for SMC. It is important to speak to a licensed immigration adviser before taking action to avoid setbacks.