I'm portuguese & would like to visit new zealand for 3 months & work whilst there?

Question

i know portugal has a visa waiver agreement with new zealand so i can visit visa free for upto 3 months, however i wish to work whilst there so will need to obtain a work visa of some sort. i have tried contacting the new zealand consulate in lisbon but no one ever picks up the phone or returns calls on the messages i leave. does anyone know where i can get more info from? i don't have a formal job offer but have a friend with many contacts in tourism who is sure he can get me work. i would like to travel this october. can i obtain a work visa once in NZ when i have a job offer? any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Answer 1

For REAL and TRUE advice please go to the correct websites.

New Zealand Immigration - http://www.immigration.govt.nz

About working in NZ - Working in NZ

http://www.workingin-newzealand.com

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/ne...

New Zealand Immigration Assessment Forms:

Immigration Assessment form for Individuals

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/po...

New Zealand Immigration Self Assessment Systems

Self Assessment system - Individual's Version

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/nz...

Step-by-step guides to procedures and paperwork

http://www.justlanded.com/english/new_ze... is a great guide that explains things in plain English, applying for visas, working or as an international student etc…

Good Luck

New Zealand is a wonderful country - I lived there myself for many years.