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N.Z. and Australia temporary visitor visa. Processing and considerations when applying for Tourist visas
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New Zealand and Australia Visa - Tourist
visa processes: The process of obtaining a visa for Australia and New Zealand
can be a complex process. Even the Tourist visa can be complex. The following are some issues you should
consider when applying for the Tourist visa. Please note: only in very rare situations can a Tourist visa
be converted to another type of visa. Return to: Australia visa application processing Home page  |
An Immigration Professional can research your status and eligibility if you have any concerns. If you do not
meet the criteria of these stream line passport holder processes, you may be eligible for a tourist visa or
business visa, but have to submit documentation in support of your application. Please note: Noel Hewitt Associates LLC no longer processes New Zealand visa applications. In North America this process is now carried out by New Zealand government officals located in various consulates and the New Zealand embassy.
Generally, the following are reasons for a visa being rejected: If you have health issues, an adverse Police record, have a background that New Zealand or Australian authorities may consider unacceptable (you will not know this until you try to enter the country and your name is picked up on the immigration computer systems) or been previously excluded from entry to any country. You will also be denied entry to Australia or New Zealand once you arrive if immigration authorities suspect that you are not a legitimate tourist or short term business person who will depart the country within 3 months of arrival or will breach the visa conditions by activities such working and being paid whilst you are in the country. Supplying False or incorrect information are grounds for visa cancellation and possibly deportation, even if the error was unintentional. Visa applicants will also be denied entry if they cannot show they have sufficient funds to support themselves or adequate health insurance. Passports need at least 6 months validity as of date of entry. In urgent situations and with prior approval from the various immigration departments, the 6 month validity can be waived. When you arrive at the airport, if the Immigration Officers suspect you of not having a valid visa because of incorrect information being provided or suspects you will breach visa conditions, you will have your visa cancelled at the airport and be subject to immediate removal (technically speaking you do not legally arrive in a country until you leave the airport terminal) * Australian citizens and Australia permanent residents have different visa requirements for staying and working in New Zealand. New Zealand citizens (not New Zealand permanent residents) have special arrangements when traveling to Australia. Please note: if you are a New Zealand permanent resident you do not have automatic entry into Australia. Check the sites mentioned in this section for current requirements. Potential applicants are advised to contact Noel Hewitt Associates LLC concerning any issue that may have implications for their Australia visa application. These issues may be evidentiary requirements showing the strength of the relationship, Police clearances, health issues or processing issues. From our experience we can assess this 'strength' and identify possible alternative options. Delays in processing can occur where issues concerning any application are not identified at an early stage. It is in everyone's interest that issues be identified at an early stage so that if it is possible to obtain a visa, these issues can be addressed by policy and legislation. Return to: Australia visa application and New Zealand visa application processing Home page Do you qualify:Check if you are eligible for a visa |