How to Obtain Seasonal Work Visa in New Zealand?

There are times when the New Zealand Government prefers hiring offshore workers in some specific fields including horticulture and viticulture. Seasonal workers need to serve in the fields of harvesting, fruit packing, planting, crop management, and other agricultural fields.

If you are planning to serve in any of these fields and have the confidence and requisite qualification, then you may apply for a seasonal work visa in New Zealand.

What is the Educational Qualification Needed?

Regarding educational qualifications, it is essential to have a firm grip on English as New Zealand is an English-speaking country. Though the Government has not made it mandatory to have a score in IELTS or any other higher qualification for a seasonal visa, having a basic degree in viticulture or horticulture is necessary.

Obtaining a job offer and providing documentary proof will help easily approve a seasonal work visa in New Zealand. Some additional eligibility criteria for getting approval for the same include the following:

• The applicant must belong to an age group of 18+ years
• Presenting a medical fitness certificate
• Police clearance certificate from the native country
• Documents showing valid identity proofs
• Medical insurance proof from an approved company

The seasonal work visa applicant must provide proof that he or she is among genuine travelers. Providing evidence regarding proof of family members, sources of income and travel-related history will ensure early approval of the visa. If the applicant is a student and planning to serve New Zealand temporarily, then obtaining a no-objection certificate from the present educational institute will be a great step.

Some Remarkable Features of Seasonal Work Visa

After becoming familiar with the eligibility criteria for obtaining a seasonal work visa, it is high time to go through some highly remarkable features of the same. The features include the following:

• The length of the seasonal work visa is at most seven months which cannot be extended further. In exceptional cases, it may be extended for two months
• The seasonal work visa is not convertible to any other type of visa
• The seasonal work visa holders will hardly be able to sponsor family members
• Seasonal visa holders cannot apply to study in New Zealand

Getting in touch with the team of advisers at Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd. will help provide the best assistance. For further queries, call +64 09 3790219 or air an email at contact@nzimmigration.info.

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