I am applying for residency but my work visa will expire soon
While we consider your residence application, you can either apply for a temporary visa to remain in New Zealand or leave the country and wait for the decision overseas.
Work
- Can I study part-time while working?
- How long can I travel or be away overseas?
- My job has ended unexpectedly. What happens now?
- Can I take up self-employment?
- I have a work visa but my job details are changing
- I have a work visa under Work to Residence - Accredited Employer
- My employer wants me to attend a course
- I’ve separated from my partner who supported my work visa
- My occupation has been removed from the LTSSL. Can I still apply for a residence from work visa?
- I am applying for residency but my work visa will expire soon
- I’ve lost my job. Can my partner be the principal applicant instead?
- I’m on a resident visa under Skilled Migrant Category. I’ve lost my job and haven't been employed for 3 months.
- My professional registration in New Zealand has been declined/revoked
- On a working holiday, can I stay with my employer for longer than 3 months?
- Can I do unpaid work while working in New Zealand?
- Can I buy a business while I am working here?
- Can I get a refund for my application fee?
- I’ve lost my passport. What should I do when I get a new passport?
- My employer has been added to the list of non-compliant employers. Can I continue to work for them?
Processing your residence application can take several months. You should apply for residence early enough so your work visa does not expire before the residence application is decided.
Before your visa expires
Applying for residence does not give you the right to remain in New Zealand while we consider your application. If your work visa is going to expire before your residence application is decided, you can:
- apply for a further temporary visa to remain in New Zealand
- leave New Zealand and wait for your resident visa decision overseas — advise your immigration officer of your contact details in this case.
If your visa expires
If you stay in New Zealand after your temporary visa expires, you may be breaking the law. The longer you stay after your visa expires, the greater the risk you run of being deported.
If you are liable for deportation, then we will suspend the processing of your residence application under section 169(3) of the Immigration Act 2009.