Information about Thai Chefs Work Visa
This visa helps qualified and experienced Thai chefs come to New Zealand for work. You can apply for this visa if you’re a citizen of the Thailand, have an offer of full-time work as a Thai chef, and the necessary qualifications and experience to do that work. While you’re working here, you can enjoy New Zealand’s scenery, culture, and friendly people.
You can
- Work in New Zealand as a Thai chef for up to 3 years.
- Apply for an extension to allow you to stay for another year, allowing a total stay of up to 4 years.
- Study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period.
Things to note
- The time you can stay in New Zealand will depend on the length of your job offer.
- If you’ve already spent 4 years working in New Zealand on a Thai Chefs Work Visa, you can apply for another one after you’ve spent 3 years outside of New Zealand.
- You can't include a partner or dependent children in your visa application, but they can apply for visas based on their relationship to you.
Check that you meet the detailed criteria.