About this visa 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.
With this visa 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 before you apply for a visa or travel to New Zealand