An interim visa allows you to stay in New Zealand while we assess your application for another temporary visa. You must have applied for another temporary visa before your previous visa expired. You don't need to apply for an interim visa - we usually grant them automatically. An interim visa may allow you to continue working or studying – it'll depend on the visa you've applied for and the visa you had before.
An interim visa allows you to stay in New Zealand while we assess your application for another temporary visa. You must have applied for another temporary visa before your previous visa expired. You don't need to apply for an interim visa - we usually grant them automatically. An interim visa may allow you to continue working or studying – it'll depend on the visa you've applied for and the visa you had before.
We must receive your new visa application and have accepted it for processing before your current visa expires. For us to accept it for processing, you must make sure you include all the documents we ask for with your application.
If we don’t receive your completed visa application before your visa expires, you won’t be eligible for an interim visa.
If you’ve applied for a resident visa, and you think your visa may expire before we make a decision about your residence application, you should apply for a temporary visa too. That way you’ll be eligible for an interim visa if you need one.
The information below will help you understand the process, timeframes and costs involved in applying for this visa, so you can plan ahead and have the best chance of submitting a complete application.
