Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa New Zealand Guide

Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa requirements: who can apply?

• be from an eligible Pacific nation, unless otherwise agreed with Immigration New Zealand
• have an offer of work from a Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)
• work only for the employers listed in your visa
• have medical insurance while in New Zealand.
• in most cases, stay in New Zealand for up to 7 months in any 11-month period
• work for a Recognised Seasonal Employer in the horticulture and viticulture industries
• earn money while learning horticulture and viticulture skills.
• You cannot apply for any other kind of visa while you hold a Recognised Seasonal Employer Visa.
• You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your visa application.
• You must leave New Zealand before your visa expires — you cannot apply to stay longer.

What the Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa lets you do

• in most cases, stay in New Zealand for up to 7 months in any 11-month period
• work for a Recognised Seasonal Employer in the horticulture and viticulture industries
• earn money while learning horticulture and viticulture skills.
• You cannot apply for any other kind of visa while you hold a Recognised Seasonal Employer Visa.
• You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your visa application.
• You must leave New Zealand before your visa expires — you cannot apply to stay longer.

Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa documents and evidence

• When you apply When you apply, you will need to provide: a copy of your passport or certificate of identity 2 acceptable photos a chest X-ray certificate, if needed a signed employment agreement from the Recognised Seasonal Employer you will be working for evidence of medical insurance.
• Visa and NZeTA photos Countries with a low incidence of tuberculosis Citizens of China applying from China Also provide your: Hukou (household registration book) Chinese identity card.
• If you are a citizen of China and you are submitting a paper application form in China, you must also complete a supplementary form.
• Supplementary Form for Chinese visitors, workers and students (INZ 1027) - 补充表 - 适用于中国公民的访问, 学生及工作申请 (pdf, 338 KB) Applicants from Hong Kong or Macau applying within Hong Kong or Macau Also provide a copy of your identity card.
• If you are submitting a paper application form, you must provide a supplementary form for Hong Kong and Macau visitors, workers and students.
• Supplementary Form for Hong Kong and Macau visitors, workers and students (INZ 1220) 補充表 - 適用於香港及澳門居民的 訪問、學生及工作申請 (pdf, 240 KB) After you apply After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: police certificates as proof of your good character.
• Character requirements for New Zealand visas How to apply Follow these steps to complete your application and avoid delays.
• Note To help prevent delays with processing, make sure your application contains all the required documents. 1 Step 1: Get a job offer Before you get a job, local authorities may screen you to make sure you will be a good worker.
• After that, you may be recruited for a job: directly by an RSE by your government through a work-ready pool, or by a licensed Pacific agent.
• If you are offered a job, you will get an employment agreement to sign.

Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa FAQ

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