georgee:

Hello Femi,

Kindly assist with a response

Yes they do and you can check the immigration site for more info.... You can come with family if you can afford it...... getting a job shouldn’t be a problem even though might take a few weeks.

But most people including myself would prefer to come here, get a job and a place for them to stay before bringing them...... all these can be done in less than 6 months... but I know of some Nigeria couples who came all at once and though was a bit rough in the beginning but they doing great now

Truth is, marriage as a whole is 4c.k.e.d up and too complicated in this our generation so because of this I have nothing to say....The best adviser here might be struggling with his own marriage...

So go on with whatever works for u

But by the way, who the 4.ck instituted that the husband must be older in a marriage in the first place??

oshe11:
Man U why?

O deep

Bleep Hazard....... best goal ever

solin:
Thank you for your response.

However, what kind of currency? Our naira/US dollars?

Usd

solin:
@Femijck or any other person who's knowledgeable about bringing fund to NZ. What's the minimum amount expected cash to come in with?

Can one open a bank account while in Nigeria and activate on arrival by sending cash from Nigeria domiciliary account just like is done in Australia?

What is the cheapest exchange rate from dollars to NZ dollars and which place can it be done?

Is it possible to withdraw with Nigeria ATM with loosing much cash due to exchange rate.

Kindly share your thoughts.

The minimum amount will depend on ur circumstances, for instance someone who have a pre-arranged accomodation might bring less than some who doesn’t.
But the maximum is 10k NZD. anything above that, u will have to declare it on ur passenger arrival form. Immigration might interview you just to make sure the money is from a legitimate source and not a proceed from crime or money laundering.
If u do not declare it and u are caught, You will have to pay a fine.

Yes u can open a ‘Migrant account ‘ with ANZ bank or other bank who offer such accounts. Check the ur website for more info about that.

I’m not sure about Naija card. But my diamond bank didn’t work when I got here.... I will advise u bring cash as u will get more in exchange.

kenyd:

please can you respond to my email. uzoefunai@gmail.com
I currently stay in dubai and i want to enquire about Silver fern visa

sorry I don’t know anything about silver fern ....ask @Solin

murphy02:


The expiration date is one year, however I can only stay for 3months within that one yr , if I intend to stay longer I will need to apply for a variation of condition.

ok that makes sense......so u have a 3 months visa not 1 year

murphy02:


I've glanced through the skills needed online, but from experience what skill do you think is mostly desired...and not too costly to acquire

Thanks

One thing I’m concerned about ur visa is the 1 year duration of a visit visa..... I may be wrong but I suggest u check the authenticity as NZ only issued 3,6 and 9 months visa..... did u send your passport to INZ yourself or the agent did

https://www.newzealandshores.com/new-zealand-visas/temporary-visas/visitor-visa/

spankyflex:
thanks for the response, I work with a NGO though, the 1.5M is my estimated budget for the conference and am also sight seeing too .I have other funds though mostly in tbills and mutual funds.

ok give it a try then....

solin:
I would like to implore us to ask all questions here as it will help others who might be reading this tread for the first time and are in similar situation.

Going forward it will help the thread not to go into extinction.
@Femijck, Please encourage questions to be answered here.

Thank you.

Yes you right.... I can’t even reply to PM individually...... I understand some are confidential. Many people are reading without commenting and this will help them too and also save us some time for cuppa..........lol

spankyflex:
Thanks for the reply, am actually staying for 10days.

Lets be realistic here.....1.5M is like 6k here..... and u coming for a seminar..... ur flight will cost over 2500$ and ur hotel and expenses will be around 200k for that 10 days so how does this seminar add value to u and what u do, that u are willing to empty ur account to attend. How is this seminar so important to what u do or ur qualifications. And if someone is sponsoring ur trip to the seminar, what do they stand to gain from you attending this seminar.
This is how a case officer will look at it..... So I would say ‘No’ it’s not enough.

femijck:
ok ... check ur mail

check ur mail

spankyflex:
hi,i sent you a mail. can you reply.thanks

didnt receive that

murphy02:


Pls I've got some important private questions, I want to ask, I ve sent u a pm or better still you can mail me on zeason2@yahoo.com

ok ... check ur mail

murphy02:


I've glanced through the skills needed online, but from experience what skill do you think is mostly desired...and not too costly to acquire

Thanks

The most pressing one at the moment is mainly any skill related to construction.... but go for whatever u feel u will fit in d most (ur passion). Any skill is selling.... even without skill, u still selling..����

Most employers here are looking for hardworking and people with the right attitude to work and they will spend their money to train u.

richie04:
Bro wad up please drop me your email or email at rychostreet91@gmail.com please I have some things to ask you thanks

I will but might take a while to response sorry

solin:
You must have seen a whole lot.
Thanks for the advise.

Not really... just telling d truth from my experience....but now it’s all worth it......

murphy02:
Your chances of getting a work visa either by job sponsorship or any other means depends solely on u and your orientation ( both street and intellectual)

Please can you explain this further
Thanks

lol.... If you’re not shy to walk into any office, factory, businesses or even social gatherings...... to talk to people, to put yourself out there....to seek for help without being ashamed. And u are physically and mentally prepared for the task, embarrassment and fun of trying to know people or seeking for whatever u want, then u have a chance.....truth is most migrants go through this before they become who or what they are today. Some were lucky, some were not....

PS : This is not an immigration advice but my personal opinion

solin:
@Femijck can ask. But, if volunteer for 3 months without pay and any other benefits. You can be sponsored.

Femijck can guide on this.

Volunteering in NZ doesn’t mean you will be sponsored.... It simply means that why you’re waiting to get ur visa, you are using that period to get some experience, meet people and getting use to the kiwi accent and culture as that will help you when your job hunt begins and also, you get to use them as your job reference in NZ.
But volunteering is a bit complicated and u need to understand it. As a volunteer, if u getting any favour either in cash or in kind in return, INZ considered it a job. For instance some organisations will offer u a free car park as a volunteer or even maybe free accomodation . To INZ, that’s a job and breach of your visa conditions.


Personally I believe one year is enough to sort yourself out but the question is do u have enough money to survive until you get something doing. If your circumstances in Nigeria is not the one that’s so favourable, then it’s a risk worth taking. But I want u to decide that by yourself.

Your chances of getting a work visa either by job sponsorship or any other means depends solely on u and your orientation ( both street and intellectual) People might promise but the truth is they are very busy with their lives as it’s not easy here.... And because of what some of our fellow brothers have done in the past or get involved with. It makes it more difficult sometimes for anyone to help a stranger or someone they haven’t known from Adam

murphy02:


Yes, expiring January

how many months visa is it?

murphy02:


Ok thanks bro
But is thr no other to go about this stuff? Am about to pay for my ticket, hence my curiosity, so that if it doesn't worth it, I can just move on


Or what if I pick up a trade any trade for like 2 months except construction that has to do with height won't I see any company to sponsor my work visa?

oh do u have ur visa already??

murphy02:


But I can't work on visiting visa, or what will be my status while doing the 3 months job

No u can’t.....I heard most people there are those who came to NZ on working holiday visa which I don’t think Naija qualifies for.

And also those who are running out on their previous work visa but still have some months on the visa to pass the company probation period which is generally 3 months or more in NZ

murphy02:


Thank you GOD BLESS YOU

Please help check trades i can learn with ($1000USD) Personally am considering trades like mechanic, earth moving equipments, construction vehicles since it falls under long term skill requirements, so i can use the certificate to look for job or work with the same company.

i just sent you a PM kindly approve, please i have some vital info i want to ask.....pls

Did ask about the stuff.... but unfortunately they Said u need to have worked for them for nothing less than 3 months before they can help with sponsorship.

murphy02:

Is it not possible to go through an apprentice on a trade, like mechanic, then from there obtain there trade certificate?
Like how much do they charge for such?

I really like the way u think and it really shows how determined u are and willing to go...
However I don’t have much info on this and u can google it (I know as an apprentice here, you still get paid though not much). and also make research on farms, factories that employ seasonal workers or essentials skill accredited factories. Doesn’t have to be Auckland.

I will get info about a company in South Island for u. I know they do but I’m not sure what the criteria is, or if they employ from oversea. Then u can research better.

solin:
Hmm! That's seriously serious. What if ones qualification falls within the skill shortage area? Can one get an employer to file for him?

Is not.... You looking at it from the perspective of what They call factory job at home.....You will earn a very decent life with this...... probably earn more than some people in the offices depending on how much time u put into it and your strength.... sorry I can’t go further on this

Kongi123:
Hmmmm, my people are planning to work in new Zealand with visiting visa anyway I wish you best of luck don't just go roast like fried chicken

I have advised this before that the worst visa to come to NZ with, with hope of settling down is a visitor visa.... but I won’t discourage anyone who already made up their mind probably because of the news on the internet......Things u read online are different from what is really happening sometimes

I will rather go to a country with larger population than NZ and with larger population of my race or illegal immigrants or where I can easily seek asylum than NZ . NZ is a small country with population of less than 5M and things are not so easy to shortcut.

Taofeekdboy:
I am sorry to ask this question bro, you said your wife is from New Zealand, can’t she help you as a citizen to help you secure a good job, just asking from my own perspective.

I’m only here to give few people some idea.... pls I won’t entertain any question about my personal life and with questions like this I might close the thread...sorry

solin:
@Femijck what's the decision NZQA of Nigeria qualification? Does it meet with nz educational requirements?

I don’t know, I suggest u check their website.
There are 2 guys we do same physical job together who have PhD from Egypt and Kenya and another lady with 3 M.Sc from an Africa country doing cleaning job. And few Nigerians I know with B.Sc, including myself are doing factory job if that tells you something....but I stand to be corrected by those who know more.
Best is to get another qualification from here.

solin:
Please @Femijck kindly share some adorable pictures of NZ. People, places and some culture shock.

ok I will when I’ve got the time to take some

murphy02:
Korea air stopped because Nigerians were using the opportunity to enter south Korea and disappear, not getting to their final destination NZ.

I don’t think South Korea is anyway better than NZ. Or are they running away because they could no longer handle the long flight.
If u could get NZ visa, then SK visa shouldn’t be impossible.

murphy02:


What is host ID I don't have that oooo

I was invited by my partner.... so her passport data page or any photo ID