Hi,
I currently live in South Africa with my wife and two children (3 year old and 5 month old).
We are planning to go to New Zealand in July for a 'Look See Discover' (LSD) mission. My aim is to also setup a few job interviews while we are there.
We should have enough funds to last us well over 6 months and my Occupation is currently on the Long Term Skill Shortage list.
If I can secure employment, I then wish to apply for a Work Visa in NZ and start the road to Permanent Residency.
My Questions are as follows:
1. Although South Africa is on the VISA Waiver list, should I rather Apply for a Visitor's Visa before traveling and state my purpose as 'LSD'? As far as I understand this is less risky than doing it at the Airport and it is also valid for a longer period (9 Months I think?)
2. If you have a Pre-Approved Visitors Visa, will you still be interrogated at the airport?
3. Am I completely nuts for going over with my entire family on a Visitors Visa, hoping that I will find employment once I'm there? hehehe
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Marnus.