Hi guys - I'm looking for some advice regarding the travel conditions on my current Residence Visa.
I have travel conditions that expire at the beginning of February – however, I have been in New Zealand since early October 2017, and I intend to stay until I have logged the required 184 days that will allow me to extend the travel conditions for a further 12 months.
I spoke to an INZ representative earlier today and he assured me that I have up to three months to renew these conditions after they expire, and I will therefore be able to make a formal application around 10th April 2018, by which time I will have spent the required amount of time in New Zealand.
My question is this: Would it be easier to apply for a variation of travel conditions whilst I’m in New Zealand (which would add a few weeks to my stay while processing takes place), or would I be able to go back to the UK as soon as I have reached 184 days and apply for a second or subsequent resident visa via the London office?
Is there any benefit to doing one or the other?
Thanks in advance
Dan