Hi,
My parents are in NZ (luckily for us) on below visa's, I am wondering what are our options now
1) March'20 - Sep'20 - On last 6 month of 3 year multi entry visa
2) Sep-20 - Feb'21 - Auto INZ extended visitor visa
Now, that on 25th Feb, the auto extended visitor visa is coming to end, I am exploring what options we have to get another visitor visa while they are in NZ.
Option 1: Parent/GrandParent 3 -year Multi entry visa:
Can we apply this even though it says you have to be outside NZ to apply this? Surely now under Covid environment, this is not relevant as INZ won't be undertaking any visitor visa application from offshore.
I am aware that even if we are granted this visa, we can stay maximum 6 month and than have to do a country out but i am hoping in 6 months , things be better NZ INZ allow visitor visa entry
Option 2: General visitor visa:
Can we apply this even though my parents have been in NZ already for about 11 month come Feb'21 end. Even though they were on 2 different visitor visa but will it still count the time as generic visitor visa won't allow you to be in NZ more than 9 months!
Option 3: Covid-19 short term visa
This is our last resort, I have started looking for flight and stuff, Flights are less frequent and very expensive. So, if Option 1 or 2 doesn't work out, we might have to book flight in Mar or April'21 time frame and seek a 2 month short term extension.
I am sure many other visitor visa holders are in the similar situation who got 5 month extension back in Sep'20. Is there any other option or visa category that i should consider.
NZ being safe and Covid-19 free, we want our parents to be with us specially now when we welcomed a baby boy few weeks ago. Moreover, Farmer's protest and lack of Covid-19 control in India is big concern for their safety. I am really hoping, if someone can help with advice/experience or suggestion here.
I am going to reach out to INZ as well soon for their views. I will share it here too.