Entering New Zealand with a pending residence visa application
Hi all!
in April I submitted my application for a Partner of a New Zealander residence visa. I recently got my pre-allocation check back with a request for further information, I have since submitted all requested documents.
My initial plan was to land in NZ in November, 7 months after the application was submitted.
If the visa has not been approved by this time, can I enter NZ on a visitor visa? I would be travelling on a UK passport and with a valid NZeta. I also have bought an onward flight out of NZ and have proof of funds to support my time there. My intention would be to leave NZ within the limits of the visitor visa unless my pending residence visa is approved while I am there.
*EDIT* To clarify I am a UK citizen living overseas in Australia. my Australian Visa is coming to an end in a month and I need to leave the country. I will be travelling to Asia before flying to NZ. Im really trying to avoid flying back to England to save on flights.