Visa Advice

For information from Immigration New Zealands regarding Visas, click below
Special Visitor Categories

Visas for Sports events

Sports people competing in sports events and those associated with the success of these events, such as match and tournament officials, can enter New Zealand on visitor visas, as long as their stay is for three months or less. Longer stays will require work visas.

Media and broadcasters accredited to cover a sport event or tournament can enter New Zealand on visitor visas, as long as their stay is for three months or less. Longer stays will require work visas.

If your stay is outside of the above, Golden Shears can assist with:

- A letter of endorsement of your participation and or registration
- Matching you with a sponsor employer who can provide a letter of employment offer