[Kim39]

Went to immigration in Hamilton today to pick up our WTR visa's :raebanana and overheard the immigration officer saying that visa processing times were approx 63 days.....as they had that many applications to get through.

Elaine (Kim39 OH)

[veronica]

think that varies from area to area as its possible to get one in a couple of days in Christchurch. theres only a few of us down here, not like the multitudes up there.

[kanatakiwi]

I was quoted one to two months in auckland. It actually took just over two months. Everyone was very helpful though, and I think mine took a bit longer than others because of the fact that I can't supply my original birth certificate, had to get a notarized letter to say I am who I say I am!

[happymartins]

I was also told by immigration in Auckland that it could be up to 60 days to process my work permit. It actually came back in just under 3 weeks.

I did pester them a bit and there is a fax number they will give you if you want to request them to treat it ugently. I did this but I couldn't honestly say whether it made any difference.

I've got a residence application in now and I'm curious as to how long people think that may take

[toby/lisa]

Hi I am in Christchurch and so far I am still waiting, it has been a week so far. Their letter stated 60 days but I am seriously hoping it will not be much longer. I was told but our agent in the UK it should take 2-3 days. Is this average time in Christchurch or do you reckon there is a backlong a the moment?

[eternalkiwi]

Until about 10 weeks ago 1-3 days was normal in Wellington, but recently they have joined the trend in NZ Immigration offices by having a 1-2 month turnaround time. So, unfortunately, it is possible that Christchurch is also 'joining the club'.

Shawn