Does anyone know how easy it is for a Thai national to obtain a visa to visit / stay in New zealand?

Thanks.

Does anyone know how easy it is for a Thai national to obtain a visa to visit / stay in New zealand?

Thanks.

Depends on the circumstances of the Thai national in question.

For some it is as easy as filling in a form and paying the fee.

For others it may be difficult.

usual worries about visiting thais to NZ and AUS. alike by the immigration authorities are:

money in the bank(to support themselves,or same in regard to sponsors)easier if the person visiting has a current job in thailand to return to.sometimes health could be an issue depending on visa sought.

A visa for visiting and a visa for staying are quite different things.

Generally speaking if the thai national has no criminal record and has evidence of good financial resources (or a sponsor) they will be able to get a visa to visit.

To answer this question in relation to a visa to stay we will need to know more details regarding the persons situation.

Do they intend to study or work or otherwise?

Do they have a NZ partner or family in NZ?

How long do they intend to stay?