question on visitor permit

Kindline

Hi could you please answer this question for me?

I m currently holding a work permit which is going to expire in 5 weeks
I want to keep staying in new zealand after my work permit expires, so I want to apply for visitor's permit.
But on the application form, it says "make sure you allow enough time for us to make a decision on your application befoer your curent permit expires."

Q1: When should I submit the application form?
Q2: Do you think I am able to apply for a 1-year visitor permit?

I am looking forward to your reply. Thanks

Regards,

kwongtooe

A1:I THINK U SHOULD GO AND APPLY B4 UR WORK PEMIT EXPIRE
A2:MAYBE 9 MONTH WILL BE THE MAXMAUIM ,U MUST PROOF U VE GOT ENOUGH MONEY WHILE U STAY IN NZ

博宇狂人姐姐

第一，工签转旅游签有些人签不下来，所以你最好现在就递交申请，这样审理时间大概是2-3周，如果你不给你下旅游签的话，你可以有时间去再想办法，如果你太晚递交的话，你旅游签证如果下不来你就变成overstay，这样你必须转学生签证，还要交学费

第二，旅游签18个月内最多能签9个月，你可以先申请半年的旅游签证，快到期的时候再申请另外3个月的，如果一下申请9个月的移民局可能不会给你

另外，你考虑一下递交体检报告，如果你两年前递交的这次最好也递交，不然会影响签证进度