About Petra Lipoth
Licensed Immigration Adviser -- helping families navigate their journey to New Zealand since 2006
A Personal Immigration Journey
Petra Lipoth was born and raised in Hungary, where she earned a law degree before embarking on her own immigration journey. In 2006, she made the life-changing decision to move to New Zealand -- a country she quickly came to love and call home.
Having navigated the complexities of the immigration process firsthand, Petra understands the hopes, anxieties, and challenges that come with starting a new life in a different country. This personal experience fuels her passion for helping others achieve their own dreams of living and working in New Zealand.
Petra founded Shore Visa to provide the kind of caring, professional, and personal immigration service she wished she had during her own journey. Every client receives her full attention and dedication, because she knows how much is at stake.
Credentials & Experience
Qualified, experienced, and committed to achieving the best outcome for every client.
Licensed Immigration Adviser
Fully licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA Licence 201002540). Meets all New Zealand regulatory standards for providing immigration advice.
Thousands of Successful Applications
Over a decade of experience handling visa applications for individuals and families from around the world, with an outstanding success rate.
10+ Years of Experience
A deep understanding of New Zealand immigration policy built over more than a decade of professional practice and continuous learning.
Wide Range of Visa Expertise
Specialises in work visas, residence visas, partnership and family visas, and visitor visas -- covering the full spectrum of immigration needs.
NZQA Qualifications Recognised
Holds qualifications recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, ensuring professional standards in immigration advisory services.
Law Degree
A legal background from Hungary provides a strong foundation for understanding complex immigration law and regulatory requirements.
My Approach
At Shore Visa, every client receives personal, one-on-one service. Petra works directly with each person and family, taking the time to truly understand their unique circumstances, goals, and concerns.
Communication is at the heart of the process. Petra keeps clients informed at every step, providing clear updates and honest guidance so they always know where things stand. There are no surprises -- just a straightforward, transparent process.
Having been through the immigration journey herself, Petra understands both the emotional and procedural aspects of moving to a new country. This empathy, combined with professional expertise, means clients receive advice that is not only technically sound but genuinely caring.