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26 Sept 2025
Get set for a Kiwi summer and apply early for your visitor visa
We encourage anyone planning to visit New Zealand over the summer holiday period to apply for their visa as early as possible. -
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25 Sept 2025
Updated Memorandum of Understanding to help boost tourism from China
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) have signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with selected Chinese travel agents to support visitor visa processing under the Ap… -
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25 Sept 2025
New scholarship programme to support former refugees into healthcare careers
On 15 October 2025, a new multi-year scholarship programme will open to support former refugees and their children into healthcare roles across New Zealand. -
Top visas
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Visitor Visa
People travelling on a passport from some countries must apply for a Visitor Visa to visit New Zealand. You can stay for up to either 6 months or 9 months. You cannot work, but you can study for up to… -
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Some people can use an NZeTA to travel to New Zealand without applying for a visa first. This depends on your passport, how you are travelling and if you are visiting or only transiting. -
Business Visitor Visa
Apply for this visa if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have enough money to live on while you are here or have the financial support of your employer. -
Transit Visa
If you are passing through Auckland International Airport you must have a Transit Visa unless you already have a valid visa, are from a visa waiver country or transit visa waiver country, or are trave…
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Visit
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Study
Find study visas to study in Aotearoa New Zealand. Education providers – learn about getting approval to be an approved education provider.
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Work
Find visas and information about working in Aotearoa New Zealand. Employers – learn about hiring people from overseas and getting accredited.
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Live
Find visas to live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Get information about living here permanently and what life in Aotearoa is like.