The Apia branch is one of three Immigration New Zealand (INZ) offices located in the Pacific. Our office is located on the ground floor of the New Zealand High Commission building, Beach Road, Apia, the capital of Samoa.
Apia branch employs up to 16 local staff, with a seconded branch manager. It is also where the regional liaison officer for INZ's Border Security Group, is based.
The branch looks after the whole of Samoa which consists of four islands — Upolu, Savaii, Manono, and Apolima — as well as American Samoa, a territory of the United States of America. The Apia branch maintains a close relationship with its buddy posts in the Cook Islands and Niue.
The branch plays an important role in both the special Treaty of Friendship relationship between the governments of Samoa and New Zealand, and in the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Apia branch operates a special Samoan Quota Scheme Policy which allows 1,100 people to apply for New Zealand residence each year. Registrations for the Samoan Quota Scheme are accepted during the month of April. Registration forms are available from the branch, and are also available on our forms page. Completed registration forms must be mailed, to arrive no later than April 30, to:
Immigration New Zealand
Samoan Quota Scheme
Private Bag
Apia
SAMOA
The draw for the Samoan Quota Scheme is usually held in late June. Successful registrants will then be notified.
Page Last Updated: 11 Apr 2008