To help you make sure you have everything you need to apply, please use our checklist and follow the steps to apply.
There are special evidence requirements and a different application form for entertainers, performing artists and associated support personnel, film and video production and post-production crew, producers, and directors. See the entertainers page for details.
Print and complete the form Work Visa Application (INZ 1015) PDF.
Also available is the Work Visa Guide (INZ 1016) PDF, which will help you to apply.
If you cannot print the form and guide, they are available from your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.
You must submit everything listed at the front of the application form:
If you do not submit the required information with your application we cannot accept it for processing. This is the only evidence for which you need to provide original documents. For all other evidence, please supply photocopies only, as the documents will not be returned to you.
Note: There may be additional requirements you must meet depending on the country from which you are applying. Any special requirements are available from your local branch.
You must provide us with:
You must provide evidence that you intend to leave New Zealand when your employment is completed. For example, you can provide:
The evidence that you need to supply depends on how long you intend to work in New Zealand.
You must provide a completed Temporary Entry X-Ray Certificate for Temporary Entry (INZ 1096) PDF.
You must provide a completed Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate (INZ 1007) PDF.
Pregnant women and children under the age of 11 years are not required to submit X-ray certificates unless a special report is required.
For full details on health requirements, see our guide Health Requirements (INZ 1121) PDF.
If you are applying for a work visa for two years or more, you must provide a police certificate, less than six months old, from your country of citizenship and from any country in which you have lived for five or more years since reaching 17 years of age.
If you are overseas, your application must be made and approved before you travel to New Zealand. Find out where to send your application.
If you are in New Zealand, you must send your application to your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.
For more information about getting your documents together, how long the application process might take, and what you can expect from us, see more about applying for a visa.
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