The Queenstown branch is responsible for Queenstown and Wanaka. The region is an attractive destination for both visitors and migrants.

If you are applying for a visitor visa, work visa, variation of travel conditions, or permanent resident visa and reside in Queenstown or Wanaka, please send your application directly to our branch. 

If you are applying for a resident visa and you live anywhere in the South Island, please send your application directly to Christchurch Branch.

Queenstown Branch currently has a staff of six:

• a branch manager
  
• a technical advisor
  
• and four immigration officers.

Read our Queenstown branch newsletter November 2012 PDF [87KB].