Immigration New Zealand
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14 Jul 2025
Upcoming changes to student visa work rights
On Monday 14 July 2025, the Government announced the International Education Going for Growth Plan. -
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8 Jul 2025
Changes to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) form questions for Green List occupations and wage thresholds
Changes are being made to the online application form for Green List occupations and to the wage thresholds for AEWV. -
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8 Jul 2025
Investor category
The Active Investor Plus Visa category incentivises direct investment and encourages greater economic benefit to 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.