Visa applications to visit, work, or study in New Zealand are now open. This information is for people who requested a border exception or who could not travel while the border was restricted.
Reopening the New Zealand border
The international border is open and eligible travellers are now able to apply for a visa.
Travelling from the Pacific
Information about travelling to New Zealand from, or through, a Pacific country.
Apply for critical purpose travel
How to complete your application for critical purpose travel.
You want to study in New Zealand
Visa information for international students outside New Zealand.
Refunds for visa applications that cannot be processed
Immigration New Zealand is refunding application fees and levies for temporary visa applications that could not be processed due to New Zealand’s border restrictions.
Working holiday schemes
From 14 March 2022, working holiday visas reopened for applications on a rolling basis.
When you can apply for a working holiday visa
From 14 March 2022, working holiday visas reopened for applications on a rolling basis.