Travelling from the Pacific
Information about travelling to New Zealand from, or through, a Pacific country.
You want to travel to New Zealand
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.
Open work visa for former PSWV holders
Information for former holders of a Post Study Work Visa (PSWV) about the 'special direction' open work visa that will be granted from 30 March 2023.
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.
Check if you can get a refund
Immigration New Zealand will be lapsing or returning certain temporary visa applications which could not be processed due to New Zealand’s border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application fees and levies for these applications will be refunded.