Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is allowing holders of 2021 Interim Visas which are set to expire in the next few months to request a new interim visa. This will allow 2021 Resident Visa applicants to stay in New Zealand while their application is processed.

There is no fee to request a new visa. The new visas will include conditions to allow travel overseas. 2021 Resident Visa applicants holding an interim visa with less than one month’s validity should email a request for a new visa to us.

21RVinterims@mbie.govt.nz

The request must be made before the expiry of their current visa. The new visa will be valid for 12 months.

We are also automatically granting 2021 Interim Visas to 2021 Resident Visa applicants once their current temporary visas expire. This interim visa will allow them to stay in New Zealand while their resident visa application is being processed. The interim visa will be valid for 12 months and there is no fee.

People who are granted an interim visa and wish to travel need to request to have travel conditions added to their interim visa to allow overseas travel. There is no fee to make a request.

Check our website for more information about requesting a new visa and requesting travel conditions.

2021 Interim Visa