The opening of a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Apia will enhance the service offerings for INZ’s Samoan clients, featuring an application lodgement service available from Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 16:00. The existing INZ Apia office counter, which currently operates for just 1 hour each day, will close on Friday, 1 November 2024.

From Monday 4 November 2024, customers wanting to submit paper visa applications in person can do this through the Apia VAC. A VAC service fee of WST90 per application will apply.

Transitional arrangement for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) applications

There will be a transitional period for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) applications to the VAC. INZ Apia will continue to accept RSE visa applications for 2 weeks from 4 to 18 November 2024.

From 18 November 2024, all RSE visa applications must be submitted through the Apia VAC, which will charge a service fee of WST45 per application.

Additional details and answers to questions regarding the submission process for paper visa applications, including RSE applications at the Apia VAC, can be found on the VFS Global website.

New Zealand Visa Application Centres — VFS Global

VAC location and hours

Unit 12, Le Sanalele Complex
Phase II, Taufasi Road
Apia, Samoa

Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00

The Apia VAC operates on an appointment system. Appointments can be made online on the VFS Global website.

New Zealand Visa Application Centres — VFS Global