Apply for your visa online
It's easier and faster
You can apply online for most work, visitor or student visas. You can upload supporting documents, photographs and also pay for your application online. It's faster and easier to apply online.
Applying for a visa online
Find out how to register for our online systems, and apply for a visa online.
Immigration Online
Online system
Our Immigration Online system allows you to apply online for a work, visitor or student visa. You can also apply online for a resident visa as the partner or dependent child of a New Zealander.
Online Services
Online system
You can use Online Services to apply for a working holiday visa, or a Silver Fern Job Search Work Visa online. You can also use it to send an online expression of interest for the Skilled Migrant Category.
Checking your visa application status
After you've applied for a visa, or submitted an expression of interest, you may want to check the status of your application.
Sending your passport
If you’ve applied for a visa online, you may need to send us your passport so we can verify your identity.