Policy and law
Immigration laws and policies set the rules for people who want to visit, work, study, live, start a business, or invest in New Zealand.
Immigration policies and processes
Learn about the immigration policies and processes we use to make decisions about visa applications.
Learn about the immigration policies and processes we use to make decisions about visa applications.
Fraud, exploitation, and trafficking
Immigration fraud, migrant exploitation and people trafficking are serious offences and we take active steps to combat them.
Immigration fraud, migrant exploitation and people trafficking are serious offences and we take active steps to combat them.
Identity information
We use biometric information and information matching to verify your identity and your right to New Zealand government services.
We use biometric information and information matching to verify your identity and your right to New Zealand government services.
Immigration law
New Zealand immigration laws provide a framework for us to manage immigration in a way that balances our national interests with our international obligations.
New Zealand immigration laws provide a framework for us to manage immigration in a way that balances our national interests with our international obligations.