Visa application processes
Information about how the visa application process works.
Immigration policies and processes
Learn about the immigration policies and processes we use to make decisions about visa applications.
Immigration instructions
Immigration instructions set out the rules and criteria that people who want to come to New Zealand must meet to be granted a visa or entry permission.
Skill shortage review process
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment are reviewing the approach to skills shortage lists, and are not updating them at this time.