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 are rules, criteria and requirements set out in the Operational Manual. People who want to come to New Zealand must follow these instructions 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.
Special directions
These are the special directions issued by the Minister of Immigration in the New Zealand Government on matters related to immigration.