Policy Amendment Circulars
We regularly review and update the Operational Manual. We publish these as Amendment Circulars.
Use our online system to apply for selected visas or check visa details. Get help to use our online services.
Log in here to apply for a visa as a dependent child. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
You can request an NZeTA using our online web form.
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To submit an expression of interest, you will first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and submit an EOI. You can also use your log in to check the status of your EOI.
Log in here to apply online for your Student visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
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To apply for one of these visas, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and apply. You can also use your log in to check your application status.
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.
We use immigration instructions to make decisions about visa applications.
The immigration instructions are contained in the Operational Manual, and include information about:
The Minister of Immigration certifies all immigration instructions.
Operational Manual | Current online version
Operational Manual | Effective to 29 November 2010
The Manual is also available to view and download in sections:
Temporary Entry - Part one PDF 3MB
Temporary Entry - Part two PDF 2MB
Refugees and Protection PDF 2MB
We update immigration instructions regularly to reflect changes in government policy. The Minister of Immigration certifies all changes.
We include changes to instructions in the Amendment Circulars. These describe changes to the Operational Manual the Minister of Immigration has certified.
More information about our decision-making is available in:
You can subscribe to receive changes to immigration instructions (Amendment Circulars) by email. Include the name and address you want us to send the information to.
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We regularly review and update the Operational Manual. We publish these as Amendment Circulars.
Internal Administration Circulars (IAC) inform immigration staff on procedures and processes. We publish these as they arise. They generally provide clarity of the instructions contained within the New Zealand Operational Manual, although they’re not part of it.
We update advice to immigration staff monthly and publish the relevant information.