Media and news documents

A factsheet for New Zealand media on COVID-19 in relation to critical workers.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on the COVID-19 in relation to temporary visas.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on the RSE Scheme.

Question and answers about the new guidelines that recognise people coming to New Zealand to join their partner can be considered genuine visitors, as long as they meet all other requirements for a visitor visa.

Information for visa application processes in Bengali for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

Information for visa application processes in Pashto for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

Information on visa application processes in Farsi-Persian for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

Information for visa application processes in Hindi for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

Information for visa application processes in Punjabi for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

Information for visa application processes in English for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

Information for visa application processes in Arabic for families of victims of the 15 March 2019 Christchurch mass shootings.

The document shows the points that are available and summarises the requirements you will need to meet to gain those points from 28 August 2017.

Court judgement for 'Christchurch employer sentenced for employing an illegal worker'.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on immigration health requirements.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on victims of domestic violence.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on refugees and asylum seekers.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on people who stay in New Zealand longer than their visa allows.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on migrants with criminal convictions.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on working holidays.

A factsheet for New Zealand media on Skill shortage lists.

Factsheet for New Zealand media on entry at the border information.

Departure cards were originally used to process and account for all travellers departing New Zealand, however, this is now done electronically. Currently departure cards are mainly used to collect statistics and will be removed on 5 November.

The New Zealand Government is making changes to post-study work rights for international students. These changes will come into effect on 26 November 2018.