How to hire migrants
Make the process easier by watching our Immigration Basics video and reading about the important things you need to know.
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.
Log in here to apply for a visa as a partner. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
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.
If you are a current visa holder and provide your details to a third-party (such as a bank), they can use this information to verify your visa using the Visa Verification Service. Read this information before you login.
VisaView allows education providers to check the details of a student's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
VisaView allows New Zealand employers to check the details of a worker's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView.
Log in here to apply for your Visitor visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
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Log in here to apply online for your Work visa. If you do not have an account, you can create one here.
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.
Here are some key things to consider before you start hiring from overseas.
Make the process easier by watching our Immigration Basics video and reading about the important things you need to know.
Before looking overseas for workers it's important to check there are no New Zealanders that can do the job.
Check a candidate's visa status
VisaView allows you to check whether a migrant can work for you, including the conditions of the visa, and the date of expiry.
A migrant must hold a visa that allows them to work when they begin their employment with you. The most common visas that let migrants work are explained here.
The skill shortage lists help provide certainty for employers and potential migrants and let potential migrants easily find what skills are in demand in New Zealand.
Migrant workers can do more than just fill a gap in your staffing.