Complying with immigration and employment law
Understand the laws protect that rights of migrants and how to comply with them as an employer.
Use our online system to apply for selected visas or check visa details. Get help to use our online services.
We have enhanced Immigration Online. You can still access applications, documents or eVisas in the old system.
When you hire migrants, you must work within New Zealand’s immigration and labour laws. They govern migrants’ immigration status as well as job and working conditions. As an employer, you have responsibilities under those laws that you must meet.
Understand the laws protect that rights of migrants and how to comply with them as an employer.
If you offer a job in the New Zealand entertainment industry to an overseas worker, we may consult with a New Zealand entertainment industry body to check they support that person's work visa application.