Entertainment Promoters Approval

We work with entertainment promoters to simplify the visa application process. Performers and direct support staff of short-term live entertainment acts promoted by an ‘approved promoter’ can enter New Zealand as visitors.

Overview

Duration	Valid for 4 years

With this option employers can

Employ overseas performers and immediate support staff to perform and work here on a visitor visa without having to apply for a work visa. They will still need to meet all the requirements of a visitor visa.

Things to note

You will need to provide evidence the promoter has been established for at least 3 years.
You will need to show that you have promoted international acts in New Zealand in the past 3 years.
You will need to have a history of compliance with immigration requirements.

What is involved

1 Apply for approval

To become approved, the entertainment promoters must submit a formal proposal to us.

Read criteria & apply

2 Support a visitor visa

Once we’ve granted you approval, you can support the visitor visa applications of your performers and immediate support staff for entertainment acts.

3 Reapply for approval

You can reapply after 4 years to maintain your approval status and continue to be on the INZ approved promoters list.

Read criteria & reapply