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.
Once we’ve granted you approval, you can support the visitor visa applications of your performers and immediate support staff.
You must be an INZ 'approved' promoter to support acts for visitor visas
To become approved, the promoter must submit a proposal to INZ. If granted, approval will be valid for 4 years.
INZ will revoke approval where it considers that promoters or organisers’ conduct has created an unacceptable risk to the integrity of New Zealand's immigration or employment laws or policies.
You must provide applicants with a letter containing relevant information
The letter must include:
A copy of this letter should also be scanned and emailed to us at:
We recommend that you send us your support letter to us one month prior to the performance.
Applicants under this visa must either have sufficient funds to support themselves while in New Zealand or have an acceptable sponsor. Sufficient funds are considered to be $1000 per month or $400 per month if accommodation is paid for.
If you sponsor an applicant(s) you will need to complete a sponsorship form and provide evidence that show you are an acceptable sponsor.
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