2021 Resident Visa refund form

This form is to be used by 2021 Resident Visa applicants only.

Who can use this form

Use this form if:

  • you have applied for a 2021 Resident Visa, and
  • a decision has been made on your 2021 Resident Visa application, and
  • you have agreed to withdraw your previous onhand Residence from Work, Skilled Migrant Category application or expression of interest (EOI), and
  • you are entitled to a refund of that previous residence application or EOI.

Documents you will need to provide

Have the following documents ready to upload:

  • a signed cover letter confirming that you are authorised to receive the refund
  • proof of payment of the undecided residence application or EOI fee
  • proof of the bank account the refund is to be paid into.

The file format can be PDF, jpeg, jpg, gif or png. The file size must be less than 10MB.

New Zealand bank account

You must have a New Zealand bank account to receive a refund using this form. If you do not, or if you wish to receive a refund to a bank account outside of New Zealand, use the Customer Refund Request Form (INZ 1183).

Pre-form questions

Alert

You will be asked for your application and client numbers. The 8-digit numbers will be at the top of correspondence you received from us.

Ensure you enter the 2021 Resident Visa application number, and not your Residence from Work or Skilled Migrant Category application or EOI number.