Application for a variation of conditions for a Skilled Migrant Category Interim Visa

Use this form to apply to vary your work, visitor or study conditions if you have a Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Interim Visa.

When to use this form

Use this form to apply for a variation of conditions to allow you to:

  • change your job, employer and location of employment if you have an SMC Interim Visa with work conditions
  • work up to 20 hours each week if you have an SMC Interim Visa with study conditions and you are aged 16 or older
  • study full-time and work up to 20 hours each week if you have an SMC Interim Visa with visitor conditions and you are a dependent child aged 18 or older.

Who can apply for a variation of conditions

Before applying, check if you can change your SMC Interim Visa conditions, and what you need.

SMC Interim Visa with work conditions

If you have an SMC Interim Visa with work conditions and you want to apply to work for a new employer, they must:

  • be an accredited employer under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme,
  • have a valid Job Check for your role.

SMC Interim Visa with study conditions

If you hold an SMC Interim Visa with study conditions and you want to apply to work for up to 20 hours each week, you must be at least 16 years old. If you are aged 16 or 17, you must have written permission from your parents and education provider.

SMC Interim Visa with visitor conditions

If you hold an SMC Interim Visa with visitor conditions and you want to apply for open study conditions and the ability to work for up to 20 hours each week, you must be aged 18 or older and included as a dependent child in an application for an SMC Resident Visa.

Fee

The fee for this request is NZD$210. You pay the fee at the end of the form.  You can pay by Visa or Mastercard.

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