2021 Resident Visa

If you are a work visa holder in New Zealand or a critical purpose visitor visa holder you may be eligible for residence under the new 2021 Resident Visa. Some critical purpose visa holders arriving in New Zealand between 30 September 2021 and 31 July 2022 on long term visas may also be eligible for the new visa.

2021 Resident Visa eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the 2021 Resident Visa focuses on people whose primary purpose for being in New Zealand is to work.

2021 Resident Visa application process

The 2021 Resident Visa will be open for applications in phases.

2021 Interim Visa

If you apply for a 2021 Resident Visa and your current visa expires while you are waiting for the resident visa to be processed, you can get a 2021 Interim Visa so you can stay in New Zealand.

Dependent Child Tertiary Student Visa

Dependent children of people eligible for the 2021 Resident Visa can access tertiary education as domestic students while their family’s 2021 Resident Visa is processed and work up to 20 hours a week.