Criteria to sponsor a visa applicant
Not everyone can sponsor a migrant to come to New Zealand. Find out which people and organisations we can accept as sponsors.
Sponsorship
Visa applications can be sponsored by New Zealand citizens and residents, and organisations like registered companies, incorporated societies, charitable trusts, and government agencies.
Process to become a sponsor
If an individual or organisation wants to sponsor you, they must meet our criteria for an acceptable sponsor and provide evidence by completing a sponsorship form.
What sponsors must do while a visa holder is in New Zealand
If you sponsor a visa holder, you are responsible for them while they are in New Zealand on that visa.
Sponsoring family members if you are a refugee
Sponsors under the Refugee Family Support Category must register as either a tier one or tier two sponsor before their family members can be invited to apply for a New Zealand resident visa.