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Find out how much it costs to apply, where to send your application or passport, and how long a decision will take.

If you do need to have a chest x-ray and/or medical examination, you’ll need to use a panel physician. If your country doesn’t have one, you can use any registered doctor.

You can find out how to get a police certificate from any countries you have spent time in.

If you have a skill that’s needed by a New Zealand accredited employer and they offer you full-time work, you’ll be able to get a visa to work here. You can check here if a New Zealand employer is accredited.

Find out if you need to be registered in your occupation. New Zealand law requires you to be registered before you can work in some occupations.

Find out if your education provider is registered to process student applications. Provider Direct is an online service that allows education providers to process student visa applications on campus.

To apply for a Recognised Seasonal Employer Limited Visa you'll need a job offer from a New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer. You can check to see if your potential employer is on our list.

Enter your occupation to the skill shortage list checker to see if we need your skills in New Zealand. If you're offered a job that's on one of the lists, and you've got the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work or residence visa may be easier.

List of employers who have already gained Supplementary Seasonal Employers List (SSE) approval in principle and have agreed to make their contact details public.

The points indicator is a guide only. Only an immigration officer can award you points during their assessment of your visa application.

The points scale is a guide only. Only an immigration officer can award you points during their assessment of your visa application.