Interactive tools

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

If you need a medical or chest x-ray examination for your visa application, you need to use a doctor or radiologist from our approved list of panel physicians if there is one in your country.

Use this tool to check if a New Zealand employer is accredited.

Check if you need to be registered in your occupation to work in New Zealand

Find employers who have approval to recruit workers from overseas under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

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.

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

Check how many points you may be able to claim in your visa application. Only an immigration officer can confirm your points when they assess your application.

You may need to supply us with a police certificate as evidence of your good character, depending on which visa you apply for.