If you have reported exploitation while on an employer supported work visa, apply for this visa to leave your job while the exploitation is being investigated.
6 months
NZD $0
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Check if you are eligible to apply for this visa and what supporting documents and information you need to provide.
You must have your report of exploitation assessed by Employment New Zealand. You can report exploitation by calling 0800 200 088 or filling in the form on their website.
Employment New Zealand will give migrants who meet the requirements a Report of Exploitation Assessment Letter which must be submitted when you apply for this visa.
You should apply for this visa within 1 month of receiving your Report of Exploitation Assessment Letter.
We will check our records to confirm you are in New Zealand.
You can provide either your original passport or a certified copy when you submit your application. If you provide a certified copy, we may request your original passport to complete your application.
We may ask you to complete a medical examination after you have submitted your application.
We may ask you to provide further information after you’ve submitted your application.
When we review your application, we will ignore breaches to your visa conditions, or false, misleading, forged or withheld information if it happened as a result of the exploitation we are investigating.
When we decide if your intentions are genuine (bona fide), we consider all the information:
If you do not have a work visa that is linked to your employer, you cannot apply for this visa. For example, if you hold an open work visa, a limited visa or an interim visa.
You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your visa application.
If they have valid visas
If they already hold have visas based on their relationship to you, they can apply for further visas of this type.
The information below will help you understand the process, timeframes and costs involved in applying for this visa, so you can plan ahead and have the best chance of submitting a complete application.
You can report exploitation through the Employment New Zealand website or by calling 0800 20 00 88.
If Employment New Zealand find your report credible, they will give you a Report of Exploitation Assessment letter.
You must complete a Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa application form (INZ 1370) and send it to us with a copy of the Report of Exploitation Assessment letter given to you by Employment New Zealand.
Application cost – There is no fee.
Your application for a Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa will be determined by immigration officers who have received specialist training on this category.
If there is anything else you need to do, we will be in touch.
Payment methods and receiving centre details if applicable.
Postal address
Immigration New Zealand
PO Box 76895
Manukau City
Auckland 2241
New Zealand
Courier address
Immigration NZ
DX Box: EP71514
20 Fairfax Avenue
Penrose
Auckland 1061
New Zealand
These are the conditions that you must meet once you have your visa.
You cannot travel in and out of New Zealand on this visa. If you leave New Zealand, your visa will expire and you will need to apply for another visa if you wish to return.
You can work in any employment you like, as long as:
You must leave New Zealand before your visa expires.
If you want to stay longer, you can apply for another visa.