BG1 The need to pay a migrant levy (01/08/1999)

1. All successful principal applicants for residence and accompanying family members under the Business Immigration Policy must pay a migrant levy.
2. The levy is NZ$220 for each person whose residence visa is issued or residence permit is granted on or after 1 August 1999, up to a maximum of NZ$880 for family members included in a single application.
3. The principal applicant is notified of the amount of the migrant levy in the letter advising of approval in principle and must pay the migrant levy before a residence visa is issued or a residence permit is granted.

Effective 01/08/1999