WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions?

1. To be granted a visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions applicants must:
   1. have exceptional talent in a declared field of art, culture or sport; and
   2. be supported by a New Zealand organisation of national repute in their declared field (see WR2.10); and
   3. have an acceptable sponsor (see E6.5); and
   4. be aged 55 years or under (unless WR2.25.1 applies); and
   5. meet the health and character requirements for Residence set out at A4 and A5; and
   6. meet the requirements under Generic Temporary Entry instructions for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa as set out at E4; and
   7. meet the requirements for bona fide applicants as set out at E5; and
   8. meet the requirements for lodging an application as set out in WR2.25.
2. Work visas granted to applicants approved under these instructions will be endorsed with conditions that allow any work.
3. Self-employment is permitted however holders of visas granted under these instructions are restricted from employing others, whether directly, or indirectly via a business they operate as an owner.

WR2.1.1 Currency and travel conditions of work visas under the Talent (Arts Culture and Sports) Work Instructions

1. Applicants who are in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Arts Culture and Sports) work visa allowing stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months.
2. Applicants who are not in New Zealand may be granted a Talent (Arts Culture and Sports) work visa with the following travel conditions:
   1. first entry to New Zealand must be made within three months of the visa being granted; and
   2. the visa will allow stay and multiple entry travel for 30 months from first arrival.

Effective 20/04/2026