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A - G |
A - M |
A - S |
A1 Fairness and Natural Justice |
A1.1 Introduction |
A1.1 Introduction (29/11/2010) |
A1.10 Bias |
A1.15 Practical steps towards achieving fairness and natural justice in decision-making |
A1.5 Fairness |
A10 The Privacy Commissioner - Role and powers |
A10.1 Privacy Act 1993 (29/11/2010) |
A10.1 Privacy Act 2020 |
A10.10 Procedures relating to correspondence from the Privacy Commissioner |
A10.10 Procedures relating to correspondence from the Privacy Commissioner (05/10/2020) |
A10.10 Procedures relating to correspondence from the Privacy Commissioner (22/08/2016) |
A10.10 Procedures relating to correspondence from the Privacy Commissioner (29/11/2010) |
A10.5 Enquiries relating to Privacy Commissioner's investigations |
A10.5 Enquiries relating to Privacy Commissioner's investigations (29/11/2010) |
A11 Other Commissioners (including the Human Rights Commissioner and the Race Relations Conciliator) and the United Nations Human Rights Committee |
A11.1 Complaints |
A11.5 Correspondence relating to these complaints |
A11.5 Correspondence relating to these complaints (22/08/2016) |
A11.5 Correspondence relating to these complaints (29/11/2010) |
A12 Forms and leaflets |
A12.1 Chief Executive's approval required for forms |
A12.1 Chief Executive's approval required for forms (06/07/2015) |
A12.1 Minister's approval required for forms (29/11/2010) |
A12.10 Printing (06/07/2015) |
A12.10 Printing (22/08/2016) |
A12.10 Printing (26/03/2012) |
A12.10 Printing (29/11/2010) |
A12.5 Applicants must not be charged for forms (08/05/2017) |
A12.5 Applicants must not be charged for forms (29/11/2010) |
A12.5 Obtaining application forms |
A13 Documents submitted to support applications |
A13.1 The form in which documents must be submitted |
A13.1 The form in which documents must be submitted (01/11/2015) |
A13.1 The form in which documents must be submitted (06/07/2015) |
A13.1 The form in which documents must be submitted (18/04/2014) |
A13.1 The form in which documents must be submitted (22/08/2016) |
A13.1 The form in which documents must be submitted (29/11/2010) |
A13.5 Translations |
A13.5 Translations (04/04/2011) |
A13.5 Translations (05/10/2021) |
A13.5 Translations (06/07/2015) |
A13.5 Translations (07/11/2011) |
A13.5 Translations (07/12/2015) |
A13.5 Translations (08/04/2013) |
A13.5 Translations (29/11/2010) |
A14 Interpreters |
A14.1 Situations requiring an interpreter |
A14.10 Interpreters' fees |
A14.5 Suitability of interpreters |
A15 Immigration Officer Warrants and Delegations |
A15.1 Making decisions in terms of the Immigration Act |
A15.1 Making decisions in terms of the Immigration Act (03/09/2012) |
A15.1 Making decisions in terms of the Immigration Act (08/05/2017) |
A15.1 Making decisions in terms of the Immigration Act (29/11/2010) |
A15.10 Instrument of Delegation September 2011 |
A15.10 Instrument of Delegation September 2011 (to 01/07/2013) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers to Delegated Decision Makers of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (24/11/2015) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers to Delegated Decision Makers of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (26/11/2014) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (20/09/2017) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (23/12/2019) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (07/09/2020) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (13/11/2020) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (22/06/2020) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (22/12/2022) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (23/08/2023) |
A15.15 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (30/09/2020) |
A15.20 Delegation of powers: Chief Executive to Deputy Chief Executive – Immigration New Zealand |
A15.20 Delegation of powers: DCE to delegates (25/03/2020) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: DCE to delegates (18/12/2020) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: DCE to delegates (30/10/2019) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates (01/07/2022) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates (05/10/2021) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates (09/02/2022) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates (10/09/2021) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates (13/03/2023) |
A15.25 Delegation of powers: Deputy Secretary to delegates (26/05/2022) |
A15.30 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Tourism to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - Immigration New Zealand |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers – Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment immigration officers – Immigration New Zealand and Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery (15/09/2023)` |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (07/12/2015) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (23/12/2019) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (01/07/2019) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (01/10/2019) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (20/09/2017) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (30/10/2019) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (07/09/2020) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (13/11/2020) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (14/02/2023) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (16/12/2021) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (21/03/2022) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (22/06/2020) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (22/12/2022) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (30/07/2021) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (30/09/2020) |
A15.5 Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment immigration officers– Immigration New Zealand and Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery. |
A15.5 Instrument of Delegation 2010 (29/11/2010) |
A15.5 Instrument of Delegation 2011 (05/04/2011) |
A15.5 Instrument of Delegation 2013 (01/07/2013) |
A15.5 Instrument of Delegation 2014 (26/11/2014) |
A16 General and Operational Instructions |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order and manner of processing residence applications (24/02/2020) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order and manner of processing residence applications (24/04/2019) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order and manner of processing residence applications (29/11/2010) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order and manner of processing residence applications (30/07/2012) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (01/03/2022) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (03/11/2020) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (10/12/2021) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (10/12/2021) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (10/12/2021) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (13/05/2020) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (13/05/2022) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (16/04/2020) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (16/09/2020) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (19/07/2021) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (24/11/2021) |
A16.1 General Instructions as to the order of processing visa applications (27/04/2021) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (01/08/2024) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (05/12/2024) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (07/10/2024) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (09/11/2023) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (14/03/2023) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (14/05/2024) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (22/12/2022) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (27/11/2023) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (28/02/2024) |
A16.1 General Instructions for the order of processing visa applications (29/09/2023) |
A16.2 Operational instruction: exercise of discretionary powers... |
A16.2 Operational instruction: exercise of discretionary powers... (01/07/2011) |
A16.2 Operational instruction: exercise of discretionary powers... (01/12/2014) |
A16.2 Operational instruction: exercise of discretionary powers... (29/07/2013) |
A16.2 Operations instruction: exercise of discretionary powers... (29/11/2010) |
A16.3 General Instruction on manner of processing visas |
A16.5 Groups of residence class visa applications |
A17 Status of children born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006 |
A17.1 Persons born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006 |
A17.5 Immigration status of persons born in New Zealand on or after... |
A18 Immigration adviser acting on behalf of an applicant |
A18 Immigration adviser acting on behalf of an applicant (29/11/2010) |
A18.1 Persons exempt from licensing |
A18.1 Persons exempt from licensing (29/11/2010) |
A18.5 Definition of 'immigration adviser' |
A19 Determination that classified information relates to matters of security or criminal conduct and may be relied on in decision-making |
A19 Determination that classified information relates to matters of security or criminal conduct and may be relied on in decision-making (29/11/2010) |
A19.1 Definition of ‘classified information’ (08/05/2017) |
A19.1 Definition of 'classified information' |
A19.1 Definition of 'classified information' (29/11/2010) |
A2 Travel documents |
A2.1 Types of acceptable travel document |
A2.10 Acceptable travel documents |
A2.10 Acceptable travel documents (29/11/2010) |
A2.15 Unacceptable travel documents |
A2.15 Unacceptable travel documents (25/07/2011) |
A2.15 Unacceptable travel documents (29/11/2010) |
A2.20 When acceptable travel documents are not available |
A2.25 Refugee travel documents |
A2.30 Taiwan passports |
A2.30 Taiwan passports (29/11/2010) |
A2.35 New Zealand citizens |
A2.5 Criteria for acceptable travel documents |
A2.5 Criteria for acceptable travel documents (29/11/2010) |
A20 New Zealand citizens and endorsements |
A20.1 Purpose of endorsement |
A20.10 Who may obtain an endorsement |
A20.15 Application for an endorsement |
A20.20 Endorsement lodgement criteria |
A20.20 Endorsement lodgement criteria (29/11/2010) |
A20.25 Cancellation of an endorsement |
A20.30 Transitional instructions for holders of returning resident’s visas issued under the Immigration Act 1987 |
A20.5 Definition and effect of an endorsement |
A20.5 Definition and effect of an endorsement (29/11/2010) |
A21 Automated electronic decision making |
A21 Automated electronic decision making (01/03/2022) |
A21 Automated electronic decision making (01/07/2019) |
A21 Automated electronic decision making (07/11/2011) |
A21 Automated electronic decision making (29/11/2010) |
A21 Automated electronic decision making (31/01/2022) |
A22 Biometric information |
A22.1 Definition of ‘biometric information’ |
A22.10 Collection of biometric information |
A22.10 When biometric information can be required (03/09/2012) |
A22.10 When biometric information can be required (07/11/2011) |
A22.15 When biometric information can be used to determine compliance |
A22.15 When biometric information can be used to determine compliance (07/11/2011) |
A22.20 Compulsion order for the collection of biometric information |
A22.25 Offences in relation to providing biometric information |
A22.5 Use, collection and storage of biometric information |
A22.5 Use, collection and storage of biometric information (07/11/2011) |
A23 Grant of a visa in a special case under section 61 |
A23.1 Overview and legal framework |
A23.1 Overview and legal framework (28/08/2017) |
A23.1 Overview and legal framework (30/09/2013) |
A23.10 Outcome of the consideration |
A23.10 Outcome of the consideration (30/09/2013) |
A23.5 Considering or refusing to consider a request |
A24 Considering false, misleading or withheld information under Section 58 |
A24.1 Obligation on applicant to inform of all relevant facts including changed circumstances |
A24.10 Deciding whether to decline an application under section 58(6) of the Immigration Act 2009 |
A24.5 Assessing whether section 58(6) of the Immigration Act 2009 applies |
A3 Visa system |
A3.1 Definition and effect of a visa |
A3.1 Definition and effect of a visa (29/11/2010) |
A3.5 Meaning and effect of entry permission |
A4 Health Requirements |
A4.1 Objective |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (01/07/2013) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (01/12/2021) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (04/09/2022) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (07/11/2011) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (15/10/2021) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (15/12/2010) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (15/12/2017) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (17/11/2014) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (21/11/2011) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (25/07/2011) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (26/11/2012) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (29/11/2010) |
A4.10 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for residence) (30/07/2012) |
A4.15 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for temporary entry class visas) |
A4.15 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (21/11/2011) |
A4.15 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (25/07/2011) |
A4.15 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (29/11/2010) |
A4.15 Acceptable standard of health (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (30/07/2012) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (01/12/2021) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (05/10/2021) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (08/04/2013) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (15/12/2017) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (16/03/2024) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (17/11/2014) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (21/02/2022) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (24/04/2019) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (30/03/2015) |
A4.20 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (30/07/2012) |
A4.20 Medical and X-ray certificates: residence class visa applications (04/04/2011) |
A4.20 Medical and X-Ray Certificates: residence class visa applications (29/11/2010) |
A4.25 Medical and Ches X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (19/07/2021) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (01/03/2023) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (01/07/2013) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (01/07/2021) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (01/12/2020) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (05/07/2022) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (05/08/2021) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (07/04/2022) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (07/06/2022) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (08/04/2013) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (13/05/2019) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (13/09/2021) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (15/03/2022) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (16/12/2019) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (17/11/2014) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (23/09/2023) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (26/04/2021) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (26/11/2012) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (30/07/2012) |
A4.25 Medical and Chest X-ray Certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (31/01/2022) |
A4.25 Medical certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (07/02/2011) |
A4.25 Medical certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (21/11/2011) |
A4.25 Medical certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (25/07/2011) |
A4.25 Medical certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (29/11/2010) |
A4.25 Medical certificates: temporary entry class visa applications (30/04/2011) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (16/12/2019) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (17/11/2014) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (24/04/2019) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (25/07/2011) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (25/08/2014) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (29/11/2010) |
A4.30 Completion of medical certificates (30/07/2012) |
A4.40 Seeking comment concerning health assessments |
A4.40 Seeking comment concerning health assessments (29/11/2010) |
A4.45 Second opinion assessments by Immigration New Zealand medical assessors (residence applications) |
A4.5 Overview of health instructions |
A4.5 Overview of health instructions (17/11/2014) |
A4.5 Overview of health instructions (29/11/2010) |
A4.5 Overview of health instructions (30/07/2012) |
A4.50 Second opinion assessments by Ministry of Education (residence class visa applications) |
A4.50 Second opinion assessments by Ministry of Education (residence class visa applications) (25/07/2011) |
A4.50 Second opinion assessments by Ministry of Education (residence class visa applications) (29/11/2010) |
A4.55 Deferral of decisions on residence applications pending treatment for medical conditions |
A4.55 Deferral of decisions on residence applications pending treatment for medical conditions (29/11/2010) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (01/12/2021) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (05/10/2021) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (15/12/2017) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (21/11/2011) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (24/04/2019) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (29/11/2010) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas) (30/07/2012) |
A4.60 Medical waivers (applicants for residence class visas)(26/11/2012) |
A4.65 Medical waivers (applicants for temporary entry class visas) |
A4.65 Medical waivers (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (21/11/2011) |
A4.65 Medical waivers (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (29/11/2010) |
A4.65 Medical waivers (applicants for temporary entry class visas) (30/07/2012) |
A4.70 Determination of whether a medical waiver should be granted (residence and temporary entry) |
A4.70 Determination of whether a medical waiver should be granted (residence and temporary entry) (15/12/2017) |
A4.70 Determination of whether a medical waiver should be granted (residence and temporary entry) (21/11/2011) |
A4.70 Determination of whether a medical waiver should be granted (residence and temporary entry) (29/11/2010) |
A4.70 Determination of whether a medical waiver should be granted (residence and temporary entry) (30/07/2012) |
A4.74 Health requirements for mandated refugees and Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category applicants |
A4.74 Health requirements for mandated refugees and Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category applicants (01/07/2013) |
A4.74 Health requirements for mandated refugees and Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category applicants (17/11/2014) |
A4.74 Health requirements for mandated refugees and Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category applicants (30/03/2015) |
A4.75 Exception to health requirements instructions for people entering New Zealand for medical treatment |
A5 Character requirements |
A5.1 Visa applicants must meet character requirements |
A5.1 Visa applicants must meet character requirements |
A5.1 Visa applicants must meet character requirements |
A5.10 Police certificates |
A5.10 Police certificates (04/04/2011) |
A5.10 Police certificates (07/02/2011) |
A5.10 Police certificates (25/07/2011) |
A5.10 Police certificates (29/11/2010) |
A5.15 Applicants not considered to be of good character for a residence class visa (19/11/2010) |
A5.15 Summary of character requirements |
A5.15 Summary of character requirements |
A5.15 Summary of character requirements |
A5.20 Applicants ineligible for a residence class visa or entry permission (28/08/2017) |
A5.20 Applicants ineligible for a residence class visa or entry permission (29/11/2010) |
A5.20 Who must not be granted a visa or entry permission |
A5.25 Applicants normally ineligible for a residence class visa unless granted a character waiver (29/11/2010) |
A5.25 Applicants normally ineligible for a residence class visa unless granted a character waiver (30/03/2015) |
A5.25 Convictions, false information and other matters which may cause applicants not to meet character requirements for residence |
A5.30 Applicants normally ineligible for a residence class visa (29/11/2010) |
A5.30 Applicants normally ineligible for a residence or temporary entry class visa (risk to reputation) |
A5.35 Application usually deferred (13/05/2019) |
A5.35 Applications usually deferred (25/08/2014) |
A5.35 Applications usually deferred (29/11/2010) |
A5.35 Residence applications usually deferred |
A5.40 Applicants ineligible for a temporary entry class visa or entry permission (29/11/2010) |
A5.40 Applicants ineligible for a temporary entry class visa or entry permission (to 25/09/2023) |
A5.45 Applicants normally ineligible for a temporary entry class visa unless granted a character waiver (01/07/2021) |
A5.45 Applicants normally ineligible for a temporary entry class visa unless granted a character waiver (03/03/2015) |
A5.45 Applicants normally ineligible for a temporary entry class visa unless granted a character waiver (26/03/2012) |
A5.45 Applicants normally ineligible for a temporary entry class visa unless granted a character waiver (29/11/2010) |
A5.45 Convictions, charges and other matters which may cause applicants not to meet character requirements for temporary entry |
A5.5 Character checks |
A5.5 Character checks (01/03/2023) |
A5.5 Character checks (01/07/2021) |
A5.5 Character checks (01/12/2020) |
A5.5 Character checks (01/12/2021) |
A5.5 Character checks (02/12/2013) |
A5.5 Character checks (05/08/2021) |
A5.5 Character checks (05/10/2021) |
A5.5 Character checks (07/04/2022) |
A5.5 Character checks (08/05/2017) |
A5.5 Character checks (11/04/2016) |
A5.5 Character checks (12/08/2012) |
A5.5 Character checks (13/09/2021) |
A5.5 Character checks (15/03/2022) |
A5.5 Character checks (19/07/2021) |
A5.5 Character checks (24/03/2014) |
A5.5 Character checks (28/08/2017) |
A5.5 Character checks (29/11/2010) |
A5.5 Character checks (30/07/2012) |
A5.50 Applicants normally ineligible for a temporary entry class visa (to 02/07/2021) |
A6 Fees and Immigration levy |
A6.1 Application fees and immigration levy for holders of diplomatic and official passports (07/12/2015) |
A6.1 Application fees and levies for holders of diplomatic and official passports |
A6.1 Application fees for holders of diplomatic and official passports (29/11/2010) |
A6.10 Fees payable to INZ when making applications and requests |
A6.10 Fees payable to INZ when making applications and requests (07/12/2015) |
A6.10 Fees payable to INZ when making applications and requests (25/07/2011) |
A6.10 Fees payable to INZ when making applications and requests (29/11/2010) |
A6.11 Immigration levy |
A6.11 Immigration Levy (01/07/2021) |
A6.11 Immigration levy (07/12/2015) |
A6.11 Immigration levy (23/12/2019) |
A6.13 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) |
A6.13 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) (01/07/2019) |
A6.13 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) (01/07/2021) |
A6.13 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) (23/12/2019) |
A6.13 International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) (28/02/2023) |
A6.15 Other fee and immigration levy information |
A6.15 Other fee information (24/03/2014) |
A6.15 Other fee information (29/11/2010) |
A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers |
A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers (01/07/2019) |
A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers (07/02/2011) |
A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers (07/12/2015) |
A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers (21/11/2016) |
A6.5 Bilateral fee waivers (29/11/2010) |
A7 Privacy Act |
A7.1 Objectives of the Privacy Act 1993 (29/11/2010) |
A7.1 Objectives of the Privacy Act 2020 |
A7.10 Who may make a request under the Privacy Act 1993 (07/11/2011) |
A7.10 Who may make a request under the Privacy Act 1993 (08/05/2017) |
A7.10 Who may make a request under the Privacy Act 1993 (13/02/2012) |
A7.10 Who may make a request under the Privacy Act 1993 (29/11/2010) |
A7.10 Who may make a request under the Privacy Act 2020 |
A7.15 Establishing identity |
A7.15 Establishing identity (29/11/2010) |
A7.20 Reasonable assistance and transferring requests |
A7.20 Reasonable assistance and transferring requests (29/11/2010) |
A7.25 Time limits |
A7.25 Time limits (29/11/2010) |
A7.30 Urgent requests |
A7.30 Urgent requests (29/11/2010) |
A7.35 Charges for information |
A7.35 Charges for information (29/11/2010) |
A7.40 Which Branch responds to the request? |
A7.40 Which Branch responds to the request? (29/11/2010) |
A7.45 Requests to National Office or the Immigration and Protection Tribunal |
A7.5 Department of Labour Privacy Act Policy (29/11/2010) |
A7.5 Privacy Act Policy |
A7.50 Form in which the information may be released |
A7.50 Form in which the information may be released (07/11/2011) |
A7.50 Form in which the information may be released (29/11/2010) |
A7.55 Release of information originating from the New Zealand Police |
A7.60 Guidelines for withholding information |
A7.60 Guidelines for withholding information (29/11/2010) |
A7.65 Reasons for refusal to be given and right of complaint to the Privacy Commissioner |
A7.65 Reasons for refusal to be given and right of complaint to the Privacy Commissioner (29/11/2010) |
A7.70 Right to request correction of information |
A7.70 Right to request correction of information (29/11/2010) |
A7.75 Requests for information by other Government agencies |
A7.75 Requests for information by other Government agencies (29/11/2010) |
A7.80 Disclosure of information overseas under section 305 of the Immigration Act 2009 |
A7.80 Disclosure of information overseas under Section 305 of the Immigration Act 2009 (29/11/2010) |
A8 Official Information Act 1982 |
A8.1 Objectives of the Official Information Act 1982 |
A8.10 The principle of availability |
A8.15 Who may make a request under the Official Information Act |
A8.20 Reasonable assistance |
A8.25 Conditions for releasing information |
A8.30 Transferring requests |
A8.35 Time limits |
A8.40 Which Branch responds to the request? (29/11/2010) |
A8.40 Which INZ processing office responds to the request? |
A8.45 Form in which the information may be released |
A8.5 Department of Labour Official Information Act Policy (29/11/2010) |
A8.5 Official Information Act Policy |
A8.50 Guidelines for withholding information |
A8.55 Release of information originating from the New Zealand Police |
A8.60 Reasons for refusal to be given and right of complaint to the Ombudsmen |
A8.65 Right to request correction of information |
A8.70 Requests for information by other Government departments |
A8.75 Disclosure of information overseas under section 305 of the Immigration Act 2009 |
A8.75 Disclosure of Information overseas under section 305 of the Immigration Act 2009 (29/11/2010) |
A8.80 Requests from Members of Parliament |
A8.85 Consulting the Minister regarding policy information |
A8.90 Charges for providing Official Information |
A8.90 Charges for providing Official Information (29/11/2010) |
A9 Complaints against Immigration New Zealand |
A9 The Ombudsmen - Role and powers (to 29/08/2012) |
A9.1 Immigration New Zealand’s Complaint and Feedback Process |
A9.1 INZ’s Client Complaint Resolution Process (01/07/2013) |
A9.1 INZ’s Client Complaint Resolution Process (08/05/2017) |
A9.1 INZ’s Client Complaint Resolution Process (22/08/2016) |
A9.1 INZ’s Client Complaint Resolution Process (29/08/2012) |
A9.1 Ombudsman Act 1975 (29/11/2010) |
A9.10 The Ombudsmen Act 1975 |
A9.10 The Ombudsmen Act 1975 (10/12/2012) |
A9.10 The Ombudsmen Act 1975 (22/08/2016) |
A9.10 The Ombudsmen Act 1975 (29/08/2012) |
A9.10 The Ombudsmen and INZ (29/11/2010) |
A9.15 Enquiries relating to Ombudsmen's investigations (29/11/2010) |
A9.15 Privacy Act 1993 (29/08/2012) |
A9.15 Privacy Act 2020 |
A9.20 Immigration status of complainants to be preserved (29/11/2010) |
A9.25 Procedures relating to correspondence from Ombudsmen (29/11/2010) |
A9.25 Procedures relating to correspondence from Ombudsmen (to 10/12/2012) |
A9.30 The Ombudsmen and Ministers (29/11/2010) |
A9.30 The Ombudsmen and Ministers (to 10/12/2012) |
A9.5 Commissioners and INZ |
A9.5 Commissioners and INZ (10/12/2012) |
A9.5 Commissioners and INZ (22/08/2016) |
A9.5 Commissioners and INZ (29/08/2012) |
A9.5 Official Information Act 1982 (29/11/2010) |
About this manual |
Administration |
After the grant of a resident visa |
Anhui Province (14/05/2012) |
Anhui Province (29/11/2010) |
Anhui Province /安徽省 (01/07/2013) |
Anhui Province /安徽省 (10/12/2012) |
Anhui Province /安徽省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Appendices |
Appendix 1 - List of countries using panel doctors (30/07/2012) |
Appendix 1 - List of countries using panel physicians |
Appendix 1 - List of countries using panel physicians (07/12/2015) |
Appendix 1 - List of countries using panel physicians (17/11/2014) |
Appendix 1 - List of countries using panel physicians (25/08/2014) |
Appendix 1 - List of countries using panel physicians (30/03/2015) |
Appendix 10 - Rules for non-compliant employers (01/04/2017) |
Appendix 10 - Rules for non-compliant employers (19/02/2018) |
Appendix 10 - Rules for non-compliant employers (employment standards-related non-compliance) |
Appendix 11 - List of Scarce Occupations |
Appendix 12 – Employer accreditation stand down periods |
Appendix 13 – Green List |
Appendix 13 - Green List (01/05/2024) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (02/03/2023) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (04/07/2023) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (05/09/2022) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (07/09/2022) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (08/04/2024) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (10/06/2024) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (10/10/2022) |
Appendix 13 – Green List (11/08/2023) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (12/12/2022) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (15/12/2022) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (18/11/2024) |
Appendix 13 – Green List (20/06/2022) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (27/02/2023) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (28/02/2024) |
Appendix 13 - Green List (29/05/2023) |
Appendix 14 – Exemptions to the median wage threshold (20/06/2022) |
Appendix 14 – Exemptions to the median wage threshold (26/04/2023) |
Appendix 14 - Exemptions to the median wage threshold (31/10/2022) |
Appendix 14 – List of care workforce sector and tourism and hospitality occupations |
Appendix 15 - Criteria for managed funds and direct investments |
Appendix 15 - Criteria for managed funds and direct investments (09/12/2022) |
Appendix 15 - Criteria for managed funds and direct investments (19/09/2022) |
Appendix 16 - Occupations requiring registration by law |
Appendix 17 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (from 29 September 2023) |
Appendix 17 – List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (from 29 September 2023) |
Appendix 18 – Rules for non-compliant employers (immigration non-compliance) |
Appendix 2 – Receiving and processing offices |
Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment |
Appendix 3 – List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (01/07/2023) |
Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (19/02/2018) |
Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (28/08/2017) |
Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (29/11/2010) |
Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (30/03/2015) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (05/12/2011) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (09/06/2014) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (11/02/2013) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (11/04/2016) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (11/07/2011) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (17/11/2014) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (19/02/2018) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (19/04/2012) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (24/03/2014) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (24/05/2016) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (27/02/2017) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (28/08/2017) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (29/11/2010) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (30/03/2015) |
Appendix 4 - Long Term Skill Shortage List (30/07/2012) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe, president of Zimbabwe, and the Zimbabwe government (to 25/08/2014) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (29/11/2010) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (07/11/2011) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (08/04/2013) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (24/03/2014) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (25/07/2011) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (26/03/2012) |
Appendix 5 - List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe... (30/07/2012) |
Appendix 6 - List of Skilled Occupations (02/12/2013) |
Appendix 6 - List of Skilled Occupations (29/11/2010) |
Appendix 6 - List of Skilled Occupations (to 27/08/2017) |
Appendix 7 – Occupations considered as ANZSCO skill level 3 under Accredited Employer instructions |
Appendix 7 – Occupations treated as exceptions (27/07/2020) |
Appendix 7 – Occupations treated as exceptions (30/10/2019) |
Appendix 7 - Occupations treated as exceptions (to 27/08/2017) |
Appendix 8 - Qualifications recognised as an exception (to 27/08/2017) |
Appendix 9 - Foreign Charter Vessels - Crew Employment Agreements |
Appendix 9 - Foreign Charter Vessels - Crew Employment Agreements (17/12/2012) |
Argentina |
Argentina (05/12/2016) |
Argentina (25/07/2011) |
Argentina (26/09/2011) |
Argentina (29/11/2010) |
Australia |
Australia |
Australia |
Australia (08/04/2013) |
Australia (14/05/2012) |
Australia (25/07/2011) |
Australia (27/01/2014) |
Australia (29/11/2010) |
Australia (30/03/2015) |
Austria |
Austria (05/12/2016) |
Austria (25/07/2011) |
Austria (28/02/2011) |
Austria (28/08/2017) |
Austria (29/11/2010) |
B |
B |
B |
B |
BA Business Immigration Instructions |
BA1 Objective |
BA2 Categories |
BA2.1 Residence class categories |
BA2.1 Residence class categories (07/12/2015) |
BA2.1 Residence class categories (10/11/2016) |
BA2.1 Residence class categories (21/11/2016) |
BA2.1 Residence class categories (24/03/2014) |
BA2.1 Residence class categories (28/07/2022) |
BA2.1 Residence class categories (29/11/2010) |
BA2.10 Requirement for business immigration category applicants to participate in an evaluation process |
BA2.5 Temporary class category |
BA2.5 Temporary class category (24/03/2014) |
BA2.5 Temporary class category (29/11/2010) |
BA3 Streamlining |
BA3 Streamlining (01/07/2013) |
BA3 Streamlining (05/04/2011) |
BA3 Streamlining (07/09/2020) |
BA3 Streamlining (13/05/2019) |
BA3 Streamlining (22/08/2016) |
BA3 Streamlining (29/11/2010) |
BB Entrepreneur Work Visa Category |
BB1 Objective |
BB1 Objective (24/03/2014) |
BB2 Special category of work visa |
BB2.1 Entrepreneur Work Visas |
BB2.1 Entrepreneur Work Visas (01/11/2015) |
BB2.1 Entrepreneur Work Visas (07/12/2015) |
BB2.1 Entrepreneur Work Visas (24/03/2014) |
BB2.1 Entrepreneur Work Visas (25/08/2014) |
BB3 Determining an application for an Entrepreneur Work Visa |
BB3.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of an Entrepreneur Work Visa |
BB3.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of an Entrepreneur Work Visa (01/11/2015) |
BB3.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of an Entrepreneur Work Visa (24/03/2014) |
BB3.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of an Entrepreneur Work Visa (25/08/2014) |
BB3.10 Points scale for an Entrepreneur Work Visa |
BB3.10 Points scale for an Entrepreneur Work Visa (01/11/2015) |
BB3.10 Points scale for an Entrepreneur Work Visa (24/03/2014) |
BB3.10 Points scale for an Entrepreneur Work Visa (27/11/2014) |
BB3.15 Requirements for a business plan |
BB3.15 Requirements for a business plan (01/11/2015) |
BB3.15 Requirements for a business plan (06/07/2015) |
BB3.15 Requirements for a business plan (24/03/2014) |
BB3.20 Potentially prejudicial information |
BB3.5 Requirement for capital investment |
BB3.5 Requirement for capital investment (01/11/2015) |
BB3.5 Requirement for capital investment (08/05/2017) |
BB3.5 Requirement for capital investment (21/11/2016) |
BB3.5 Requirement for capital investment (24/03/2014) |
BB3.5 Requirement for capital investment (25/08/2014) |
BB4 Stages of Entrepreneur Work Visas |
BB4.1 During the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage |
BB4.10 Grant of further Entrepreneur Work Visas beyond three years |
BB4.10 Grant of further Entrepreneur Work Visas beyond three years (24/03/2014) |
BB4.10 Grant of further Entrepreneur Work Visas beyond three years (24/03/2014) |
BB4.5 Requirements at the end of the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage |
BB4.5 Requirements at the end of the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage (01/11/2015) |
BB4.5 Requirements at the end of the Entrepreneur Start-Up stage (24/03/2014) |
BB5 Changing a business proposal |
BB5 Changing a business proposal (01/11/2015) |
BB5 Changing a business proposal (24/03/2014) |
BB5 Changing a business proposal (25/08/2014) |
BB6 Definitions |
BB6.1 Definitions |
BB6.1 Definitions (01/11/2015) |
BB6.1 Definitions (24/03/2014) |
BB6.1 Definitions (27/11/2014) |
BC Long Term Business Category (to 20/12/2013) |
BC1 Objective (29/11/2010) |
BC10 Changing a business proposal (08/04/2013) |
BC10 Changing a business proposal (29/11/2010) |
BC10.1 Process for accepting or refusing a change to a business proposal (29/11/2010) |
BC10.10 Process for grant of further work visas (29/11/2010) |
BC10.5 Grant of further work visas beyond three years (29/11/2010) |
BC2 Special category of work visa (07/02/2011) |
BC2 Special category of work visa (29/11/2010) |
BC2.1 Definition of self-employment (29/11/2010) |
BC2.5 Applicants must not seek welfare assistance (29/11/2010) |
BC3 Summary of requirements (07/02/2011) |
BC3 Summary of requirements (20/03/2012) |
BC3 Summary of requirements (29/11/2010) |
BC4 Business plan (20/12/2013) |
BC4.1 Definition of a business plan (08/04/2013) |
BC4.1 Definition of a business plan (29/11/2010) |
BC4.10 Assessment of a business plan (08/04/2013) |
BC4.10 Assessment of a business plan (29/11/2010) |
BC4.15 Criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand (08/04/2013) |
BC4.15 Criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BC4.20 Verification of a business plan (29/11/2010) |
BC4.5 Requirements for a business plan (08/04/2013) |
BC4.5 Requirements for a business plan (29/11/2010) |
BC5 Principal applicant's genuine interest in establishing a business in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BC6 Funds for maintenance and accommodation (29/11/2010) |
BC6.1 Evidence of funds for maintenance and accommodation (29/11/2010) |
BC7 Evidence of meeting English language requirements (29/11/2010) |
BC8 Business immigration specialist's discretion (29/11/2010) |
BC9 Validity of work visas and grant of further work visas (29/11/2010) |
BC9.1 Evidence of reasonable steps taken to establish and operate a business (29/11/2010) |
BC9.5 Conditions specified on visas (29/11/2010) |
BE Employees of Relocating Businesses Category |
BE1 Objective |
BE2 Summary of requirements |
BE2.1 Employee of a relocating business |
BE2.10 Compliance with employment and immigration law |
BE2.10 Compliance with employment and immigration law (29/11/2010) |
BE2.15 English language requirements |
BE2.20 Payment of fee and immigration levy |
BE2.20 Payment of migrant levy (29/11/2010) |
BE2.5 Ineligibility for approval under any other category |
BE3 Evidential requirements |
BE3.1 Evidence concerning the relocating business |
BE3.5 Evidence concerning the employee's role in the relocating business |
BE4 Process |
BE5 General rules for approval in principle and relocation of business |
BE5.1 English language requirements |
BE5.1 English language requirements (08/05/2017) |
BE5.1 English language requirements (21/05/2018) |
BE5.1 English language requirements (21/11/2016) |
BE5.1 English language requirements (25/07/2011) |
BE5.1 English language requirements (29/11/2010) |
BE5.10 Temporary visa to arrange business relocation |
BE5.5 Failure of a business to relocate to New Zealand |
BE6 Resident visas |
BE6.1 Resident visas subject to conditions |
BE6.5 Cancellation of conditions when conditions are met |
BE7 After the two-year employment period has expired |
BE7.1 Compliance with conditions |
BE7.5 Non-compliance with conditions |
Beijing Muncipality (14/05/2012) |
Beijing Muncipality /北京市 (10/12/2012) |
Beijing Muncipality /北京市 (to 23/09/2013) |
Beijing Municipality (29/11/2010) |
Belgium |
Belgium (05/12/2016) |
Belgium (25/07/2011) |
Belgium (26/09/2011) |
Belgium (28/08/2017) |
Belgium (29/11/2010) |
BF English language requirements |
BF1 Principal applicants (24/03/2014) |
BF1 Principal applicants (24/03/2014) |
BF1 Principal applicants (24/03/2014) |
BF1 Principal applicants (29/11/2010) |
BF1.1 Partners and dependent children |
BF1.1 Partners and dependent children (24/03/2014) |
BF1.1 Partners and dependent children (29/11/2010) |
BF2 Minimum standards of English |
BF2 Minimum standards of English (21/11/2016) |
BF2 Minimum standards of English (29/11/2010) |
BF2.1 Evidence of an English-speaking background |
BF2.1 Evidence of an English-speaking background (29/11/2010) |
BF2.10 Employment in New Zealand |
BF2.15 Evidence of employment in New Zealand |
BF2.15 Evidence of employment in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BF2.20 Acceptable English language test results |
BF2.20 Acceptable English language test results (21/11/2016) |
BF2.5 Circumstances that may indicate a person otherwise meets the minimum standard of English |
BF3 Pre-purchase of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) tuition |
BF3.1 TEC to arrange ESOL tuition |
BF3.10 Completion of agreement |
BF3.10 Completion of agreement (29/11/2010) |
BF3.15 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased by non-principal applicants |
BF3.15 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased by non-principal applicants (21/11/2016) |
BF3.15 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased by non-principal applicants (26/11/2012) |
BF3.15 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased by non-principal applicants (28/08/2017) |
BF3.15 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased by non-principal applicants (29/11/2010) |
BF3.20 Failure to pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
BF3.25 Limited period to use ESOL tuition |
BF3.27 Extension of period to complete ESOL tuition |
BF3.30 Refunds of ESOL tuition money |
BF3.5 Applicant's agreement with TEC |
BG Global Impact Visa Categories |
BG1 Objective and Overview |
BG1.5 Overview |
BG1.5 Overview (21/11/2016) |
BG2 Global Impact work visa |
BG2.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of a Global Impact work visa |
BG2.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of a Global Impact work visa (21/11/2016) |
BG2.1 Summary of requirements for the grant of a Global Impact work visa (28/08/2017) |
BG2.10 Global Impact work visa applications based on team ventures |
BG2.15 Currency and conditions of Global Impact work visas |
BG2.15 Currency and conditions of Global Impact work visas (21/11/2016) |
BG2.5 Fees |
BG3 Global Impact permanent resident visa |
BG3.1 Requirements for the grant of a permanent resident visa |
BG3.5 Fees |
BH Entrepreneur Category (29/11/2010) |
BH Entrepreneur Residence Visa Category |
BH1 Objective |
BH2 Summary of requirements |
BH2.1 Successful establishment and operation of a business that benefits New Zealand significantly |
BH2.1 Successful establishment and operation of a business that benefits New Zealand significantly (01/11/2015) |
BH2.1 Successful establishment and operation of a business that benefits New Zealand significantly (10/11/2016) |
BH2.1 Successful establishment and operation of a business that benefits New Zealand significantly (24/03/2014) |
BH2.1 Successful establishment of a business that benefits New Zealand significantly (14/05/2013) |
BH2.1 Successful establishment of a business that is benefiting New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BH2.10 English language requirements |
BH2.10 English language requirements (29/11/2010) |
BH2.15 Health and character requirement |
BH2.20 Payment of fee and immigration levy |
BH2.20 Payment of migrant levy (24/03/2014) |
BH2.20 Payment of migrant levy (29/11/2010) |
BH2.25 Applicants must not have accessed welfare assistance |
BH2.5 Compliance with employment and immigration law |
BH2.5 Compliance with employment and immigration law (01/04/2017) |
BH2.5 Compliance with employment and immigration law (25/08/2014) |
BH2.5 Compliance with employment and immigration law (29/11/2010) |
BH3 Relationship to Long Term Business Category |
BH3 Relationship to Long Term Business Category (29/11/2010) |
BH3.1 Businesses established while the principal applicant was holding a visa granted under the Long Term Business Category (29/11/2010) |
BH3.1 Consistency with business proposal under the Entrepreneur Work Visa Category |
BH3.1 Consistency with business proposal under the Entrepreneur Work Visa Category (24/03/2014) |
BH3.10 Direct applications under Entrepreneur category (29/11/2010) |
BH3.10 Direct applications under Entrepreneur category (to 24/03/2014) |
BH3.5 Consistency with business proposal under the Long Term Business Category (08/04/2013) |
BH3.5 Consistency with business proposal under the Long Term Business Category (29/11/2010) |
BH3.5 Consistency with business proposal under the Long Term Business Category (to 24 March 2014) |
BH4 Successful establishment of a business in New Zealand |
BH4.1 Criteria for successfully establishing a business in New Zealand |
BH4.1 Criteria for successfully establishing a business in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BH4.10 Criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand |
BH4.10 Criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand (08/04/2013) |
BH4.10 Criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BH4.5 Definitions |
BH4.5 Definitions (08/04/2013) |
BH4.5 Definitions (20/03/2012) |
BH4.5 Definitions (29/11/2010) |
BH5 Evidential requirements for entrepreneurs |
BH5.1 Evidence that the principal applicant has established a business in New Zealand |
BH5.10 Evidence of compliance with relevant employment and immigration law |
BH5.5 Evidence that the business is benefiting New Zealand |
BH7 Approval in principle |
BH7.1 General rules for approval in principle |
BH7.1 General rules for approval in principle (24/03/2014) |
BH7.1 General rules for approval in principle (29/11/2010) |
BH7.10 Resident visas that are subject to conditions |
BH7.5 Failure to meet approval in principle requirements (29/11/2010) |
BH7.5 Failure to meet approval in principle requirements (to 24/03/2014) |
BH8 Temporary visa to allow processing of an Entrepreneur Residence Visa application |
BJ Migrant Investment Categories (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ1 Objective (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2 Overview (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2.1 Investor 1 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ2.1 Investor 1 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2.10 Applications available under the Investor 2 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2.15 Applications available under the Investor 2 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ2.15 Approval in principle (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2.20 Approval in principle (29/11/2010) |
BJ2.20 Resident visas granted with conditions (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2.25 Resident visas granted with conditions (21/11/2016) |
BJ2.25 Resident visas granted with conditions (29/11/2010) |
BJ2.25 Verification (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ2.30 Verification (29/11/2010) |
BJ2.5 Investor 2 Category (27/11/2014) |
BJ2.5 Investor 2 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ2.5 Investor 2 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ3 Investor 1 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ3 Investor 1 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (07/11/2011) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (22/05/2017) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (24/03/2014) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (25/07/2011) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (29/11/2010) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (30/03/2015) |
BJ3.10 Investment funds (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ3.15 Definitions (19/06/2017) |
BJ3.15 Definitions (22/05/2017) |
BJ3.15 Definitions (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ3.5 Health and character requirements (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4 Investor 2 Category (Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply) (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4.1 Expressing interest in being invited to apply under the Investor 2 Category (10/11/2016) |
BJ4.1 Expressing interest in being invited to apply under the Investor 2 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ4.1 Expressing interest in being invited to apply under the Investor 2 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4.10 Submission of Expressions of Interest to the Pool (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4.15 Submission of Expressions of Interest to the Pool (10/11/2016) |
BJ4.15 Submission of Expressions of Interest to the Pool (29/11/2010) |
BJ4.15 Submission of Expressions of Interest to the Pool (30/07/2012) |
BJ4.20 Currency of an Expression of Interest (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4.20 Selection of Expressions of Interest (27/11/2014) |
BJ4.20 Selection of Expressions of Interest (29/11/2010) |
BJ4.25 Currency of an Expression of Interest (01/07/2013) |
BJ4.25 Currency of an Expression of Interest (27/11/2014) |
BJ4.25 Currency of an Expression of Interest (29/11/2010) |
BJ4.25 Invitation to Apply for a resident visa under the Investor 2 Category (22/05/2017) |
BJ4.25 Invitation to Apply for a resident visa under the Investor 2 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ4.30 Invitation to Apply for a resident visa under the Investor 2 Category (10/11/2016) |
BJ4.30 Invitation to Apply for a resident visa under the Investor 2 Category (27/11/2014) |
BJ4.30 Invitation to Apply for a resident visa under the Investor 2 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ4.5 Implications of providing false or misleading information (29/11/2010) |
BJ4.5 Implications of providing false or misleading information (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5 Investor 2 Category (Summary of Requirements) (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.1 Ability to apply (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.1 Ability to apply (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.10 Health and character requirements (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.15 English language requirements (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.15 English language requirements (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.20 Investor 2 Category points system (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.25 Age (22/05/2017) |
BJ5.25 Age (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.25 Age (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.30 Business experience (25/07/2011) |
BJ5.30 Business experience (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.30 Business experience (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.35 English language ability (21/11/2016) |
BJ5.35 English language ability (22/05/2017) |
BJ5.35 English language ability (28/08/2017) |
BJ5.35 English language ability (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.35 English language ability (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.40 Investment funds (22/05/2017) |
BJ5.40 Investment funds (25/07/2011) |
BJ5.40 Investment funds (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.40 Investment funds (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.45 Growth Investments (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.45 Settlement funds (to 22/05/2017) |
BJ5.5 Approval of applications under the Investor 2 Category (10/11/2016) |
BJ5.5 Approval of applications under the Investor 2 Category (21/11/2016) |
BJ5.5 Approval of applications under the Investor 2 Category (22/05/2017) |
BJ5.5 Approval of applications under the Investor 2 Category (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.5 Approval of applications under the Investor 2 Category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (07/11/2011) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (19/06/2017) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (22/05/2017) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (24/03/2014) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (25/07/2011) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (29/11/2010) |
BJ5.50 Definition of ‘acceptable investment’ (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ6 Summary of points for the Investor 2 category (19/06/2017) |
BJ6 Summary of points for the Investor 2 category (21/11/2016) |
BJ6 Summary of points for the Investor 2 category (28/08/2017) |
BJ6 Summary of points for the Investor 2 category (29/11/2010) |
BJ6 Summary of points for the Investor 2 category (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ6 Summary of points for the Investor 2 category(22/05/2017) |
BJ7 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.1 Aim and intent (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.10 Transfer of the nominated investment funds (25/07/2011) |
BJ7.10 Transfer of the nominated investment funds (29/11/2010) |
BJ7.10 Transfer of the nominated investment funds (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.15 Evidence of the transfer of the nominated funds to New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BJ7.15 Evidence of the transfer of the nominated funds to New Zealand (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.20 Timeframe for investing funds in New Zealand (22/05/2017) |
BJ7.20 Timeframe for investing funds in New Zealand (24/03/2014) |
BJ7.20 Timeframe for investing funds in New Zealand (25/07/2011) |
BJ7.20 Timeframe for investing funds in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BJ7.20 Timeframe for investing funds in New Zealand (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.25 When the investment period begins (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.30 Evidence of the principal applicant's investment (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.40 Temporary visa to arrange transfer and/or investment of funds (06/07/2015) |
BJ7.40 Temporary visa to arrange transfer and/or investment of funds (07/11/2011) |
BJ7.40 Temporary visa to arrange transfer and/or investment of funds (29/11/2010) |
BJ7.40 Temporary visa to arrange transfer and/or investment of funds (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ7.5 Approval in principle (07/12/2015) |
BJ7.5 Approval in principle (10/11/2016) |
BJ7.5 Approval in principle (29/11/2010) |
BJ7.5 Approval in principle (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ8 Resident visas |
BJ8.1 Grant Issue of resident visas (10/11/2016) |
BJ8.1 Grant of resident visas (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ8.1 Issue of resident visas (07/12/2015) |
BJ8.1 Issue of resident visas (29/11/2010) |
BJ8.10 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (11/04/2016) |
BJ8.10 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (21/11/2016) |
BJ8.10 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (29/11/2010) |
BJ8.10 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ8.15 Section 49(1) condition: minimum period of time in New Zealand (07/11/2011) |
BJ8.15 Section 49(1) condition: minimum period of time in New Zealand (19/06/2017) |
BJ8.15 Section 49(1) condition: minimum period of time in New Zealand (22/05/2017) |
BJ8.15 Section 49(1) condition: minimum period of time in New Zealand (25/07/2011) |
BJ8.15 Section 49(1) condition: minimum period of time in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BJ8.15 Section 49(1) condition: minimum period of time in New Zealand (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ8.20 Investment transfers during the investment period (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9 Section 49(1) conditions (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.1 Reminder from Immigration New Zealand to provide evidence of section 49(1) conditions being met (29/11/2010) |
BJ9.1 Reminder from Immigration New Zealand to provide evidence of section 49(1) conditions being met (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.10 Retention of acceptable investment (29/11/2010) |
BJ9.10 Retention of acceptable investment (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.15 Minimum period of time spent in New Zealand (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.20 English language tuition (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.25 Non compliance with section 49(1) conditions (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.30 Compliance with section 49(1) conditions (to 28/07/2022) |
BJ9.5 End of investment period (to 28/07/2022) |
BL Entrepreneur Plus Category (to 24/03/2014) |
BL1 Objective (29/11/2010) |
BL2 Summary of requirements (29/11/2010) |
BL3 Relationship to Long Term Business Category (29/11/2010) |
BL3.1 Consistency with business proposal under the Long Term Business Category (29/11/2010) |
BL4 English language requirements (29/11/2010) |
BL5 Transfer of investment capital (29/11/2010) |
BL6 Successful establishment of a business in New Zealand (08/04/2013) |
BL6 Successful establishment of a business in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BL6.10 Compliance with employment and immigration law (29/11/2010) |
BL6.5 Definitions (08/04/2013) |
BL7 Evidence of requirements (29/11/2010) |
BL7.1 Evidence of transfer of investment capital (29/11/2010) |
BL7.10 Evidence of investment amount (29/11/2010) |
BL7.15 Evidence of job creation (29/11/2010) |
BL7.5 Evidence that the principal applicant has established a business in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
BL8 Approval in principle |
BL8.1 Failure to meet approval in principle requirements (29/11/2010) |
BL9 Resident visas (29/11/2010) |
BL9.1 Resident visas subject to conditions (08/04/2013) |
BM Fit and proper person requirements |
BM1 Requirement to be a fit and proper person |
BM1 Requirement to be a fit and proper person (10/11/2016) |
BM1 Requirement to be a fit and proper person (10/11/2016) |
BM1 Requirement to be a fit and proper person (10/11/2016) |
BM2 Definition of a ‘fit and proper’ person |
BM2.1 Applications usually deferred |
BM2.1 Applications usually deferred (08/05/2017) |
BM2.1 Applications usually deferred (13/05/2019) |
BM3 Applicants who are not ‘fit and proper’ people |
BN Active Investor Plus Category |
BN1 Objective |
BN1 Objective (19/09/2022) |
BN10 Section 49(1) Conditions |
BN10.1 Reminder from Immigration New Zealand to provide evidence of section 49(1) conditions being met (19/09/2022) |
BN10.1 Requirement for principal applicants to provide evidence of section 49(1) conditions being met |
BN10.10 Retention of acceptable investment |
BN10.10 Retention of holding and acceptable investment (19/09/2022) |
BN10.15 Minimum period of time spent in New Zealand |
BN10.15 Minimum period of time spent in New Zealand (19/09/2022) |
BN10.17 Requirement to complete Immigration New Zealand’s “Post Investment Questionnaire” |
BN10.20 Noncompliance with section 49(1) conditions |
BN10.20 Noncompliance with section 49(1) conditions (19/09/2022) |
BN10.25 Compliance with section 49(1) conditions |
BN10.25 Compliance with section 49(1) conditions (19/09/2022) |
BN10.5 Evidence of the principal applicant's acceptable investments (19/09/2022) |
BN10.5 Evidence that the principal applicant's acceptable investments meet the section 49 conditions of their visa |
BN2 Applying for Active Investor Plus |
BN3 Active Investor Plus visa category requirements |
BN3 Active Investor Plus visa category requirements (19/09/2022) |
BN3 Active Investor Plus visa category requirements (23/06/2024) |
BN3.1 Determination of applications |
BN4 Health and character requirements |
BN5 English Language requirements (19/09/2022) |
BN5 English Language requirements (revoked 01/04/2025) |
BN5.1 Acceptable English language test results (revoked 01/04/2025) |
BN6 Nominated funds and/or assets |
BN6 Nominated funds and/or assets (19/09/2022) |
BN6.1 Ownership of nominated funds and/or assets |
BN6.1 Ownership of nominated funds and/or assets (19/09/2022) |
BN6.10 Unencumbered funds and/or assets |
BN6.15 Funds already held in New Zealand (19/09/2022) |
BN6.15 Funds and/or assets already held in New Zealand |
BN6.15 Funds and/or assets already held in New Zealand (09/12/2022) |
BN6.20 Evidence of the nominated funds and/or assets |
BN6.20 Evidence of the nominated funds and/or assets (19/09/2022) |
BN6.5 Funds and/or assets earned or acquired legally |
BN7 Definitions |
BN7.1 Investment type and weighting (19/09/2022) |
BN7.1 Key features of the investment categories |
BN7.10 Acceptable investments |
BN7.10 Acceptable investments (09/12/2022) |
BN7.10 Acceptable investments (19/09/2022) |
BN7.5 Holding investments (09/12/2022) |
BN7.5 Holding investments (19/09/2022) |
BN7.5 On-call investments |
BN8 Approval in principle and transfer of funds |
BN8.1 Aim and intent |
BN8.10 Transfer of the nominated funds or funds from the sale of nominated assets |
BN8.10 Transfer of the nominated funds or funds from the sale of nominated assets (19/09/2022) |
BN8.10 Transfer of the nominated funds or funds from the sale of nominated assets (23/06/2024) |
BN8.15 Timeframe for transferring and investing nominated funds and/or funds from the sale of nominated assets |
BN8.15 Timeframe for transferring and investing nominated funds and/or funds from the sale of nominated assets (19/09/2022) |
BN8.20 Nominating additional funds and/or assets |
BN8.20 Nominating additional funds and/or assets (19/09/2022) |
BN8.25 48-month investment period (19/09/2022) |
BN8.25 The investment period |
BN8.30 Evidence of the principal applicant's acceptable investments |
BN8.30 Evidence of the principal applicant's holding investments or acceptable investments (19/09/2022) |
BN8.35 Temporary visa to arrange transfer and/or investment of funds |
BN8.35 Temporary visa to arrange transfer and/or investment of funds (19/09/2022) |
BN8.5 Approval in principle |
BN8.5 Approval in principle (19/09/2022) |
BN8.5 Approval in principle (23/06/2024) |
BN9 Grant of resident visas |
BN9 Grant of resident visas (19/09/2022) |
BN9 Grant of resident visas (23/06/2024) |
BN9.1 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act |
BN9.1 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (19/09/2022) |
BN9.1 Resident visas subject to conditions under section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (23/06/2024) |
BN9.5 Investment transfers during the investment period |
BN9.5 Investment transfers during the investment period (09/12/2022) |
BN9.5 Investment transfers during the investment period (19/09/2022) |
Border Entry |
Border Entry (29/11/2010) |
Business |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C cont. |
C1 Objective |
C2 Refugee and protection status in New Zealand |
C2.1 Refugee or protection status to be determined under the Immigration Act 2009 |
C2.10 Person recognised as a refugee under Immigration Act 1987 |
C2.15 Who is a refugee |
C2.20 Who is a protected person |
C2.25 Confidentiality to be maintained |
C2.25 Confidentiality to be maintained (08/05/2017) |
C2.25 Confidentiality to be maintained (29/11/2010) |
C2.5 Who may determine whether a person is recognised as a refugee or protected person |
C3 Making a claim to refugee or protection status |
C3.1 Whose claim for refugee or protection status may not be accepted |
C3.10 Making a subsequent claim to refugee or protection status |
C3.15 How refugee or protection claim to be made |
C3.15 How refugee or protection claim to be made (29/11/2010) |
C3.20 Claims for refugee or protection status on arrival in New Zealand |
C3.25 Refugee or protection claim to be confirmed in writing in the prescribed manner |
C3.25 Refugee or protection claim to be confirmed in writing in the prescribed manner (29/11/2010) |
C3.30 Further requirements |
C3.5 Who may make a claim for refugee or protection status |
C4 Determining a claim for refugee or protection status |
C4.1 Whether to accept a claim for consideration |
C4.15 Matters to be determined in relation to a claim |
C4.15 Matters to be determined in relation to a claim (29/11/2010) |
C4.20 Protection of another country |
C4.25 Powers of refugee and protection officers |
C4.30 Information to be provided to claimants |
C4.35 Officer may determine procedures on claim |
C4.40 Request by officer for further information |
C4.45 Comment on prejudicial information |
C4.45 Comment on prejudicial information (29/11/2010) |
C4.5 Limitation on subsequent claims for refugee and protection status |
C4.5 Limitation on subsequent claims for refugee and protection status (29/11/2010) |
C4.50 Failure to provide further information or to comment on prejudicial information |
C4.55 Interviews |
C4.60 Claimant to establish claim |
C4.60 Claimant to establish claim (29/11/2010) |
C4.65 Withdrawal of claim for refugee or protection status |
C4.70 Communications on refugee matters |
C4.70 Communications on refugee matters (29/11/2010) |
C4.75 Person claiming refugee or protection status may already be detained |
C5 After a claim to refugee or protection status has been determined |
C5.1 Decisions on claims |
C5.1 Decisions on claims (29/11/2010) |
C5.10 Decision on claim of detained claimant |
C5.15 Recognition of claimant as refugee or protected person |
C5.15 Recognition of claimant as refugee or protected person (29/11/2010) |
C5.20 Limitation on deportation of persons recognised or claiming recognition as a refugee or protected person |
C5.5 Declining claims or refusing to consider claims or subsequent claims |
C5.5 Declining claims or refusing to consider claims or subsequent claims (29/11/2010) |
C6 Loss or cancellation of refugee or protection status |
C6.1 Functions of refugee and protection officers in relation to loss of refugee and protections status |
C6.1 Functions of refugee and protection officers in relation to loss of refugee and protections status (29/11/2010) |
C6.10 Procedure for possible cancellation of refugee or protection status |
C6.15 Notice of decision to cancel refugee or protection status |
C6.5 Notice of intended determination involving cancellation of refugee or protection status |
C7 Special cases |
C7.1 Claims for refugee or protection status by minors |
C7.5 Cases involving deportation of persons threatening security |
C8 Mass Arrivals |
C8.1 Objective |
C8.10 Temporary visas for refugees and protected people who are members of a mass arrival group |
C8.15 Review of refugee or protected status of members of a mass arrival group |
C8.20 Residence class visa processes for refugees and protected people who are members of a mass arrival group |
C8.5 Definition of mass arrivals and associated terms |
Canada |
Canada |
Canada |
Canada (09/06/2014) |
Canada (10/12/2012) |
Canada (14/05/2012) |
Canada (22/08/2016) |
Canada (23/09/2013) |
Canada (25/07/2011) |
Canada (27/06/2016) |
Canada (28/02/2011) |
Canada (28/08/2017) |
Canada (29/11/2010) |
China |
Chongqing Muncipality (14/05/2012) |
Chongqing Municipality (29/11/2010) |
Chongqing Municipality / 重庆市 (10/12/2012) |
Chongqing Municipality / 重庆市 (to 23/09/2013) |
Compliance |
Czech Republic |
Czech Republic (05/12/2016) |
Czech Republic (25/07/2011) |
Czech Republic (29/11/2010) |
D |
D - F |
D - F |
D - F |
D1 Compliance - Objective |
D2 Deportation |
D2.1 Objective |
D2.10 The requirement to be lawfully in New Zealand |
D2.10 The requirement to be lawfully in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
D2.15 Deportation liability: other grounds |
D2.15 Deportation liability: other grounds (19/06/2017) |
D2.15 Deportation liability: other grounds (29/11/2010) |
D2.15 Deportation liability: other grounds (30/07/2012) |
D2.20 Limitations on deportation |
D2.25 Identifying and locating people suspected of being liable for deportation |
D2.25 Identifying and locating people suspected of being liable for deportation (02/12/2012) |
D2.25 Identifying and locating people suspected of being liable for deportation (03/09/2012) |
D2.25 Identifying and locating people suspected of being liable for deportation (07/11/2011) |
D2.25 Identifying and locating people suspected of being liable for deportation (29/11/2010) |
D2.30 Period of deportation liability |
D2.30 Period of deportation liability (29/11/2010) |
D2.30 Period of deportation liability (30/07/2012) |
D2.31 Deportation liability notice |
D2.31 Deportation liability notice (03/09/2012) |
D2.31 Deportation liability notice (30/07/2012) |
D2.32 Contents of deportation liability notice |
D2.35 Cancellation or suspension of deportation liability |
D2.35 Cancellation or suspension of deportation liability (29/11/2010) |
D2.40 Deportation |
D2.40 Deportation (03/09/2012) |
D2.40 Deportation (25/07/2011) |
D2.40 Deportation (28/08/2017) |
D2.40 Deportation (29/11/2010) |
D2.45 Prohibition on entry |
D2.45 Prohibition on entry (25/07/2011) |
D2.45 Prohibition on entry (29/11/2010) |
D2.5 Liability for deportation |
D2.50 Transitional instructions |
D2.50 Transitional instructions (29/11/2010) |
D3 Appeals against liability for deportation |
D3.1 Immigration and Protection Tribunal |
D3.10 No right of appeal for holders of limited visas |
D3.15 Deportation liability if person unlawfully in New Zealand |
D3.20 Deportation liability if person's visa granted in error |
D3.25 Deportation liability if visa held under false identity |
D3.30 Deportation liability of temporary entry class visa holder for cause |
D3.35 Deportation liability of residence class visa holder if visa or citizenship obtained or held by fraud, forgery, etc |
D3.40 Deportation liability of resident if visa conditions breached |
D3.45 Deportation liability of residence class visa holder if new information as to character becomes available |
D3.5 Appeals to the Tribunal against liability for deportation |
D3.50 Deportation liability of residence class visa holder convicted of criminal offence |
D3.55 Deportation liability if refugee or protection status cancelled under section 146 of the Immigration Act 2009 |
D3.60 Definition of Appeal on Humanitarian Grounds |
D3.65 Grounds for determining a humanitarian appeal |
D3.70 When a temporary entry class visa holder gives reasons why deportation should not proceed |
D4 Arrest and detention |
D4.1 Persons liable to arrest and detention |
D4.10 Implications of liability to arrest and detention |
D4.10 Implications of liability to arrest and detention (29/11/2010) |
D4.11 Limited power of detention for up to 4 hours |
D4.12 Duties of detaining officers |
D4.13 Additional powers relating to detention by immigration officer |
D4.14 Search of detained person |
D4.15 Initial period of detention for up to 96 hours without warrant |
D4.15 Initial period of detention for up to 96 hours without warrant (29/11/2010) |
D4.16 Arresting or detaining officer may seek assistance |
D4.16 Arresting or detaining officer may seek assistance (03/09/2012) |
D4.17 Persons arrested and detained pending making of a deportation order |
D4.20 Detention of persons arriving at the border (29/11/2010) |
D4.20 Turnaround of persons arriving at the border |
D4.20 Turnaround of persons arriving at the border (02/02/2015) |
D4.20 Turnaround of persons arriving at the border (03/09/2012) |
D4.25 Detention of persons liable for turnaround |
D4.25 Detention of persons refused entry (29/11/2010) |
D4.30 Placing persons refused entry (03/09/2012) |
D4.30 Placing persons refused entry (29/11/2010) |
D4.30 Placing persons who are liable for turnaround |
D4.35 When turnaround ceases to apply to person remanded in custody or imprisoned |
D4.35 When turnaround ceases to apply to person remanded in custody or imprisoned (03/09/2012) |
D4.5 Purpose for which arrest and detention powers may be exercised |
D5 Detention provisions generally |
D5.1 Person may instead agree to residence and reporting requirements |
D5.1 Person may instead agree to residence and reporting requirements (29/11/2010) |
D5.10 Decision on application for warrant of commitment |
D5.10 Decision on application for warrant of commitment (29/07/2013) |
D5.10 Decision on application for warrant of commitment (29/11/2010) |
D5.15 Warrant of commitment |
D5.20 Court may instead release person on conditions |
D5.20 Court may instead release person on conditions (29/11/2010) |
D5.25 Decision on application for warrant if threat or risk to security |
D5.30 Persons detained under warrant of commitment or released on conditions pending making of deportation order |
D5.35 Decisions on warrants of commitment where detention beyond 6 months |
D5.35 Decisions on warrants of commitment where detention beyond 6 months (03/09/2012) |
D5.35 Decisions on warrants of commitment where detention beyond 6 months (29/11/2010) |
D5.40 Review of warrant of commitment or release on conditions |
D5.40 Review of warrant of commitment or release on conditions (29/11/2010) |
D5.45 Right of access to counsel and legal aid |
D5.5 Application for warrant of commitment |
D5.5 Application for warrant of commitment (29/11/2010) |
D5.50 Bail |
D5.55 Form of custody of persons detained without warrant overnight |
D5.55 Form of custody of persons detained without warrant overnight (29/11/2010) |
D5.60 Form of custody of persons detained under warrant of commitment |
D5.60 Form of custody of persons detained under warrant of commitment (29/11/2010) |
D5.65 Detention of minors |
D5.65 Detention of minors (29/11/2010) |
D5.70 Delivery of person into custody of immigration officer or police for purposes of deportation |
D5.75 Mass arrival warrants of commitment |
D6 Minors |
D6.1 Definition of 'minor' |
D6.10 Roles and rights of responsible adult |
D6.15 Views of minor to be considered |
D6.20 Serving a deportation order on a minor |
D6.25 Executing a removal order or deportation order on a minor |
D6.30 Detention of minors |
D6.5 Nomination of responsible adult |
D7 Prosecutions |
D7.1 Provision of false or misleading information |
D7.10 Obstruction or failing to meet requirements |
D7.10 Obstruction or failing to meet requirements (29/11/2010) |
D7.15 Improper dealings with immigration or identity documents |
D7.20 Impersonation |
D7.25 Publishing false or misleading information |
D7.30 Alteration of forms |
D7.35 Offences relating to carriers and persons in charge of craft (29/11/2010) |
D7.35 Offences relating to carriers or a person in charge of a craft |
D7.35 Offences relating to carriers or a person in charge of a craft (02/07/2012) |
D7.40 Offences by employers (29/11/2010) |
D7.40 Offences by employers (REVOKED 11/04/2024) |
D7.45 Exploitation of persons not legally entitled to work (29/11/2010) |
D7.45 Exploitation of unlawful employees and temporary workers |
D7.5 Aiding and abetting |
D7.50 Offences by education providers |
D7.50 Offences by education providers (29/11/2010) |
D7.55 Offences in relation to Tribunal |
D7.60 Failure to maintain confidentiality in relation to refugee or protection matters |
D7.65 Offences under other legislation |
D7.70 Transitional provisions relating to offences |
D7.75 Offences by employers – transitional provisions |
D7.75 Offences by employers – transitional provisions (29/11/2010) |
D8 Repatriations |
D8.1 Repatriation of people from New Zealand |
D8.10 Action before approval of repatriation |
D8.5 Categories of people who may be considered for repatriation |
Delegation of Powers: Minister of Immigration to Delegated Decision Makers of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Immigration New Zealand (25/05/2022) |
Denmark |
Denmark (05/12/2016) |
Denmark (25/07/2011) |
Denmark (28/02/2011) |
Denmark (28/08/2017) |
Denmark (29/11/2010) |
E |
E1 Objectives |
E1.1 Types of temporary entry class visa |
E10 International obligations |
E10 International obligations (29/11/2010) |
E11 Exchange Scheme |
E11.1 Objectives |
E11.10 Approved work exchange schemes |
E11.15 Requirements for approved work exchange schemes |
E11.15 Requirements for approved work exchange schemes (29/11/2010) |
E11.20 Making a proposal to establish an approved work exchange scheme |
E11.20 Making a proposal to establish an approved work exchange scheme (25/07/2011) |
E11.20 Making a proposal to establish an approved work exchange scheme (29/11/2010) |
E11.25 Work Exchange Scheme Profile |
E11.30 Requirements for participants in approved work exchange schemes |
E11.35 Partners and dependent children of work exchange scheme participants |
E11.40 Extending the stay for tourist reasons |
E11.45 Approved student exchange schemes |
E11.5 Classes of exchange scheme |
E11.50 Making a proposal to establish an approved student exchange scheme |
E11.55 Requirements for participants in approved student exchange schemes |
E11.55 Requirements for participants in approved student exchange schemes (22/08/2016) |
E11.55 Requirements for participants in approved student exchange schemes (26/11/2012) |
E11.55 Requirements for participants in approved student exchange schemes (28/08/2017) |
E11.55 Requirements for participants in approved student exchange schemes (29/11/2010) |
E12 Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) |
E12.1 Requirement to hold an electronic travel authority (ETA) |
E12.1 Requirement to hold an electronic travel authority (ETA) (01/07/2019) |
E12.10 Processing ETAs |
E12.10 Processing ETAs (01/07/2019) |
E12.15 Validity of ETAs |
E12.15 Validity of ETAs (01/07/2019) |
E12.5 Requesting an ETA |
E12.5 Requesting an ETA (01/07/2019) |
E13 Lapsing a temporary visa application from an offshore applicant impacted by the effects of COVID 19 related border restrictions |
E2 The need to apply for a temporary entry class visa |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (01/07/2013) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (01/07/2019) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (07/11/2011) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (19/06/2017) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (21/11/2016) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (25/08/2014) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (29/11/2010) |
E2.1 People to whom a visa waiver applies (30/06/2014) |
E2.10 Who may apply for a temporary visa |
E2.10 Who may apply for a temporary visa (08/02/2021) |
E2.10 Who may apply for a temporary visa (09/11/2020) |
E2.10 Who may apply for a temporary visa (10/08/2020) |
E2.10 Who may apply for a temporary visa (29/11/2010) |
E2.100 Ban on the grant of visas to leading members of the Syrian regime |
E2.105 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals associated with the Ukraine crisis |
E2.110 Ban on the grant of visas with work rights to DPRK nationals |
E2.115 Ban on the grant of visas to Russian individuals expelled from certain countries for activities incompatible with their diplomatic status |
E2.120 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Saudi Arabian individuals |
E2.125 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Tatmadaw and other individuals identified as being involved in or associated with the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar in 2021 or otherwise responsible for human rights violations in Myanmar |
E2.125 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Tatmadaw and other individuals identified as being involved in or associated with the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar in 2021 or otherwise responsible for human rights violations in Myanmar (01/02/2022) |
E2.125 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Tatmadaw and other individuals identified as having participated in or facilitated the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar in 2021 (10/02/2021) |
E2.130 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Belarusian individuals linked to the Lukashenko regime |
E2.135 Ban on the grant of visas to certain Iranian individuals |
E2.140 Ban on the grant of visas to certain individuals undermining stability and security in the West Bank |
E2.15 Who may not apply for a temporary visa to be in New Zealand |
E2.20 Special directions |
E2.25 Immigration officers to act in accordance with special direction |
E2.3 Australian temporary visa holders to whom a temporary visa waiver applies (26/01/2015) |
E2.3 Australian temporary visa holders to whom a temporary visa waiver applies (to 06/04/2015) |
E2.30 Who may apply for a limited visa |
E2.35 Who must be granted a temporary entry class visa |
E2.40 Who is not eligible for a temporary entry class visa (to 25/09/2023) |
E2.45 Eligibility for visa pending liability for deportation |
E2.5 Who needs a temporary entry class visa to travel to and be in New Zealand |
E2.5 Who needs a temporary entry class visa to travel to and be in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
E2.50 Restrictions on the grant of temporary entry class visas for New Zealand Aid Programme-supported students and their dependants (02/12/2013) |
E2.50 Restrictions on the grant of temporary entry class visas for New Zealand Aid Programme-supported students and their dependants (07/02/2011) |
E2.50 Restrictions on the grant of temporary entry class visas for NZAID supported students and their dependants (29/11/2010) |
E2.50 Restrictions on the grant of temporary entry class visas for students holding a New Zealand scholarship administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and their dependants |
E2.55 Restriction on the grant of visas to Grace Mugabe, the wife of the late Robert Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe |
E2.55 Restriction on the grant of visas, to Robert Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe, and his wife (26/11/2018) |
E2.55 Restriction on the grant of visas, to Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, and his close associates (29/11/2010) |
E2.55 Restriction on the grant of visas, to Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, and his wife (28/07/2014) |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (06/07/2015) |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (16/05/2014) |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (17/07/2013) |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (28/06/2018 |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of visas, to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (29/11/2010) |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of visas, to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (30/04/2011) |
E2.60 Restrictions on the grant of visas, to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (30/11/2012) |
E2.65 Ban on the grant of visas to leading members of the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) including Serbia and their supporters |
E2.70 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals named on the list held at Z8 (30/07/2011) |
E2.70 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals named on the list held at Z8 (to 03/04/2014) |
E2.70 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals named on the list held at Z9 (29/11/2010) |
E2.75 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals associated with the December 2006 Fiji coup (06/10/2013) |
E2.75 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals associated with the December 2006 Fiji coup (29/11/2010) |
E2.75 Ban on the grant of visas to individuals associated with the December 2006 Fiji coup (to 03/04/2014) |
E2.80 Ban on the grant of work visas to Fijian citizens for the purpose of taking up work of a temporary seasonal nature (29/11/2010) |
E2.80 Ban on the grant of work visas to Fijian citizens for the purpose of taking up work of a temporary seasonal nature (to 03/04/2014) |
E2.85 Sporting contacts with Fiji (29/11/2010) |
E2.85 Sporting contacts with Fiji (to 06/10/2013) |
E2.90 Sporting contacts with Zimbabwe (29/11/2010) |
E2.90 Sporting contacts with Zimbabwe (to 25/08/2014) |
E2.95 Temporary entry class visas deemed to be held |
E2.95 Temporary entry class visas deemed to be held (01/07/2019) |
E2.95 Temporary entry class visas deemed to be held (07/11/2011) |
E2.95 Temporary entry class visas deemed to be held (19/06/2017) |
E2.95 Temporary entry class visas deemed to be held (21/11/2016) |
E2.95 Temporary entry class visas deemed to be held (29/11/2010) |
E3 Visas |
E3.1 Grant of visa generally a matter of discretion |
E3.10 Currency of visas |
E3.10 Currency of visas (07/12/2015) |
E3.10 Currency of visas (17/11/2014) |
E3.10 Currency of visas (21/11/2011) |
E3.10 Currency of visas (25/07/2011) |
E3.10 Currency of visas (29/11/2010) |
E3.10 Currency of visas (30/07/2011) |
E3.10 Currency of visas (30/07/2012) |
E3.11 Transfer of temporary visas |
E3.11 Transfer of temporary visas on expiry of passport (17/11/2014) |
E3.11 Transfer of temporary visas on expiry of passport (24/03/2014) |
E3.11 Transfer of temporary visas on expiry of passport (30/04/2011) |
E3.15 Conditions to which holders of temporary entry class visas are subject |
E3.15 Conditions to which holders of temporary entry class visas are subject (18/03/2020) |
E3.15 Conditions to which holders of temporary entry class visas are subject (22/06/2020) |
E3.15 Conditions to which holders of temporary entry class visas are subject (29/11/2010) |
E3.20 Conditions of student visa, limited visa and interim visa for study purposes |
E3.20 Conditions of student visa, limited visa and interim visa for study purposes (02/12/2013) |
E3.20 Conditions of student visa, limited visa and interim visa for study purposes (25/07/2011) |
E3.20 Conditions of student visa, limited visa and interim visa for study purposes (29/11/2010) |
E3.20 Conditions of student visa, limited visa and interim visa for study purposes (30/07/2012) |
E3.21 Further travel conditions |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived (02/12/2013) |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived (06/07/2015) |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived (08/04/2013) |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived (11/04/2016) |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived (24/03/2014) |
E3.25 Conditions of temporary entry class visas may be imposed, varied or waived (29/11/2010) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (01/04/2017) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (01/07/2021) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (01/10/2024) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (01/12/2021) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (02/12/2024) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (05/11/2023) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (05/12/2022) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (06/11/2024) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (07/04/2024) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (08/05/2017) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (09/06/2020) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (11/04/2024) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (13/05/2019) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (16/04/2020) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (20/10/2021) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (22/08/2016) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (25/06/2020) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (27/07/2020) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (28/02/2024) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (28/02/2025) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (28/08/2017) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (28/09/2020) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (30/03/2020) |
E3.26 Varying the conditions of temporary entry class visas (31/05/2023) |
E3.27 Restricted temporary entry instructions: Varying the condition of a temporary entry class visa for a critical purpose (30/03/2020) |
E3.27 Restricted temporary entry instructions: Varying the condition of a temporary entry class visa for a critical purpose (to 17/06/2020) |
E3.30 Changing a temporary visa |
E3.35 Further temporary visas |
E3.35 Further temporary visas (10/06/2013) |
E3.35 Further temporary visas (29/11/2010) |
E3.40 Cancellation of visas on triggering event |
E3.40 Cancellation of visas on triggering event (29/11/2010) |
E3.45 Cancellation of visa for administrative error |
E3.5 Grant of visitor visa to travel to and be in New Zealand may be subject to payment of bond |
E3.50 Grant of further visa where visa granted in error |
E3.55 Cancellation of temporary entry class or transit visas |
E3.55 Cancellation of temporary entry class or transit visas (29/11/2010) |
E3.55 Cancellation of temporary entry class or transit visas (30/03/2015) |
E3.60 Deportation liability of temporary entry class visa holder for cause |
E3.65 Deportation liability if person unlawfully in New Zealand |
E4 Lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa |
E4.1 Who may be included in an application |
E4.1 Who may be included in an application (01/01/2022) |
E4.1 Who may be included in an application (17/11/2014) |
E4.1 Who may be included in an application (19/08/2013) |
E4.1 Who may be included in an application (29/07/2024) |
E4.1 Who may be included in an application (29/11/2010) |
E4.10 Definition of 'ordinarily resident' in New Zealand |
E4.15 Where to lodge an application |
E4.15 Where to lodge an application (29/11/2010) |
E4.20 Where an application will be processed |
E4.25 Date an application is lodged |
E4.25 Date an application is lodged (02/12/2013) |
E4.25 Date an application is lodged (29/11/2010) |
E4.30 Date an application is made |
E4.30 Date an application is made (29/11/2010) |
E4.35 Receipt of applications |
E4.35 Receipt of applications (15/12/2010) |
E4.35 Receipt of applications (29/11/2010) |
E4.40 How an application must be lodged |
E4.45 Applications not lodged in the prescribed manner |
E4.45 Applications not lodged in the prescribed manner (07/12/2015) |
E4.45 Applications not lodged in the prescribed manner (29/11/2010) |
E4.5 Partners and dependent children of temporary entry class visa holders (01/07/2013) |
E4.5 Partners and dependent children of temporary entry class visa holders (07/02/2011) |
E4.5 Partners and dependent children of temporary entry class visa holders (07/11/2011) |
E4.5 Partners and dependent children of temporary entry class visa holders (29/11/2010) |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent (17/11/2014) |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent children |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent children (07/12/2015) |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent children (08/12/2014) |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent children (22/05/2017) |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent children (29/05/2017) |
E4.5 Temporary entry class visa for partners and dependent children (30/03/2015) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (01/07/2019) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (04/04/2011) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (06/07/2015) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (07/12/2015) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (08/05/2017) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (14/09/2020) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (18/04/2014) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (26/11/2012) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (29/04/2024) |
E4.50 Requirements for lodging an application for a temporary entry class visa (29/11/2010) |
E4.55 Bonds |
E4.55 Bonds (29/11/2010) |
E4.60 Payment of the fee (02/12/2013) |
E4.60 Payment of the fee (29/11/2010) |
E4.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levies |
E4.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (01/07/2019) |
E4.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (07/12/2015) |
E4.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (26/11/2018) |
E4.65 How supporting documents must be submitted |
E4.65 How supporting documents must be submitted (01/11/2015) |
E4.65 How supporting documents must be submitted (04/04/2011) |
E4.65 How supporting documents must be submitted (06/07/2015) |
E4.65 How supporting documents must be submitted (18/04/2014) |
E4.65 How supporting documents must be submitted (29/11/2010) |
E4.70 Status of applicant on lodging an application |
E4.75 Obligation to inform of all relevant facts, including changed circumstances (to 25/09/2023) |
E4.80 DNA testing for verifying claimed relationships |
E4.80 DNA testing for verifying claimed relationships (29/11/2010) |
E5 Requirement to be a 'bona fide applicant' intending a temporary stay in New Zealand |
E5.1 Definition of 'bona fide applicant' |
E5.10 Determining whether an applicant is a 'bona fide applicant' |
E5.10 Determining whether an applicant is a 'bona fide applicant' (29/11/2010) |
E5.5 Responsibility of applicant to show genuine intent and lawful purpose |
E6 Sponsorship for temporary entry |
E6.1 Objective |
E6.10 Evidence of sponsorship |
E6.15 Sponsorship undertaking |
E6.20 Sponsorship as a condition of a visa |
E6.25 Breach of sponsorship |
E6.5 Acceptable sponsors |
E6.5 Acceptable sponsors (07/11/2011) |
E6.5 Acceptable sponsors (29/05/2017) |
E6.5 Acceptable sponsors (29/11/2010) |
E7 Determining an application for temporary entry |
E7.1 Processing an application |
E7.1 Processing an application (29/11/2010) |
E7.10 Considering an application |
E7.10 Considering an application (02/12/2013) |
E7.10 Considering an application (07/05/2018) |
E7.10 Considering an application (29/11/2010) |
E7.15 Potentially prejudicial information |
E7.15 Potentially prejudicial information (01/07/2013) |
E7.15 Potentially prejudicial information (21/11/2011) |
E7.15 Potentially prejudicial information (21/11/2016) |
E7.15 Potentially prejudicial information (29/11/2010) |
E7.16 Documenting decisions |
E7.2 Automated processing and granting |
E7.2 Automated processing and granting (31/01/2022) |
E7.20 Reclaiming airfares and expenses |
E7.25 Procedure for granting a temporary entry class visa for a period longer than provided for in immigration instructions |
E7.25 Special directions for temporary entry class visas granted for longer than provided for in immigration instructions (29/11/2010) |
E7.30 Approving an application |
E7.30 Approving an application (08/12/2021) |
E7.30 Approving an application (29/11/2010) |
E7.32 Applications for temporary visas which cannot be approved because of risk that applicant may overstay |
E7.35 Declining an application for temporary entry |
E7.35 Declining an application for temporary entry (26/03/2012) |
E7.35 Declining an application for temporary entry (29/11/2010) |
E7.40 Effect of provisions of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' (01/07/2013) |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' (04/04/2011) |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' (08/05/2017) |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' (23/12/2019) |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' (28/08/2017) |
E7.45 Character requirements for partners supporting 'partnership-based temporary entry applications' (29/11/2010) |
E7.5 Verification |
E7.5 Verification (22/08/2016) |
E7.5 Verification (29/11/2010) |
E7.50 Health requirement for partners or dependent children not included in or withdrawn from a residence class visa application |
E7.50 Health requirement for partners or dependent children not included in or withdrawn from a residence class visa application (30/07/2012) |
E7.7 Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) |
E7.7 Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) (30/10/2019) |
E8 Special cases |
E8.1 Granting a visa under section 61 (26/03/2012) |
E8.1 Granting a visa under section 61 (29/11/2010) |
E8.1 Granting a visa under section 61 (to 30/09/2013) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (01/07/2019) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (07/12/2015) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (16/12/2019) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (19/02/2018) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (22/08/2016) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (28/08/2017) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (29/11/2010) |
E8.10 Temporary visas for refugee or protection status claimants (30/03/2015) |
E8.15 Temporary visas for people affected by the Christchurch earthquake (to 25/11/2018) |
E8.5 Application for temporary entry by unmarried person under 18 years of age |
E9 Trade commitments |
E9 Trade commitments (06/07/2015) |
E9 Trade commitments (20/12/2015) |
E9 Trade commitments (26/11/2012) |
E9 Trade commitments (27/11/2014) |
E9 Trade commitments (29/11/2010) |
E9 Trade commitments (30/07/2012) |
F |
F1 Objective |
F2 Partnership Category |
F2.1 Objective |
F2.10 Definitions |
F2.10 Definitions (01/04/2014) |
F2.10 Definitions (02/12/2013) |
F2.10 Definitions (08/04/2013) |
F2.10 Definitions (08/05/2017) |
F2.10 Definitions (29/05/2017) |
F2.10 Definitions (29/11/2010) |
F2.15 Minimum requirements for the recognition of partnerships |
F2.15 Minimum requirements for the recognition of partnerships (29/11/2010) |
F2.20 Evidence |
F2.20 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
F2.25 Verification |
F2.25 Verification (29/11/2010) |
F2.30 Determining if the couple is living together in a partnership that is genuine and stable |
F2.35 Deferring the final decision if the partnership is genuine and stable but less than 12 months duration (to 08/05/2017) |
F2.40 General rules |
F2.40 General rules (01/07/2013) |
F2.40 General rules (02/12/2013) |
F2.40 General rules (15/12/2017) |
F2.40 General rules (28/08/2017) |
F2.40 General rules (29/11/2010) |
F2.5 How do partners of New Zealand citizens and residents qualify for a residence class visa? |
F2.5 How do partners of New Zealand citizens and residents qualify for a residence class visa? (07/11/2011) |
F2.5 How do partners of New Zealand citizens and residents qualify for a residence class visa? (19/08/2013) |
F2.5 How do partners of New Zealand citizens and residents qualify for a residence class visa? (29/11/2010) |
F3 Parent Retirement Category |
F3.1 Objective |
F3.10 Investment funds |
F3.10 Investment funds (07/11/2011) |
F3.10 Investment funds (25/07/2011) |
F3.10 Investment funds (29/11/2010) |
F3.10 Investment funds (30/07/2012) |
F3.15 Settlement funds and annual income |
F3.15 Settlement funds and annual income (29/11/2010) |
F3.20 Family requirements |
F3.20 Family requirements (29/07/2013) |
F3.20 Family requirements (29/11/2010) |
F3.20 Family requirements (30/07/2012) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (06/07/2015) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (07/12/2015) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (08/05/2017) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (25/07/2011) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (25/08/2014) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (29/11/2010) |
F3.25 Approval in principle and transfer of funds (30/07/2012) |
F3.30 Resident visas |
F3.30 Resident visas (29/11/2010) |
F3.35 Section 49(1) conditions |
F3.5 Parent Retirement Category requirements |
F4 Parent Category |
F4 Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.1 How do parents qualify for a resident visa? (04/04/2011) |
F4.1 How do parents qualify for a resident visa? (26/03/2012) |
F4.1 How do parents qualify for a resident visa? (29/11/2010) |
F4.1 Summary of requirements |
F4.1 Summary of requirements (12/10/2022) |
F4.1 Summary of requirements (24/02/2020) |
F4.1 Summary of requirements (30/07/2012) |
F4.1 Summary of requirements (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.10 Applying for residence and assessing residence applications |
F4.10 Applying for residence and assessing residence applications (24/02/2020) |
F4.10 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (01/07/2013) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (02/12/2013) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (17/11/2014) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (24/03/2014) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (29/07/2013) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.10 Expressions of interest and applications under the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.13 Transitional provisions for Parent Category applications accepted for processing before 16 May 2012 (30/07/2012) |
F4.13 Transitional provisions for Parent Category applications accepted for processing before 16 May 2012 (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.15 English language requirements for the Parent Category (12/10/2016) |
F4.15 English language requirements for the Parent Category (14/05/2013) |
F4.15 English language requirements for the Parent Category (21/11/2016) |
F4.15 English language requirements for the Parent Category (26/11/2012) |
F4.15 English language requirements for the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.15 English language requirements for the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.15 Parent Category Requirements |
F4.15 Parent Category Requirements (24/02/2020) |
F4.15 Verification of family details (29/11/2010) |
F4.20 Deferring the final decision (29/11/2010) |
F4.20 Definitions |
F4.20 Definitions (24/02/2020) |
F4.20 Family relationship requirements for the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.20 Family relationship requirements for the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.25 English language requirements for the Parent Category |
F4.25 English language requirements for the Parent Category (12/10/2022) |
F4.25 English language requirements for the Parent Category (24/02/2020) |
F4.25 Sponsorship requirements for the Parent Category (08/04/2013) |
F4.25 Sponsorship requirements for the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.25 Sponsorship requirements for the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.25 Undertakings of sponsors (15/12/2010) |
F4.25 Undertakings of sponsors (29/11/2010) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (01/04/2013) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (01/04/2014) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (01/04/2017) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (02/12/2013) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (07/12/2015) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (14/05/2013) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (26/11/2012) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (30/03/2015) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.30 Additional requirements for tier one of the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.30 Family relationship requirements for the Parent Category |
F4.30 Family relationship requirements for the Parent Category (24/02/2020) |
F4.35 Additional requirements for tier two of the Parent Category (26/11/2012) |
F4.35 Additional requirements for tier two of the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.35 Additional requirements for tier two of the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements (01/05/2023) |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements (12/10/2022) |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements (24/02/2020) |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements (25/07/2024) |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements (27/02/2023) |
F4.35 Sponsorship Requirements (28/02/2024) |
F4.40 Evidence |
F4.40 Evidence (08/04/2013) |
F4.40 Evidence (14/05/2013) |
F4.40 Evidence (30/03/2015) |
F4.40 Evidence (30/07/2012) |
F4.40 Evidence (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.40 Minimum income requirement for sponsors (24/02/2020) |
F4.45 Conditions of a resident visa granted under the Parent Category |
F4.45 Conditions of a resident visa granted under the Parent Category (24/02/2020) |
F4.45 Verification of family details and documents (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.5 Definitions (15/12/2010) |
F4.5 Definitions (26/11/2012) |
F4.5 Definitions (29/11/2010) |
F4.5 Definitions (30/07/2012) |
F4.5 Definitions (to 07/10/2019) |
F4.5 Expression of interest (EOI) and invitation to apply for residence |
F4.5 Expression of interest (EOI) and invitation to apply for residence (02/10/2020) |
F4.5 Expression of interest (EOI) and invitation to apply for residence (12/10/2022) |
F4.5 Expression of interest (EOI) and invitation to apply for residence (24/02/2020) |
F4.50 Conditions of a resident visa granted under the Parent Category (14/05/2013) |
F4.50 Conditions of a resident visa granted under the Parent Category (30/07/2012) |
F4.50 Conditions of a resident visa granted under the Parent Category (to 07/10/2019) |
F5 Dependent Child Category |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (01/10/2024) |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (18/04/2014) |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (22/08/2016) |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (24/03/2014) |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (29/05/2017) |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (29/11/2010) |
F5.1 How do dependent children qualify for a resident visa? (30/07/2012) |
F5.10 Evidence |
F5.10 Evidence (18/04/2014) |
F5.10 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
F5.10 Evidence (30/07/2012) |
F5.15 Verification of family details |
F5.20 Dependent children under 16 whose parents are separated or divorced |
F5.20 Dependent children under 16 whose parents are separated or divorced (29/11/2010) |
F5.25 Dependent children under 16 with only one parent holding New Zealand citizenship or a New Zealand residence class visa |
F5.25 Dependent children under 16 with only one parent holding New Zealand citizenship or a New Zealand residence class visa (26/11/2012) |
F5.25 Dependent children under 16 with only one parent holding... (29/11/2010) |
F5.30 English language requirements |
F5.35 Application under Dependent Child Category of person eligible for ... (29/11/2010) |
F5.35 Application under Dependent Child Category of person eligible for... |
F5.40 Resident visas with conditions |
F5.40 Resident visas with conditions (26/03/2012) |
F5.40 Resident visas with conditions (29/11/2010) |
F5.5 Definitions |
F6 Sibling and Adult Child Category (to 16/05/2012) |
F6.1 How do siblings and adult children qualify for a resident visa? (29/11/2010) |
F6.10 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
F6.15 Verification (29/11/2010) |
F6.20 Confirmation of offer of employment (29/11/2010) |
F6.25 Deferring the final decision (15/12/2010) |
F6.30 Undertakings of sponsors (15/12/2010) |
F6.30 Undertakings of sponsors (29/11/2010) |
F6.35 English language requirements (29/11/2010) |
F6.40 Conditions of a resident visa granted under the Sibling and Adult Child Category (29/11/2010) |
F6.5 Definitions (29/11/2010) |
F7 Inter-country adoption |
F7.1 Guidelines for inter-country adoptions |
F7.10 Pre-adoption information |
F7.10 Pre-adoption information (29/11/2010) |
F7.5 Citizenship procedure |
Family Categories |
Fiji |
France |
France (22/08/2016) |
France (25/07/2011) |
France (27/06/2016) |
France (28/02/2011) |
France (28/08/2017) |
France (29/11/2010) |
Fujian Province (14/05/2012) |
Fujian Province (29/11/2010) |
Fujian Province / 福建省 (10/12/2012) |
Fujian Province / 福建省 (to 23/09/2013) |
G |
G - I |
G - I |
G - I |
Gansu Province (14/05/2012) |
Gansu Province (29/11/2010) |
Gansu Province / 甘肃省 (10/12/2012) |
Gansu Province / 甘肃省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Generic Residence |
Generic temporary entry |
Germany |
Germany - Academic Qualifications |
Germany - Academic Qualifications (08/04/2013) |
Germany - Academic Qualifications (14/05/2012) |
Germany - Academic Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
Germany - Academic Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
Germany - Academic Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
Germany - Academic Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (08/04/2013) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (14/05/2012) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (22/08/2016) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (27/06/2016) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (27/08/2018) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (28/02/2011) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
Germany – Technical Vocational Qualifications |
Germany – Technical Vocational Qualifications (08/04/2013) |
Germany - Technical Vocational Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
Germany – Technical Vocational Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
Germany - Vocational Qualifications (14/05/2012) |
Germany - Vocational Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
Germany - Vocational Qualifications (28/02/2011) |
Germany - Vocational Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
Germany Exceptions (08/04/2013) |
Germany Exceptions (14/05/2012) |
Germany Exceptions (25/07/2011) |
Germany Exceptions (27/01/2014) |
Germany Exceptions (28/02/2011) |
Germany Exceptions (29/11/2010) |
Germany Exceptions (to 27/06/2016) |
Guangdong Province (14/05/2012) |
Guangdong Province (29/11/2010) |
Guangdong Province / 广东省 (10/12/2012) |
Guangdong Province / 广东省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Guangxi Autonomous Region (14/05/2012) |
Guangxi Autonomous Region (29/11/2010) |
Guangxi Autonomous Region / 广西壮族自治区 (10/12/2012) |
Guangxi Autonomous Region / 广西壮族自治区 (to 23/09/2013) |
Guizhou Province (14/05/2012) |
Guizhou Province (29/11/2010) |
Guizhou Province (to 10/12/2012) |
H |
H - J |
H1 Objective |
H2 Diplomatic, Consular, and Official staff, and accompanying dependants |
H2.1 Accompanying dependants |
H3 Domestic Staff |
H3 Domestic staff (29/11/2010) |
H4 Applications for visas for diplomatic, consular, and official staff, and their dependants |
H4 Applications for visas for diplomatic, consular, and official staff, and their dependants (18/04/2014) |
H4 Applications for visas for diplomatic, consular, and official staff, and their dependants (26/03/2012) |
H4 Applications for visas for diplomatic, consular, and official staff, and their dependants (29/11/2011) |
H4 Applications for visas for diplomatic, consular, and official staff, and their dependants (30/03/2015) |
H5 COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Entry Instructions (to 17/06/2020) |
H5 COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Entry Instructions (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.1 Objective (01/09/2022) |
H5.1 Objective (09/10/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (10/08/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (13/08/2021) |
H5.1 Objective (17/12/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (18/06/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (19/04/2021) |
H5.1 Objective (30/03/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (30/06/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (31/07/2022) |
H5.1 Objective (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.1 Objective (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (01/09/2022) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (03/04/2021) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (09/10/2020) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (10/05/2021) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (10/08/2020) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (12/05/2022) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (13/09/2021) |
H5.10 Expression of interest and Invitation to Apply (18/06/2020) |
H5.10 Expression of interest and Invitation to Apply (30/03/2020) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (30/06/2020) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (31/07/2022) |
H5.10 Expression of interest and Invitation to Apply (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.10 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.11 Submission of certain expressions of interest into the Pool (09/10/2020) |
H5.11 Submission of certain expressions of interest into the Pool (to 31/07/2022) |
H5.12 Lapsing an Expression of Interest (to 31/07/2022) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (01/09/2022) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (02/11/2020) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (03/04/2022) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (09/10/2020) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (10/08/2020) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (12/04/2022) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (13/08/2021) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (15/11/2021) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (28/09/2020) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (30/06/2020) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (31/07/2022) |
H5.15 Approval in principle (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.15 Approval in principle for other critical workers to travel to New Zealand (18/06/2020) |
H5.15 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (30/03/2020) |
H5.15 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.20 Determining an application (30/03/2020) |
H5.20 Determining an application (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (08/07/2022) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (10/08/2020) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (12/04/2022) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (12/07/2021) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (18/06/2020) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (21/04/2022) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (30/06/2020) |
H5.20 Making an application for a visa or variation of conditions (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.25 Definitions (30/03/2020) |
H5.25 Definitions (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (02/11/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (07/12/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (08/07/2022) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (08/11/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (09/10/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (10/05/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (10/08/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (12/05/2022) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (12/07/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (13/08/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (13/09/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (14/02/2022) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (14/06/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (18/06/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (28/09/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (29/11/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (30/04/2021) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (30/06/2020) |
H5.25 Determining an application for a visa or variation of conditions (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.30 Currency and conditions (30/03/2020) |
H5.30 Currency and conditions (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (01/01/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (01/02/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (02/01/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (02/11/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (03/03/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (05/03/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (05/08/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (05/11/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (08/07/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (09/10/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (10/05/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (10/07/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (10/08/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (11/02/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (11/09/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (12/04/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (12/05/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (12/07/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (12/10/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (13/06/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (13/08/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (14/02/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (14/03/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (14/06/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (15/11/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (16/06/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (16/08/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (17/12/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (18/06/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (18/07/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (20/04/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (20/12/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (21/01/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (21/01/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (21/01/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (21/12/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (24/09/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (25/11/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (27/04/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (28/05/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (28/07/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (28/09/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (28/09/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (29/11/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (30/04/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (30/06/2020) |
H5.30 Definitions (30/07/2021) |
H5.30 Definitions (31/07/2022) |
H5.30 Definitions (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.31 Marine Definitions (09/10/2020) |
H5.31 Marine Definitions (10/08/2020) |
H5.31 Marine Definitions (13/08/2021) |
H5.31 Marine Definitions (15/11/2021) |
H5.31 Marine Definitions (30/06/2020) |
H5.31 Marine Definitions (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (10/08/2020) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (12/05/2022) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (18/06/2020) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (28/09/2020) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (30/04/2021) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (30/06/2020) |
H5.35 Currency and conditions (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.35 Grant of work visa in special cases (30/03/2020) |
H5.35 Grant of work visa in special cases (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.40 Grant of work visa in special cases (18/06/2020) |
H5.40 Grant of work visa in special cases (30/06/2020) |
H5.40 Grant of work visa in special cases (to 29/07/2024) |
H5.5 Overview (01/01/2022) |
H5.5 Overview (08/07/2022) |
H5.5 Overview (09/10/2020) |
H5.5 Overview (10/08/2020) |
H5.5 Overview (18/06/2020) |
H5.5 Overview (30/03/2020) |
H5.5 Overview (30/06/2020) |
H5.5 Overview (to 17/06/2020) |
H5.5 Overview (to 29/07/2024) |
H6 COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Entry Instructions (relationship-based visitor visa for visa-waiver partners of New Zealanders) (to 29/07/2024) |
H6.1 Objective (05/10/2020) |
H6.1 Objective (to 29/07/2024) |
H6.10 Making an application for a relationship-based visitor visa (05/10/2020) |
H6.10 Making an application for a relationship-based visitor visa (12/07/2021) |
H6.10 Making an application for a relationship-based visitor visa (to 29/07/2024) |
H6.15 Determining an application for a relationship-based visitor visa (05/10/2020) |
H6.15 Determining an application for a relationship-based visitor visa (to 29/07/2024) |
H6.20 Currency and conditions of relationship-based visitor visas (to 29/07/2024) |
H6.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (05/10/2020) |
H6.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (13/09/2021) |
H6.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (to 29/07/2024) |
H7 COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Entry (nationally significant travel) Instructions (to 31/07/2022) |
H7.10 Making an application for a variation of conditions (14/06/2021) |
H7.10 Making an application for a variation of conditions (to 31/07/2022) |
H7.15 Determining an application for a variation of conditions (14/06/2021) |
H7.15 Determining an application for a variation of conditions (to 31/07/2022) |
H7.20 Conditions of varied visas (to 31/07/2022) |
H7.5 Overview (14/06/2021) |
H7.5 Overview (to 31/07/2022) |
H8 2022 Special Ukraine (COVID-19 Support Restricted Temporary Entry Instructions) Visa |
H8.1 Objective |
H8.1 Objective (15/03/2022) |
H8.10 Making an application for a 2022 Special Ukraine Visa |
H8.15 Determining an application for a 2022 Special Ukraine Visa |
H8.15 Determining an application for a 2022 Special Ukraine Visa (15/03/2022) |
H8.15 Determining an application for a 2022 Special Ukraine Visa (27/03/2023) |
H8.17 Requirements of a Supporting Family Member |
H8.20 Sponsorship Requirements |
H8.20 Sponsorship Requirements (15/03/2022) |
H8.25 Currency and conditions of 2022 Special Ukraine Visas (13/06/2022) |
H8.25 Currency and conditions of 2022 Special Ukraine Visas
|
H8.25 Currency and conditions of 2022 Special Ukraine Visas
(12/04/2022) |
H8.25 Currency and conditions of 2022 Special Ukraine Visas
(15/03/2022) |
H8.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply |
H8.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (15/03/2022) |
H8.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (15/03/2023) |
H8.5 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply (27/03/2023) |
Hainan Province (14/05/2012) |
Hainan Province (29/11/2010) |
Hainan Province (to 10/12/2012) |
Hebei Province (14/05/2012) |
Hebei Province (29/11/2010) |
Hebei Province / 河北省 (10/12/2012) |
Hebei Province / 河北省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Heilongjiang Province (14/05/2012) |
Heilongjiang Province (29/11/2010) |
Heilongjiang Province / 黑龙江省 (10/12/2012) |
Heilongjiang Province / 黑龙江省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Henan Province (14/05/2012) |
Henan Province (29/11/2010) |
Henan Province / 河南省 (10/12/2012) |
Henan Province / 河南省 (to 23/09/2012) |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong (19/02/2018) |
Hong Kong (22/08/2016) |
Hong Kong (25/07/2011) |
Hong Kong (26/09/2011) |
Hong Kong (27/06/2016) |
Hong Kong (28/08/2017) |
Hong Kong (29/11/2010) |
Hubei Province (14/05/2012) |
Hubei Province (29/11/2010) |
Hubei Province / 湖北省 (10/12/2012) |
Hubei Province / 湖北省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Hunan Province (14/05/2012) |
Hunan Province (29/11/2010) |
Hunan Province / 湖南省 (10/12/2012) |
Hunan Province / 湖南省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Hungary |
Hungary (05/12/2016) |
Hungary (20/08/2017) |
Hungary (25/07/2011) |
Hungary (26/09/2011) |
Hungary (29/11/2010) |
I |
I1 Interim Visas |
I1 Objective |
I1.1 Grant of an interim visa (07/02/2011) |
I1.1 Grant of an interim visa (26/03/2012) |
I1.1 Grant of an interim visa (to 26/08/2018) |
I1.1 Objective |
I1.10 Automated and manual processing of interim visas |
I1.10 Automated and manual processing of interim visas (27/08/2018) |
I1.10 Automated and manual processing of interim visas (to 26/08/2018) |
I1.10 Interim visa conditions (07/02/2011) |
I1.10 Interim visa conditions (26/03/2012) |
I1.10 Interim visa conditions (29/07/2013) |
I1.11 Automated and manual processing of interim visas (07/02/2011) |
I1.11 Automated and manual processing of interim visas (23/03/2011) |
I1.11 Automated and manual processing of interim visas (to 26/08/2018) |
I1.15 Currency of interim visas |
I1.15 Grant of interim visas (to 26/08/2018) |
I1.20 After the interim visa is granted (to 26/08/2018) |
I1.20 Conditions and restrictions of interim visas |
I1.20 Conditions and restrictions of interim visas (11/08/2023) |
I1.20 Conditions and restrictions of interim visas (23/12/2019) |
I1.5 Currency of an interim visa (to 26/08/2018) |
I1.5 Grant of an interim temporary visa (27/08/2018) |
I1.5 Grant of an interim visa |
I1.5 Grant of an interim visa (09/10/2023) |
I1.5 Grant of an interim visa (1/12/2021) |
I2 2021 Interim Visa |
I2.1 Objective |
I2.10 Currency and conditions of 2021 interim visas |
I2.10 Currency and conditions of 2021 interim visas (1/12/2021) |
I2.10 Currency and conditions of 2021 interim visas (16/12/2021) |
I2.15 Automated and manual processing of 2021 interim visas
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I2.5 Grant of a 2021 Interim Visa |
I2.5 Grant of a 2021 Interim Visa (01/03/2022) |
I2.5 Grant of a 2021 Interim Visa (01/12/2021) |
I3 Skilled Migrant Category interim visa |
I3.1 Objective |
I3.10 Grant of an SMC interim visa |
I3.10 Grant of an SMC interim visa (9/10/2023) |
I3.15 Currency and conditions of an SMC interim visa |
I3.5 Automated and manual processing of SMC interim visa |
India |
India (09/06/2014) |
India (10/12/2012) |
India (22/08/2016) |
India (23/09/2013) |
India (25/07/2011) |
India (26/09/2011) |
India (27/06/2016) |
India (29/11/2010) |
India 05/12/2016 |
India exceptions (29/11/2010) |
India Exceptions (to 26/09/2011) |
Indonesia |
Indonesia (19/02/2018) |
Indonesia (22/08/2016) |
Indonesia (25/07/2011) |
Indonesia (27/06/2016) |
Indonesia (27/08/2018) |
Indonesia (28/08/2017) |
Indonesia (29/11/2010) |
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (14/05/2012) |
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (29/11/2010) |
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region / 内蒙古自治区 (10/12/2012) |
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region / 内蒙古自治区 (to 23/09/2013) |
Interim Visas |
Interim Visas (to 26/08/2018) |
Iran |
Iran (22/08/2016) |
Iran (25/07/2011) |
Iran (27/06/2016) |
Iran (28/02/2011) |
Iran (28/08/2017) |
Iran (29/11/2010) |
Ireland |
Ireland |
Ireland |
Ireland - Academic Qualificaions (14/05/2012) |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications (08/04/2013) |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications (09/06/2014) |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications (22/08/2016) |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications (27/06/2016) |
Ireland - Academic Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (09/06/2014) |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (10/12/2012) |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (22/08/2016) |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (23/09/2013) |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (27/06/2016) |
Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
Ireland – Technical Craft Related Qualifications |
Ireland – Technical Craft Related Qualifications (09/06/2014) |
Ireland - Technical Craft related Qualifications (10/12/2012) |
Ireland – Technical Craft Related Qualifications (22/08/2016) |
Ireland – Technical Craft Related Qualifications (23/09/2013) |
Ireland – Technical Craft Related Qualifications (27/06/2016) |
Ireland – Technical Craft Related Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
Ireland (25/07/2011) |
Ireland (29/11/2010) |
Israel |
Israel (05/12/2016) |
Israel (25/07/2011) |
Israel (28/02/2011) |
Israel (29/11/2010) |
Italy |
Italy (19/02/2018) |
Italy (22/08/2016) |
Italy (25/07/2011) |
Italy (27/06/2016) |
Italy (28/02/2011) |
Italy (28/08/2017) |
Italy (29/11/2010) |
J |
J - L |
J - L |
J - L |
Japan |
Japan |
Japan |
Japan (05/12/2016) |
Japan (22/08/2016) |
Japan (25/07/2011) |
Japan (26/09/2011) |
Japan (27/06/2016) |
Japan (28/08/2017) |
Japan (29/11/2010) |
Jiangsu Province (14/05/2012) |
Jiangsu Province (29/11/2010) |
Jiangsu Province / 江苏省 (10/12/2012) |
Jiangsu Province / 江苏省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Jiangxi Province (14/05/2012) |
Jiangxi Province (29/11/2010) |
Jiangxi Province / 江西省 (10/12/2012) |
Jiangxi Province / 江西省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Jilin Province (07/02/2011) |
Jilin Province (14/05/2012) |
Jilin Province / 吉林省 (10/12/2012) |
Jilin Province / 吉林省 (to 23/09/2013) |
K |
K |
L |
L1 Objective |
L2 Limited visas |
L2.1 Who may apply for a limited visa |
L2.10 Effect of limited visa |
L2.15 Grant of limited visa a matter of discretion |
L2.20 Bonds and limited visas |
L2.25 Currency of limited visas |
L2.25 Currency of limited visas (29/11/2010) |
L2.30 Express purposes for a limited visa |
L2.30 Express purposes for a limited visa (29/11/2010) |
L2.35 Limitations to which holders of limited visas are subject |
L2.40 Conditions to which limited visas are subject |
L2.40 Conditions to which limited visas are subject (29/11/2010) |
L2.45 Further limited visas |
L2.45 Further limited visas (29/11/2010) |
L2.5 Who may not apply for a limited visa |
L2.50 Persons born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006 |
L3 Granting limited visas where temporary visa applied for |
L3.1 Granting limited visas to temporary visa applicants |
L3.5 When limited visas may not be granted to temporary visa applicants |
L4 Direct applications for a limited visa |
L4.1 Who may be included in a direct application for a limited visa |
L4.10 Processing of direct applications for a limited visa |
L4.15 Mandatory requirements for lodging a direct application for a limited visa |
L4.5 Partners and dependent children of holders of limited visas |
L4.5 Partners and dependent children of holders of limited visas (29/11/2010) |
L5 Requirements for direct application for limited visa |
L5.1 Requirement to be a 'bona fide applicant' intending a temporary stay in New Zealand for an express purpose |
L6 Special cases |
L6.1 Limited visas for some refugee or protection status claimants, refugees or protected people |
L6.1 Limited visas for some refugee or protection status claimants, refugees or protected people (08/05/2017) |
L6.1 Limited visas for some refugee or protection status claimants, refugees or protected people (26/11/2018) |
L6.1 Limited visas for some refugee or protection status claimants, refugees or protected people (29/11/2010) |
L6.1 Limited visas for some refugee or protection status claimants, refugees or protected people (30/03/2015) |
Liaoning Province (07/02/2011) |
Liaoning Province (14/05/2012) |
Liaoning Province / 辽宁省 (10/12/2012) |
Liaoning Province / 辽宁省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Limited visas |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M |
M1 Objective |
M2 members of a visiting force (including members ... |
M2 members of a visiting force (including members ...) (19/06/2017) |
M2 members of a visiting force (including members of the civilian component of the visiting force), or crew members of any craft transporting such people to new zealand |
M2.1 Military visa applications |
M2.1 Military visa applications (15/12/2010) |
M2.1 Military visa applications (29/11/2010) |
M2.10 Conditions of visa |
M2.15 Accompanying partners and dependent children |
M2.15 Accompanying partners and dependent children (29/11/2010) |
M2.5 Health and character requirements for members of a visiting force... |
Malaysia |
Malaysia |
Malaysia |
Malaysia (05/12/2016) |
Malaysia (08/04/2013) |
Malaysia (09/06/2014) |
Malaysia (14/05/2012) |
Malaysia (14/05/2013) |
Malaysia (22/08/2016) |
Malaysia (23/09/2013) |
Malaysia (25/07/2011) |
Malaysia (26/09/2023) |
Malaysia (27/01/2014) |
Malaysia (27/06/2016) |
Malaysia (29/11/2010) |
Military visas |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N - Z |
N1 Objective |
N1.1 Definition of 'transit passenger' (29/11/2010) |
N1.1 Obligation of transit passenger |
N2 Requirements for a transit visa |
N2.1 Who must apply for a transit visa |
N2.1 Who must apply for a transit visa (19/03/2020) |
N2.1 Who must apply for a transit visa? (07/04/2015) |
N2.1 Who must apply for a transit visa? (26/01/2015) |
N2.1 Who must apply for a transit visa? (29/11/2010) |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas (10/02/2021) |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas (19/03/2020) |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas (20/06/2020) |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas (28/08/2017) |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas (29/11/2010) |
N2.10 General rules for transit visas (31/03/2020) |
N2.5 Transit visa country waiver list |
N2.5 Transit visa country waiver list (19/03/2020) |
N2.5 Transit visa country waiver list (20/06/2020) |
N3 Lodging an application for a transit visa |
N3.1 Where to lodge an application |
N3.1 Where to lodge an application (02/12/2013) |
N3.1 Where to lodge an application (09/03/2021) |
N3.1 Where to lodge an application (29/11/2010) |
N3.10 Requirements for lodging an application |
N3.10 Requirements for lodging an application (29/11/2010) |
N3.15 Processing applications |
N3.20 No appeal against refusal of transit visa |
N3.5 How an application must be lodged |
N3.5 How an application must be lodged (29/11/2010) |
N4 Group Transit Visa for Chinese Nationals |
N4 Group Transit Visa for Chinese Nationals (29/11/2010) |
Netherlands |
Netherlands (05/12/2016) |
Netherlands (19/02/2018) |
Netherlands (22/08/2016) |
Netherlands (25/07/2011) |
Netherlands (27/06/2016) |
Netherlands (28/08/2017) |
Netherlands (29/11/2010) |
New Zealand |
New Zealand (07/11/2011) |
New Zealand (25/07/2011) |
New Zealand (28/08/2017) |
New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
Ningxia Autonomous Region (29/11/2010) |
Ningxia Autonomous Region (to 14/05/2012) |
O |
O |
O |
O |
O |
P |
P - R |
P - R |
P - R |
P - S |
People’s Republic of China |
People’s Republic of China (01/07/2013) |
People’s Republic of China (10/12/2012) |
People’s Republic of China (14/05/2012) |
People’s Republic of China (22/08/2016) |
People’s Republic of China (23/09/2013) |
People’s Republic of China (25/07/2011) |
People’s Republic of China (28/08/2017) |
People’s Republic of China (29/11/2010) |
People's Republic of China (09/06/2014) |
People's Republic of China (27/06/2016) |
Philippines |
Philippines |
Philippines |
Philippines (10/12/2012) |
Philippines (14/05/2012) |
Philippines (19/02/2018) |
Philippines (25/07/2011) |
Philippines (27/01/2014) |
Philippines (28/02/2011) |
Philippines (28/08/2017) |
Philippines (29/11/2010) |
Philippines (30/03/2015) |
Poland |
Poland (05/12/2016) |
Poland (25/07/2011) |
Poland (28/08/2017) |
Poland (29/11/2010) |
Q |
Qinghai Province (14/05/2012) |
Qinghai Province (29/11/2010) |
Qinghai Province (to 10/12/2012) |
R |
R Residence Instructions |
R1 Objective |
R2 Lodging an application |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (07/05/2018) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (18/04/2014) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (19/08/2013) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (22/05/2017) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (24/03/2014) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (28/08/2017) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (29/11/2010) |
R2.1 Who may be included in an application (30/07/2012) |
R2.10 Where to lodge an application |
R2.10 Where to lodge an application (29/11/2010) |
R2.15 Processing of applications |
R2.20 Date an application is lodged |
R2.20 Date an application is lodged (29/11/2010) |
R2.25 Date an application is made |
R2.25 Date an application is made (29/11/2010) |
R2.30 Receipt of applications |
R2.30 Receipt of applications (29/11/2010) |
R2.35 How an application must be lodged |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (04/04/2011) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (04/09/2021) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (07/05/2018) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (08/05/2017) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (17/11/2014) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (18/04/2014) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (29/11/2010) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (30/07/2012) |
R2.40 Mandatory requirements for lodging an application for a residence class visa (30/07/2021) |
R2.44 Additional requirements for an immigration adviser acting on behalf of an applicant |
R2.44 Additional requirements for an immigration adviser acting on behalf of an applicant (29/11/2010) |
R2.45 Additional requirements |
R2.45 Additional requirements (29/11/2010) |
R2.46 DNA testing for verifying claimed relationships |
R2.46 DNA testing for verifying claimed relationships (29/11/2010) |
R2.5 Who may not be included in an application |
R2.50 Applications not lodged in the prescribed manner |
R2.55 How to submit documents |
R2.55 How to submit documents (04/04/2011) |
R2.55 How to submit documents (29/11/2010) |
R2.60 Payment of the fee (02/12/2013) |
R2.60 Payment of the fee (29/11/2010) |
R2.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy |
R2.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (01/07/2019) |
R2.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (07/12/2015) |
R2.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (21/05/2018) |
R2.60 Payment of the fee and immigration levy (26/11/2018) |
R2.65 Lodging an Expression of Interest |
R3 Generic Adoptions |
R3.1 Definition of 'adoption' |
R3.5 Implications of adoptive relationships |
R4 Sponsorship for residence class visas |
R4.1 Objective |
R4.10 Sponsorship undertakings |
R4.15 Breach of sponsorship undertakings |
R4.20 Duration of sponsorship period |
R4.20 Duration of sponsorship period (29/11/2010) |
R4.25 Evidence of sponsorship |
R4.25 Evidence of sponsorship (29/11/2010) |
R4.5 Acceptable sponsors |
R4.5 Acceptable sponsors (29/07/2013) |
R4.5 Acceptable sponsors (29/11/2010) |
R5 Determining an Application |
R5.1 Applications determined by INZ officers |
R5.1 Applications determined by INZ officers (29/11/2010) |
R5.10 Verification |
R5.10 Verification (22/08/2016) |
R5.10 Verification (29/11/2010) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (01/02/2022) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (02/12/2019) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (03/04/2014) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (06/05/2012) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (06/08/2018) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (06/10/2013) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (07/12/2022) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (10/02/2021) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (10/06/2021) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (24/03/2014) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (26/11/2018) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (28/06/2018) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (28/07/2014) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (29/11/2010) |
R5.100 Ban on the grant of residence class visas to certain individuals and classes of individuals (30/07/2011) |
R5.105 Restrictions on the grant of residence class visas for New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) students and their dependants |
R5.105 Restrictions on the grant of residence class visas for students holding a New Zealand scholarship administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and their dependants |
R5.110 Compliance with employment and immigration law |
R5.110 Compliance with employment law (01/04/2017) |
R5.110 Compliance with employment law (28/08/2017) |
R5.111 Compliance with the Crimes Act |
R5.115 Partners and dependent children who must be included in a residence class visa application |
R5.120 Automated processing and granting |
R5.15 Explaining discrepancies in family details |
R5.15 Explaining discrepancies in family details (29/11/2010) |
R5.18 Effect of provisions of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 |
R5.20 Assessment of applications |
R5.20 Assessment of applications under nominated category (02/12/2013) |
R5.20 Assessment of applications under nominated category (29/11/2010) |
R5.25 Reclaiming airfares and expenses |
R5.30 Approving an application |
R5.30 Approving an application (23/07/2021) |
R5.30 Approving an application (29/11/2010) |
R5.35 Later application under any residence category by previous applicants |
R5.35 Later application under one of the Family Categories by previous applicants (29/11/2010) |
R5.45 Approval in principle |
R5.45 Approval in principle (28/08/2017) |
R5.45 Approval in principle (29/11/2010) |
R5.5 Evidential requirements |
R5.50 Lapsing an application (29/11/2010) |
R5.50 Lapsing an application (to 27/08/2017) |
R5.55 Declining an application |
R5.55 Declining an application (06/07/2015) |
R5.55 Declining an application (07/11/2011) |
R5.55 Declining an application (28/08/2017) |
R5.55 Declining an application (29/11/2010) |
R5.6 Age of applicant |
R5.60 Date of final decision |
R5.60 Date of final decision (29/11/2010) |
R5.65 Approved applications for residence class visas |
R5.65 Approved applications for residence class visas (05/10/2021) |
R5.65 Approved applications for residence class visas (15/12/2017) |
R5.65 Approved applications for residence class visas (22/06/2020) |
R5.65 Approved applications for residence class visas (24/04/2019) |
R5.65 Approved applications for residence class visas (29/11/2010) |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas (09/10/2023) |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas (13/05/2019) |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas (19/09/2022) |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas (21/11/2016) |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas (29/11/2010) |
R5.66 Travel conditions on resident visas (30/07/2012) |
R5.7 Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) |
R5.7 Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) (30/10/2019) |
R5.70 Newborn children of residence class visa holders |
R5.70 Newborn children of residence class visa holders (07/12/2015) |
R5.70 Newborn children of residence class visa holders (29/11/2010) |
R5.70 Newborn children of residence class visa holders (30/07/2012) |
R5.75 Status of people applying for a residence class visa while in New Zealand |
R5.80 Referring residence decisions to the Minister |
R5.90 Migrant Levy |
R5.90 Migrant Levy (25/07/2011) |
R5.90 Migrant levy (29/11/2010) |
R5.95 Character requirement for partners supporting Partnership Category applications |
R5.95 Character requirement for partners supporting Partnership Category applications (04/04/2011) |
R5.95 Character requirement for partners supporting Partnership Category applications (08/05/2017) |
R5.95 Character requirement for partners supporting Partnership Category applications (23/12/2019) |
R5.95 Character requirement for partners supporting Partnership Category applications (28/08/2017) |
R5.95 Character requirement for partners supporting Partnership Category applications (29/11/2010) |
R5.96 Health requirement for partners or dependent children not included in or withdrawn from a residence class visa application |
R6 New Zealand Residence Programme |
R6.1 New Zealand Residence Programme (01/07/2011) |
R6.1 New Zealand Residence Programme (12/10/2016) |
R6.1 New Zealand Residence Programme (20/07/2014) |
R6.1 New Zealand Residence Programme (29/11/2010) |
R6.1 New Zealand Residence Programme (revoked 01/07/2023) |
R6.10 Points systems (10/11/2016) |
R6.10 Points systems (27/11/2014) |
R6.10 Points systems (29/11/2010) |
R6.10 Points systems (revoked 01/07/2023) |
R6.5 Allocation of places within the New Zealand Residence Programme (01/07/2011) |
R6.5 Allocation of places within the New Zealand Residence Programme (12/10/2016) |
R6.5 Allocation of places within the New Zealand Residence Programme (20/07/2014) |
R6.5 Allocation of places within the New Zealand Residence Programme (29/11/2010) |
R6.5 Allocation of places within the New Zealand Residence Programme (revoked 01/07/2023) |
R7 Confirming or transferring a residence class visa |
R7.1 When confirmation is required |
R7.10 Procedure for confirming or transferring a residence class visa |
R7.10 Procedure for confirming or transferring a residence class visa (02/12/2013) |
R7.10 Procedure for confirming or transferring a residence class visa (21/05/2018) |
R7.10 Procedure for confirming or transferring a residence class visa (26/03/2012) |
R7.10 Procedure for confirming or transferring a residence class visa (29/11/2010) |
R7.15 Evidence |
R7.5 When transfer is required |
R8 Special Cases |
R8.1 Granting a visa under section 61 (26/03/3012) |
R8.1 Granting a visa under section 61 (29/11/2010) |
R8.1 Granting a visa under section 61 (to 30/09/2013) |
RA Applications For Residence Class Visas |
RA1 Currency and nature of residence class visas |
RA1.1 Currency and nature of a resident visa |
RA1.5 Currency and nature of a permanent resident visa |
RA2 Who does not need to apply for a residence class visa |
RA2.1 New Zealand citizens |
RA2.5 People waived from having to obtain a residence class visa to travel to New Zealand |
RA3 Who needs a residence class visa |
RA3.1 Who needs a residence class visa to travel to New Zealand |
RA3.5 Who needs a residence class visa to be in New Zealand |
RA4 Who is deemed to hold a residence class visa |
RA4.1 Who is deemed to hold a permanent resident visa |
RA4.10 Who is deemed to hold a resident visa without travel conditions |
RA4.5 Who is deemed to hold a resident visa with travel conditions |
RA5 Who may not apply for a residence class visa |
RA5 Who may not apply for a residence class visa (01/07/2013) |
RA5 Who may not apply for a residence class visa (24/04/2019) |
RA5 Who may not apply for a residence class visa (28/07/2022) |
RA5 Who may not apply for a residence class visa (28/08/2017) |
RA5 Who may not apply for a residence class visa (29/11/2010) |
RA5.1 Effect of being liable for deportation on residence class visa applications |
RA5.1 Effect of being liable for deportation on residence class visa applications (29/11/2010) |
RA6 Who is not eligible for a residence class visa |
RA6.1 Restrictions on the grant of residence class visas for New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) students and their dependants |
RA6.1 Restrictions on the grant of residence class visas for New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) students and their dependants (07/02/2011) |
RA6.1 Restrictions on the grant of residence class visas for New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP) students and their dependants (26/11/2012) |
RA6.1 Restrictions on the grant of residence class visas for NZAID supported students and their dependants (29/11/2010) |
RA7 Special directions |
RA8 Resident visas with conditions |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a residence class visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (28/06/2018) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a residence visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (06/07/2015) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (16/05/2014) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (17/07/2013) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (29/11/2010) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (30/04/2012) |
RA9 Restrictions on the grant of a visa to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) (30/11/2012) |
Refugees and protection |
Residence |
Residence from Work Category |
Romania |
Romania |
Romania |
Romania (05/12/2016) |
Romania (25/07/2011) |
Romania (26/09/2011) |
Romania (28/08/2017) |
Romania (29/11/2010) |
Russia (25/07/2011) |
Russia (28/02/2011) |
Russia (29/11/2010) |
Russia (to 27/06/2016) |
RV1 Generic provisions for applications made after the grant of a resident visa |
RV1.1 Objectives |
RV1.10 Lodging an application |
RV1.10 Lodging an application (02/12/2013) |
RV1.10 Lodging an application (08/05/2017) |
RV1.10 Lodging an application (29/11/2010) |
RV1.15 Evidence |
RV1.15 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
RV1.20 Determining the eligibility of non-principal applicants |
RV1.20 Determining the eligibility of non-principal applicants (07/11/2011) |
RV1.20 Determining the eligibility of non-principal applicants (11/04/2016) |
RV1.20 Determining the eligibility of non-principal applicants (15/12/2010) |
RV1.20 Determining the eligibility of non-principal applicants (26/11/2012) |
RV1.20 Including family members in applications (29/11/2010) |
RV1.25 Declining an application from former residence class visa holders |
RV1.25 Declining an application from former residence class visa holders (11/04/2016) |
RV1.25 Declining an application from former residence class visa holders (24/03/2014) |
RV1.25 Declining an application from former residence class visa holders (25/08/2014) |
RV1.5 Overview |
RV1.5 Overview (29/11/2010) |
RV2 Resident visa holders applying for a permanent resident visa |
RV2.1 Who is not eligible for a permanent resident visa? |
RV2.1 Who is not eligible for a permanent resident visa? (11/04/2016) |
RV2.1 Who is not eligible for a permanent resident visa? (24/03/2014) |
RV2.1 Who is not eligible for a permanent resident visa? (29/11/2010) |
RV2.1 Who is not eligible for a permanent resident visa? (30/07/2012) |
RV2.10 Permanent resident visas for holders of resident visas with investment conditions imposed under section 49(1) (24/03/2014) |
RV2.10 Permanent resident visas for holders of resident visas with investment conditions imposed under sections 49(1) or 50 |
RV2.10 Permanent resident visas for holders of resident visas with investment conditions imposed under sections 49(1) or 50 (11/04/2016) |
RV2.10 Permanent resident visas for holders of resident visas with investment conditions imposed under sections 49(1) or 50 (21/11/2016) |
RV2.15 Permanent resident visas for residents who have renounced New Zealand citizenship |
RV2.16 Permanent resident visas for residents affected by terrorist attacks on 15 March 2019 |
RV2.16 Permanent resident visas for residents affected by terrorist attacks on 15 March 2019 (24/04/2019) |
RV2.17 Permanent resident visas for residents applying for the Afghan Emergency Resettlement Category |
RV2.20 Declining applications for permanent resident visas (29/11/2010) |
RV2.20 Permanent resident visas for Filipino dairy workers who have provided false documents and hold a South Island Contribution resident visa |
RV2.25 Declining applications for permanent resident visas |
RV2.5 How do resident visa holders or former holders qualify for a permanent resident visa? |
RV2.5 How do resident visa holders or former holders qualify for a permanent resident visa? (11/04/2016) |
RV2.5 How do resident visa holders or former holders qualify for a permanent resident visa? (21/11/2016) |
RV2.5 How do resident visa holders or former holders qualify for a permanent resident visa? (24/03/2014) |
RV2.5 How do resident visa holders or former holders qualify for a permanent resident visa? (29/11/2010) |
RV3 Variation of travel conditions on resident visas |
RV3.1 Applications for variations of travel conditions |
RV3.1 Applications for variations of travel conditions (11/04/2016) |
RV3.10 14-day variation of travel conditions |
RV3.10 14-day variation of travel conditions (29/11/2010) |
RV3.15 Variation of travel conditions for principal applicants with investment conditions under Section 49(1) |
RV3.20 Special provisions |
RV3.20 Special provisions (29/11/2010) |
RV3.5 12-month variation of travel conditions |
RV4 Grant of a second or subsequent resident visa |
RV4.1 Who is not eligible for a second or subsequent resident visa? |
RV4.1 Who is not eligible for a second or subsequent resident visa? (24/03/2014) |
RV4.1 Who is not eligible for a second or subsequent resident visa? (29/11/2010) |
RV4.10 Determining an application for a second or subsequent resident visa |
RV4.10 Determining an application for a second or subsequent resident visa (07/11/2011) |
RV4.10 Determining an application for a second or subsequent resident visa (24/03/2014) |
RV4.15 Conditions imposed on a second or subsequent resident visa |
RV4.15 Conditions imposed on a second or subsequent resident visa (07/11/2011) |
RV4.15 Conditions imposed on a second or subsequent resident visa (29/11/2010) |
RV4.20 Special provisions for the grant of a second or subsequent resident visa |
RV4.20 Special provisions for the grant of a second or subsequent resident visa (29/11/2010) |
RV4.5 Who may apply for a second or subsequent resident visa? |
RW1 Objective |
RW1 Objective (29/11/2010) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employer) work instructions (01/11/2021) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (01/07/2021) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (06/07/2015) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (07/10/2019) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (13/05/2019) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (20/10/2021) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (22/08/2016) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (28/09/2020) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (30/07/2011) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (30/09/2020) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent (Accredited Employers) work instructions (31/08/2023) |
RW2 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the Talent... (29/11/2010) |
RW2.1 Eligibility for a permanent resident visa |
RW2.1 Eligibility for a permanent resident visa (29/11/2010) |
RW2.10 Evidential requirements |
RW2.10 Evidential requirements (01/07/2021) |
RW2.10 Evidential Requirements (29/11/2010) |
RW2.5 Requirements for employment |
RW2.5 Requirements for employment (01/04/2017) |
RW2.5 Requirements for employment (25/08/2014) |
RW2.5 Requirements for employment (29/11/2010) |
RW3 Residence instructions for holders of... |
RW3.1 Definition of 'New Zealand organisation of national repute' |
RW3.10 Evidential requirements |
RW3.5 Support by a New Zealand organisation of national repute and sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor |
RW4 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted ... (26/11/2012) |
RW4 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted ... (29/11/2010) |
RW4 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the long term skill shortage list work instructions |
RW4 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the long term skill shortage list work instructions (01/11/2021) |
RW4 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under the long term skill shortage list work instructions (21/11/2016) |
RW4.1 Requirements for employment |
RW4.1 Requirements for employment (01/04/2017) |
RW4.1 Requirements for employment (17/11/2014) |
RW4.1 Requirements for employment (25/08/2014) |
RW4.1 Requirements for employment (29/11/2010) |
RW4.5 Evidential requirements |
RW4.5 Evidential requirements (01/11/2021) |
RW4.5 Evidential requirements (29/11/2021) |
RW5 English language requirements under the Residence from Work Category |
RW5.1 Minimum standard of English |
RW5.1 Minimum standard of English (07/11/2011) |
RW5.1 Minimum standard of English (21/05/2018) |
RW5.1 Minimum standard of English (21/11/2016) |
RW5.1 Minimum standard of English (29/11/2010) |
RW5.10 Employment in New Zealand as English-speaking background |
RW5.15 Evidence of employment in New Zealand |
RW5.20 INZ to collect charge on behalf of TEC |
RW5.25 TEC to arrange ESOL tuition |
RW5.30 Applicant's Agreement with TEC |
RW5.35 Completion of agreement |
RW5.35 Completion of Agreement (29/11/2010) |
RW5.40 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased |
RW5.40 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased (08/05/2017) |
RW5.40 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased (21/11/2016) |
RW5.40 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased (26/11/2012) |
RW5.40 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased (28/08/2017) |
RW5.40 The amount of ESOL tuition to be pre-purchased (29/11/2010) |
RW5.45 Failure to pre-purchase ESOL tuition |
RW5.5 Evidence of an English-speaking background |
RW5.50 Limited period to use ESOL tuition |
RW5.50 Limited period to use ESOL tuition (29/11/2010) |
RW5.55 Refunds of ESOL tuition money |
RW6 Migrant Levy |
RW6 Migrant Levy (29/11/2010) |
RW7 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under religious worker instructions |
RW7.10 Sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor |
RW7.10 Sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor (01/04/2017) |
RW7.10 Sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor (07/11/2011) |
RW7.10 Sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor (30/03/2015) |
RW7.15 Evidential requirements |
RW7.15 Evidential requirements (07/11/2011) |
RW7.15 Evidential requirements (30/07/2012) |
RW7.20 Conditions and currency of Religious Worker visas |
RW7.5 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under Religious Worker instructions |
RW7.5 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under Religious Worker instructions (07/11/2011) |
RW8 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions |
RW8 Residence instructions for holders of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions (22/05/2017) |
RW8.10 South Island Contribution resident visas for Filipino dairy workers who have provided false documents |
RW8.10 South Island Contribution resident visas for Filipino dairy workers who have provided false documents (22/05/2017) |
RW8.5 Resident visa subject to conditions |
S |
S |
S - T |
S cont. |
S1 Special Categories for certain nationalities |
S1.1 Pitcairn Islanders |
S1.1 Pitcairn Islanders (01/04/2017) |
S1.1 Pitcairn Islanders (29/11/2010) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/04/2013) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/04/2014) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/04/2016) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/04/2017) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/06/2018) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/07/2012) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/07/2013) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (01/10/2022) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (04/04/2011) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (07/12/2015) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (08/05/2017) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (11/04/2024) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (13/05/2019) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (20/10/2023) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (22/08/2016) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (25/08/2014) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (26/03/2012) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (27/08/2023) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (28/08/2017) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (29/11/2010) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (30/03/2015) |
S1.10 Samoan Quota Scheme (30/04/2011) |
S1.11 Residual Quota Places Category |
S1.11 Residual Quota Places Category (29/11/2010) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/04/2013) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/04/2014) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/04/2016) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/04/2017) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/06/2018) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/07/2012) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/07/2013) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (01/10/2022) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (04/04/2011) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (07/12/2015) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (11/04/2024) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (13/05/2019) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (20/10/2023) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (22/08/2016) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (25/08/2014) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (26/03/2012) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (27/08/2023) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (28/08/2017) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (29/11/2010) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (30/03/2015) |
S1.40 Pacific Access Category (30/04/2011) |
S1.41 Residual PAC Places Category |
S1.41 Residual PAC Places Category (29/11/2010) |
S1.45 Special Samoan Quota Places Category |
S1.45 Special Samoan Quota Places Category (01/04/2017) |
S1.45 Special Samoan Quota Places Category (08/05/2017) |
S1.45 Special Samoan Quota Places Category (29/11/2010) |
S1.50 Special PAC Places Category |
S1.50 Special PAC Places Category (01/04/2017) |
S1.50 Special PAC Places Category (08/05/2017) |
S1.50 Special PAC Places Category (29/11/2010) |
S2 Special directions Instructions |
S2.1 Requests for special directions |
S2.1 Requests for special directions (29/11/2010) |
S2.10 Requests from prohibited people |
S2.5 Procedure |
S2.5 Procedure (29/11/2010) |
S3 Refugee and Protection Category |
S3.1 Objective |
S3.10 Permanent resident visas for refugees and protected persons |
S3.10 Permanent resident visas for refugees and protected persons (26/03/2012) |
S3.10 Permanent resident visas for refugees and protected persons (29/11/2010) |
S3.15 Requirements for making an application for grant of a permanent resident visa (29/11/2010) |
S3.15 Requirements for making an application for grant of a permanent resident visa (refugee or protection status) |
S3.15 Requirements for making an application for grant of a permanent resident visa (refugee or protection status) (26/03/2012) |
S3.17 Requirements for making an application for grant of a permanent resident visa (mandated refugee) |
S3.17 Requirements for making an application for grant of a permanent resident visa (mandated refugee) (26/03/2012) |
S3.20 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (29/11/2010) |
S3.20 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (refugee or protection status) |
S3.20 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (refugee or protection status) (26/03/2012) |
S3.20 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (refugee or protection status) (29/07/2013) |
S3.20 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (refugee or protection status) (30/07/2012) |
S3.22 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (mandated refugee) |
S3.22 Requirements for grant of a permanent resident visa (mandated refugee) (26/03/2012) |
S3.25 Temporary entry class visas |
S3.25 Temporary entry class visas (29/11/2010) |
S3.30 Deportation orders |
S3.35 Entry of overseas dependants of approved refugee or protection status claimants |
S3.40 Liability for deportation on cancellation of refugee or protection status |
S3.40 Revoking residence (29/11/2010) |
S3.5 Categories of refugee and protected persons (29/11/2010) |
S3.5 Categories of refugees and protected persons |
S3.5 Categories of refugees and protected persons (26/03/2012) |
S4 Special residence Categories |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (01/07/2022) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (07/09/2020) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (07/12/2015) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (08/04/2013) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (08/05/2017) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (08/05/2017) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (08/05/2017) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (14/09/2023) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (15/12/2017) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (26/03/2012) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (27/08/2023) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (29/07/2013) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (29/11/2010) |
S4.10 Refugee Family Support Category (30/07/2012) |
S4.15 Residence Category for victims of people trafficking |
S4.15 Residence Category for victims of people trafficking (25/07/2011) |
S4.20 Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category |
S4.20 Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category (15/12/2017) |
S4.20 Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category (01/07/2013) |
S4.20 Refugee Quota Family Reunification Category (26/03/2012) |
S4.25 Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category (03/11/2021) |
S4.25 Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category (15/12/2017) |
S4.25 Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category Pilot |
S4.25 Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category Pilot (14/09/2023) |
S4.25 Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship Category Pilot (25/07/2022) |
S4.30 Christchurch Response (2019) Category (to 26/07/2024) |
S4.35 Afghan Emergency Resettlement Category |
S4.35 Afghan Emergency Resettlement Category (05/10/2021) |
S4.40 Ukraine Resident Visa |
S4.5 Residence Category for victims of domestic violence (07/11/2011) |
S4.5 Residence Category for victims of domestic violence (29/11/2010) |
S4.5 Residence Category for victims of domestic violence (30/03/2015) |
S4.5 Residence Category for victims of family violence |
S4.5 Residence Category for victims of family violence (23/12/2019) |
S5 COVID-19 Support Residence Instructions (to 31/07/2022) |
S5.1 Objective (09/10/2020) |
S5.1 Objective (to 31/07/2022) |
S5.10 Australians with a critical purpose to travel to New Zealand (30/07/2021) |
S5.10 Australians with a critical purpose to travel to New Zealand (to 12/04/2022) |
S5.15 Australian partners of New Zealand citizens and residence class visa holders (to 13/04/2022) |
S5.5 First time holders of resident visas who left New Zealand holding a work visa and who normally live in New Zealand (09/10/2020) |
S5.5 First time holders of resident visas who left New Zealand holding a work visa and who normally live in New Zealand (12/07/2021) |
S5.5 First time holders of resident visas who left New Zealand holding a work visa and who normally live in New Zealand (17/12/2020) |
S5.5 First time holders of resident visas who left New Zealand holding a work visa and who normally live in New Zealand (to 31/07/2022) |
S6 2021 Resident Visa Category (to 01/08/2022) |
S6.1 Objective (to 01/08/2022) |
S6.10 2021 Resident Visa Requirements (01/12/2021) |
S6.10 2021 Resident Visa Requirements (01/12/2021) |
S6.10 2021 Resident Visa Requirements (01/12/2021) |
S6.10 2021 Resident Visa Requirements (14/03/2022) |
S6.10 2021 Resident Visa Requirements (21/02/2022) |
S6.10 2021 Resident Visa Requirements (to 01/08/2022) |
S6.15 Requirement to be Settled, Skilled or Scarce (to 01/08/2022) |
S6.15 Requirements to be Settled, Skilled or Scarce (1/12/2021) |
S6.20 Fees (to 01/08/2022) |
S6.5 Applying for a 2021 Resident Visa (1/12/2021) |
S6.5 Applying for a 2021 Resident Visa (1/12/2021) |
S6.5 Applying for a 2021 Resident Visa (1/12/2021) |
S6.5 Applying for a 2021 Resident Visa (to 01/08/2022) |
Shaanxi Province (14/05/2012) |
Shaanxi Province (29/11/2010) |
Shaanxi Province / 陕西省 (10/12/2012) |
Shaanxi Province / 陕西省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Shandong Province (14/05/2012) |
Shandong Province (29/11/2010) |
Shandong Province / 山东省 (10/12/2013) |
Shandong Province / 山东省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Shanghai Municipality (14/05/2012) |
Shanghai Municipality (29/11/2010) |
Shanghai Municipality / 上海市 (10/12/2013) |
Shanghai Municipality / 上海市 (to 23/09/2013) |
Shanxi Province (14/05/2012) |
Shanxi Province (29/11/2010) |
Shanxi Province / 山西省 (10/12/2012) |
Shanxi Province / 山西省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Sichuan Province (29/11/2010) |
Sichuan Province (14/05/2012) |
Sichuan Province / 四川省 (10/12/2012) |
Sichuan Province / 四川省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Singapore |
Singapore (05/12/2016) |
Singapore (09/06/2014) |
Singapore (10/12/2012) |
Singapore (14/05/2012) |
Singapore (22/08/2016) |
Singapore (23/09/2013) |
Singapore (25/07/2011) |
Singapore (27/01/2014) |
Singapore (27/06/2016) |
Singapore (28/02/2011) |
Singapore (28/08/2017) |
Singapore (29/11/2010) |
Skilled Migrant Category (EOI pre-16 August 2023) (to 26/07/2024) |
Skilled Migrant Category (to 27/08/2017) |
Skilled Migrant Residence Instructions |
SM1 Objective (to 27/08/2017) |
SM1 Objective and overview |
SM1.1 Objective (to 26/07/2024) |
SM1.10 Points for employability and capacity building factors (15/01/2018) |
SM1.10 Points for employability and capacity building factors (24/02/2020) |
SM1.10 Points for employability and capacity building factors (26/11/2018) |
SM1.10 Points for employability and capacity building factors (28/08/2017) |
SM1.10 Points for employability and capacity building factors (to 26/07/2024) |
SM1.5 Overview (18/05/2020) |
SM1.5 Overview (28/08/2017) |
SM1.5 Overview (to 26/07/2024) |
SM10 Bonus points: partner's skilled employment in New Zealand (to 27/08/2017) |
SM10 Requirements for occupational registration |
SM10.1 Aim and intent (to 26/07/2024) |
SM10.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM10.10 Award of points (27/08/2017) |
SM10.10 Effect of occupational registration on eligibility for points (to 26/07/2024) |
SM10.5 Occupations requiring registration (28/08/2017) |
SM10.5 Occupations requiring registration (to 26/07/2024) |
SM10.5 Points for partner's skilled employment in New Zealand (to 27/08/2017) |
SM11 Resident visas subject to conditions |
SM11 Work experience (to 27/08/2017) |
SM11.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM11.1 Resident visas may be subject to conditions (to 26/07/2024) |
SM11.10 Requirements for recognition (to 27/08/2017) |
SM11.10 Where occupational registration is subject only to interview by the Medical or Dental Council (to 26/07/2024) |
SM11.15 Additional requirements for recognition of work experience (to 27/08/2017) |
SM11.15 Meeting s 49(1) conditions (to 26/07/2024) |
SM11.20 Compliance with conditions (to 26/07/2024) |
SM11.20 Evidence (to 27/08/2017) |
SM11.25 Non-compliance with conditions (to 26/07/2024) |
SM11.5 Offer of skilled employment or skilled employment for less than three months (to 26/07/2024) |
SM11.5 Points for recognised work experience (to 27/08/2017) |
SM12 Bonus points: work experience in New Zealand (to 27/08/2017) |
SM12.1 Aim and intent (27/08/2018) |
SM12.5 Points for recognised work experience in New Zealand (27/08/2017) |
SM13 Bonus points: work experience in an identified future growth area or an area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM13.1 Aim and intent (27/08/2017) |
SM13.10 Work experience in an identified future growth area (to 27/08/2017) |
SM13.20 Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage (29/11/2010) |
SM13.20 Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM13.5 Points for recognised work experience in an identified future growth area or area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14 Recognised qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14.10 Points for recognised qualifications (04/04/2011) |
SM14.10 Points for recognised qualifications (25/07/2011) |
SM14.10 Points for recognised qualifications (29/11/2010) |
SM14.10 Points for recognised qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14.20 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
SM14.20 Evidence (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14.30 NZQA involvement in the assessment of qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14.35 NZQA Pre-Assessment Results (PARs),... (to 27/08/2017) |
SM14.5 Recognition of qualifications (29/11/2010) |
SM14.5 Recognition of qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM15 Bonus points: New Zealand qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM15.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM15.5 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications (07/02/2011) |
SM15.5 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications (07/11/2011) |
SM15.5 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications (25/07/2011) |
SM15.5 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications (26/03/2012) |
SM15.5 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications (29/11/2010) |
SM15.5 Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM16 Bonus points: qualifications in an identified future growth area or an area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM16.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM16.10 Qualifications in an identified future growth area (to 27/08/2017) |
SM16.20 Qualifications in an area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM16.25 Removal of an occupation from the Long Term Skill Shortage List (to 27/08/2017) |
SM16.5 Bonus points for recognised qualification (29/11/2010) |
SM16.5 Bonus points for recognised qualification (to 27/08/2017) |
SM17 Bonus points: partner's recognised qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM17.1 Aim and Intent (29/11/2010) |
SM17.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM17.5 Bonus points for a partner's recognised qualifications (07/11/2011) |
SM17.5 Bonus points for a partner's recognised qualifications (25/07/2011) |
SM17.5 Bonus points for a partner's recognised qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM17.5 Bonus points: partner's recognised qualifications (30/07/2011) |
SM18 Age (to 27/08/2017) |
SM18.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM18.10 Evidence (to 27/08/2017) |
SM18.5 Points (to 27/08/2017 |
SM19 Requirements for occupational registration (to 27/08/2017) |
SM19.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM19.10 Effect of occupational registration on eligibility for points (to 27/08/2017) |
SM19.15 Effect on points for qualifications (to 27/08/2017) |
SM19.20 Effect on points for skilled employment (to 27/08/2017) |
SM19.5 Occupations requiring registration (29/11/2010) |
SM19.5 Occupations requiring registration (to 27/08/2017) |
SM2 Expressions of Interest and Invitation to Apply |
SM2 Overview of Skilled Migrant Category (12/10/2016) |
SM2 Overview of Skilled Migrant Category (17/11/2014) |
SM2 Overview of Skilled Migrant Category (29/11/2010) |
SM2 Overview of Skilled Migrant Category (to 27/08/2017) |
SM2.1 Submitting an Expression of Interest (09/11/2022) |
SM2.1 Submitting an Expression of interest (25/10/2022) |
SM2.1 Submitting an Expression of interest (28/08/2017) |
SM2.1 Submitting an Expression of interest (to 26/07/2024) |
SM2.10 Invitation to apply for a resident visa (28/08/2017) |
SM2.10 Invitation to apply for a resident visa (to 26/07/2024) |
SM2.10 Invitation to apply for resident visa (19/02/2018) |
SM2.5 Selection from the Pool (02/10/2020) |
SM2.5 Selection from the Pool (09/11/2022) |
SM2.5 Selection from the Pool (24/10/2022) |
SM2.5 Selection from the Pool (28/08/2017) |
SM2.5 Selection from the Pool (to 26/07/2024) |
SM20 Bonus points: close family in New Zealand (to 27/08/2017) |
SM20.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM20.10 Definition of 'adult sibling' and 'adult child' (to 27/08/2017) |
SM20.15 Evidence of relationship to close family member (to 27/08/2017) |
SM20.20 Evidence that New Zealand is the primary place of established residence (to 27/08/2017) |
SM20.5 Close family in New Zealand (to 27/08/2017) |
SM21 Settlement and contribution requirements (to 27/08/2017) |
SM21.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM21.10 Assessment of whether a principal applicant can realise their potential to successfully settle and contribute (04/04/2011) |
SM21.10 Assessment of whether a principal applicant can realise their potential to successfully settle and contribute (25/07/2011) |
SM21.10 Assessment of whether a principal applicant can realise their potential to successfully settle and contribute (29/11/2010) |
SM21.10 Assessment of whether a principal applicant can realise their potential to successfully settle and contribute (to 27/08/2017) |
SM21.15 Grant of a resident visa following deferral (29/11/2010) |
SM21.15 Grant of a resident visa following deferral (to 27/08/2017) |
SM21.5 Assessment of ability to settle and contribute (29/11/2010) |
SM21.5 Assessment of ability to settle and contribute (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3 Applying for residence |
SM3 Expression of Interest and Invitation to Apply instructions (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3.1 Ability to apply (18/05/2020) |
SM3.1 Ability to apply (28/08/2017) |
SM3.1 Ability to apply (to 26/07/2024) |
SM3.1 Expressing interest in being invited to apply under the Skilled Migrant Category (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3.10 Provision of evidence (28/08/2017) |
SM3.10 Provision of evidence (to 26/07/2024) |
SM3.10 Submission of Expressions of Interest to the Pool (29/11/2010) |
SM3.10 Submission of Expressions of Interest to the Pool (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3.15 Approving an application (19/02/2018) |
SM3.15 Approving an application (28/08/2017) |
SM3.15 Approving an application (to 26/07/2024) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (01/02/2011) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (01/02/2014) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (01/02/2015) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (01/08/2014) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (06/07/2015) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (07/12/2015) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (12/10/2016) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (18/08/2013) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (25/07/2011) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (29/11/2010) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (30/07/2012) |
SM3.15 Selection of Expressions of Interest (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3.20 Currency of an Expression of Interest (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3.20 Deferral of a decision on the resident visa application (to 26/07/2024) |
SM3.25 Invitation to apply for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category (29/11/2010) |
SM3.25 Invitation to apply for a resident visa under the Skilled Migrant Category (to 27/08/2017 |
SM3.5 Implications of providing false or misleading information (to 27/08/2017) |
SM3.5 Skilled Migrant Category requirements (28/08/2017) |
SM3.5 Skilled Migrant Category requirements (to 26/07/2024) |
SM4 English Language Requirements |
SM4 Summary of requirements (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.1 Ability to apply (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.1 Aim and intent (to 26/07/2024) |
SM4.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (21/05/2018) |
SM4.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (25/10/2022) |
SM4.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (28/08/2017) |
SM4.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (to 26/07/2024) |
SM4.10 Health, character and English language requirements (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.15 Employability and capacity building requirements (SM7 to SM20) (29/11/2010) |
SM4.15 Employability and capacity building requirements (SM7 to SM20) (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.15 English language requirements for partners where bonus points are claimed for the partner's skilled employment or recognised qualifications (to 26/07/2024) |
SM4.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (28/08/2017) |
SM4.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (to 26/07/2024) |
SM4.20 Settlement and contribution requirements (SM21) (29/11/2010) |
SM4.20 Settlement and contribution requirements (SM21) (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.25 Migrant levy (06/12/2015) |
SM4.25 Migrant levy (29/11/2010) |
SM4.30 Resident visa subject to conditions (01/11/2015) |
SM4.30 Resident visa subject to conditions (29/11/2010) |
SM4.30 Resident visa subject to conditions (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.35 Compliance with conditions (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.40 Non-compliance with conditions (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.5 Approval of applications under the Skilled Migrant Category (29/11/2010) |
SM4.5 Approval of applications under the Skilled Migrant Category (to 27/08/2017) |
SM4.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (21/05/2018) |
SM4.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (25/10/2022) |
SM4.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (28/08/2017) |
SM4.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (to 26/07/2024) |
SM5 Age |
SM5 English Language Requirements (to 27/08/2017) |
SM5.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM5.1 Points (to 26/07/2024) |
SM5.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (12/10/2016) |
SM5.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (17/10/2016) |
SM5.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (29/11/2010) |
SM5.10 English language requirements for non-principal applicants (to 27/08/2017) |
SM5.15 English language requirements for partners where... (29/11/2010) |
SM5.15 English language requirements for partners where... (to 27/08/2017) |
SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (07/11/2011) |
SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (21/11/2016) |
SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (26/11/2012) |
SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (29/11/2010) |
SM5.20 Pre-purchase of ESOL tuition (to 27/08/2017 |
SM5.5 Evidence (to 26/07/2024) |
SM5.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (12/10/2016) |
SM5.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (25/07/2011) |
SM5.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (29/11/2010) |
SM5.5 Minimum standard of English language for principal applicants (to 27/08/2017 |
SM6 Skilled employment |
SM6 Summary of points for employability and capacity building factors (25/07/2011) |
SM6 Summary of points for employability and capacity building factors (29/11/2010) |
SM6 Summary of points for employability and capacity building factors (to 27/08/2017) |
SM6.1 Aim and intent (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (15/01/2018) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (15/02/2021) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (19/07/2021) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (21/05/2018) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (24/02/2020) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (24/10/2022) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (26/11/2018) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (27/02/2023) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (28/08/2017) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (30/10/2019) |
SM6.10 Skilled Employment (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.15 Relevance of qualification(s) to employment (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (15/01/2018) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (19/07/2021) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (24/02/2020) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (24/05/2021) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (24/10/2022) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (26/11/2018) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (28/08/2017) |
SM6.20 Calculating remuneration (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.30 Additional requirements for skilled employment (19/02/2018) |
SM6.30 Additional requirements for skilled employment (28/08/2017) |
SM6.30 Additional requirements for skilled employment (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.35 Requirements for employers (28/08/2017) |
SM6.35 Requirements for employers (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.40 Bonus points for employment in an area of absolute skills shortage (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.5 Points for skilled employment (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.50 Bonus points for employment outside the Auckland region (to 26/07/2024) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (15/01/2018) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (19/07/2021) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (24/02/2020) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (24/10/2022) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (26/11/2018) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (28/08/2017) |
SM6.60 Bonus points for high remuneration (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7 Skilled employment (to 27/08/2017) |
SM7 Skilled work experience |
SM7.1 Aim and intent (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM7.10 Requirements for skilled work experience (19/02/2018) |
SM7.10 Requirements for skilled work experience (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7.10 Requirements for skilled work experience(28/08/2017) |
SM7.10 Skilled Employment (07/11/2011) |
SM7.10 Skilled Employment (29/11/2010) |
SM7.10 Skilled Employment (to 27/08/2017) |
SM7.15 Additional requirements for skilled employment (29/11/2010) |
SM7.15 Additional requirements for skilled employment (to 27/08/2017) |
SM7.15 Comparable labour markets (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7.20 Additional requirements for skilled work experience (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7.20 Requirements for employers (07/12/2015) |
SM7.20 Requirements for employers (29/11/2010) |
SM7.20 Requirements for employers (to 27/08/2017) |
SM7.25 Bonus points for recognised skilled work experience in New Zealand (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7.30 Bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage (to 26/07/2024) |
SM7.5 Points for skilled employment (to 27/08/2017) |
SM7.5 Points for skilled work experience (to 26/07/2024) |
SM8 Bonus points: employment in an identified future growth area or area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM8 Recognised qualifications |
SM8.1 Aim and intent (to 26/07/2024) |
SM8.1 Aims and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM8.10 Employment in an identified future growth area (29/11/2010) |
SM8.10 Employment in an identified future growth area (to 27/08/2017) |
SM8.10 Recognition of qualifications (28/08/2017) |
SM8.10 Recognition of qualifications (to 26/07/2024) |
SM8.15 Evidence (to 26/07/2024) |
SM8.20 Employment in an area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM8.20 NZQA involvement in the assessment of qualifications (to 26/07/2024) |
SM8.25 Bonus points: New Zealand qualifications (28/08/2017) |
SM8.25 Bonus points: New Zealand qualifications (to 26/07/2024) |
SM8.5 Points for employment in an identified future growth area or area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017) |
SM8.5 Points for recognised qualifications (28/08/2017) |
SM8.5 Points for recognised qualifications (to 26/07/2024) |
SM9 Bonus points for partners’ skilled employment and recognised qualifications |
SM9 Bonus points: employment outside the Auckland region (to 27/08/2017) |
SM9.1 Aim and intent (to 26/07/2024) |
SM9.1 Aim and intent (to 27/08/2017) |
SM9.10 Bonus points for partners’ recognised qualifications (28/08/2017) |
SM9.10 Bonus points for partners’ recognised qualifications (to 26/07/2024) |
SM9.10 Definition: Employment outside the Auckland region (29/11/2010) |
SM9.10 Definition: Employment outside the Auckland region (to 27/08/2017) |
SM9.15 Evidence |
SM9.5 Bonus points for employment outside the Auckland region (04/04/2011) |
SM9.5 Bonus points for employment outside the Auckland region (29/11/2010) |
SM9.5 Bonus points for employment outside the Auckland region (to 27/08/2017) |
SM9.5 Bonus points for partners’ skilled employment in New Zealand (to 26/07/2024) |
South Africa |
South Africa |
South Africa |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (09/06/2014) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (10/12/2012) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (28/02/2011) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
South Africa - Academic Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
South Africa - Other Trade Qualifications |
South Africa - Other Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (28/02/2011) |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
South Africa - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (10/12/2012) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (19/02/2018) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (28/02/2011) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
South Africa - Trade Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
South Africa - Trade, Technical and Vocational Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
South Africa (23/09/2023) |
South Africa Exceptions (10/12/2012) |
South Africa exceptions (25/07/2011) |
South Africa Exceptions (26/09/2011) |
South Africa Exceptions (27/01/2013) |
South Africa exceptions (28/02/2011) |
South Africa exceptions (29/11/2010) |
South Africa Exceptions (to 27/08/2017) |
South Korea |
South Korea (08/04/2013) |
South Korea (14/05/2012) |
South Korea (25/07/2011) |
South Korea (27/01/2014) |
South Korea (28/08/2017) |
South Korea (29/11/2010) |
South Korea (30/03/2015) |
South Pacific |
South Pacific (05/12/2016) |
South Pacific (09/06/2014) |
South Pacific (10/12/2012) |
South Pacific (22/08/2016) |
South Pacific (23/09/2013) |
South Pacific (27/06/2016) |
South Pacific Countries (14/05/2012) |
South Pacific Countries (25/07/2011) |
South Pacific Countries (28/02/2011) |
South Pacific Countries (29/11/2010) |
Special Categories |
Special temporary visas |
SR1 Skilled Residence Visas |
SR1.1 Overview |
SR1.1 Overview (01/07/2023) |
SR1.1 Overview (05/09/2022) |
SR1.1 Overview (12/09/2023) |
SR1.1 Overview (29/05/2023) |
SR1.1 Overview (31/10/2022) |
SR2 General Requirements |
SR2.1 Assessment of employment |
SR2.1 Skilled Residence: Green List Straight to Residence objective (31/10/2022) |
SR2.1 Skilled Residence: Straight to Residence objective (05/09/2022) |
SR2.10 English Language Requirements |
SR2.10 English Language Requirements (09/10/2023) |
SR2.10 Skilled Residence: Green List Straight to Residence acceptable employment (11/08/2023) |
SR2.10 Skilled Residence: Green List Straight to Residence acceptable employment (29/05/2023) |
SR2.10 Skilled Residence: Green List Straight to Residence acceptable employment (31/10/2022) |
SR2.10 Skilled Residence: Straight to Residence acceptable employment (05/09/2022) |
SR2.5 Calculating remuneration |
SR2.5 Skilled Residence: Green List Straight to Residence summary of requirements (31/10/2022) |
SR2.5 Skilled Residence: Straight to Residence summary of requirements (05/09/2022) |
SR3 Skilled Migrant Category |
SR3.1 Objective |
SR3.1 Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence objective (31/10/2022) |
SR3.1 Skilled Residence: Work to Residence objective (05/09/2022) |
SR3.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence role (11/08/2023) |
SR3.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence role (31/10/2022) |
SR3.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Work to Residence role (05/09/2022) |
SR3.10 Summary of requirements |
SR3.10 Summary of requirements (09/10/2023) |
SR3.15 Points Summary |
SR3.15 Points Summary (09/10/2023) |
SR3.15 Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (01/07/2023) |
SR3.15 Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (11/08/2023) |
SR3.15 Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (29/05/2023) |
SR3.15 Skilled Residence: Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (05/09/2022) |
SR3.15 Skilled Residence: Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (31/10/2022) |
SR3.20 Skilled employment |
SR3.20 Skilled employment (09/10/2023) |
SR3.20 Work in New Zealand earning at least twice the median wage (01/07/2023) |
SR3.20 Work in New Zealand earning at least twice the median wage (11/08/2023) |
SR3.25 Skill categories |
SR3.25 Skill categories (09/10/2023) |
SR3.25 Skill categories (28/02/2024) |
SR3.30 Points for New Zealand registration, licensing, or certification |
SR3.35 Skilled work experience in New Zealand |
SR3.35 Skilled work experience in New Zealand (09/10/2023) |
SR3.5 Applying for a Skilled Migrant Category Visa |
SR3.5 Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence summary of requirements (11/08/2023) |
SR3.5 Skilled Residence: Green List Work to Residence summary of requirements (31/10/2022) |
SR3.5 Skilled Residence: Work to Residence summary of requirements (05/09/2022) |
SR4 Green List: Straight to Residence |
SR4.1 Objective |
SR4.1 Skilled Residence: Highly Paid objective (revoked 01/07/2023) |
SR4.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Highly Paid role (05/09/2022) |
SR4.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Highly Paid role (revoked 01/07/2023) |
SR4.10 Acceptable employment in a Tier 1 Green List role |
SR4.10 Acceptable employment in a Tier 1 Green List role (09/10/2023) |
SR4.15 Skilled Residence: Highly Paid requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (05/09/2022) |
SR4.15 Skilled Residence: Highly Paid requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (revoked 01/07/2023) |
SR4.5 Skilled Residence: Highly Paid summary of requirements (revoked 01/07/2023) |
SR4.5 Summary of requirements |
SR4.5 Summary of requirements (09/10/2023) |
SR5 Green List: Work to Residence |
SR5.1 Evidence of meeting employment and work in New Zealand requirements (05/09/2022) |
SR5.1 Evidence of meeting employment and work in New Zealand requirements (31/10/2022) |
SR5.1 Objective |
SR5.10 Acceptable employment in a Tier 2 Green List role |
SR5.10 Acceptable employment in a Tier 2 Green List role (09/10/2023) |
SR5.10 Acceptable employment in a Tier 2 Green List role (28/02/2024) |
SR5.10 Assessment of whether a role is on the Green List (05/09/2022) |
SR5.10 Assessment of whether a role is on the relevant list (31/10/2022) |
SR5.15 English Language Requirements (05/09/2022) |
SR5.15 English Language Requirements (29/09/2023) |
SR5.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Tier 2 Green List role |
SR5.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Tier 2 Green List role (09/10/2023) |
SR5.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Tier 2 Green List role (26/06/2024) |
SR5.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Tier 2 Green List role (28/02/2024) |
SR5.20 Work in New Zealand earning at least twice the median wage |
SR5.20 Work in New Zealand earning at least twice the median wage (09/10/2023) |
SR5.5 Calculating remuneration (05/09/2022) |
SR5.5 English Language Requirements (31/10/2022) |
SR5.5 Summary of requirements |
SR5.5 Summary of requirements (09/10/2023) |
SR6 Care Workforce: Work to Residence |
SR6.1 Care Workforce: Work to Residence objective |
SR6.1 Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence objective (31/10/2022) |
SR6.10 Acceptable employment in a Care Workforce sector role |
SR6.10 Acceptable employment in a Care Workforce sector role (01/01/2024) |
SR6.10 Acceptable employment in a Care Workforce sector role (09/10/2023) |
SR6.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence (11/08/2023) |
SR6.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence (31/10/2022) |
SR6.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Care Workforce sector role |
SR6.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Care Workforce sector role (07/04/2024) |
SR6.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Care Workforce sector role (09/10/2023) |
SR6.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Care Workforce sector role (26/06/2024) |
SR6.15 Requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand in a Care Workforce sector role (28/02/2024) |
SR6.15 Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (01/07/2023) |
SR6.15 Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (11/08/2023) |
SR6.15 Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (29/05/2023) |
SR6.15 SKilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (31/10/2022) |
SR6.5 Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence summary of requirements (11/08/2023) |
SR6.5 Skilled Residence: Care Workforce Work to Residence summary of requirements (31/10/2022) |
SR6.5 Summary of requirements |
SR6.5 Summary of requirements (01/01/2024) |
SR6.5 Summary of requirements (09/10/2023) |
SR6.5 Summary of requirements (28/02/2024) |
SR7 Transport Sector: Work to Residence |
SR7.1 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence objective (29/05/2023) |
SR7.1 Transport Sector: Work to Residence objective |
SR7.1 Transport Sector: Work to Residence objective (09/10/2023) |
SR7.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence (11/08/2023) |
SR7.10 Acceptable employment in a Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence (29/05/2023) |
SR7.10 Acceptable employment in a Transport Sector role |
SR7.10 Acceptable employment in a Transport Sector role (09/10/2023) |
SR7.10 Acceptable employment in a Transport Sector role (28/02/2024) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (01/05/2024) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (01/07/2023) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (07/04/2024) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (09/10/2023) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (10/03/2025) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (11/08/2023) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (26/06/2024) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (28/02/2024) |
SR7.15 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence requirements for 24 months of work in New Zealand (29/05/2023) |
SR7.5 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence summary of requirements (11/08/2023) |
SR7.5 Skilled Residence: Transport Sector Work to Residence summary of requirements (29/05/2023) |
SR7.5 Transport Sector: Work to Residence Summary of requirements |
SR7.5 Transport Sector: Work to Residence Summary of requirements (09/10/2023) |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka (08/04/2013) |
Sri Lanka (09/06/2014) |
Sri Lanka (14/05/2012) |
Sri Lanka (25/07/2011) |
Sri Lanka (26/09/2011) |
Sri Lanka (27/01/2014) |
Sri Lanka (28/08/2017) |
Sri Lanka (29/11/2010) |
Sri Lanka (30/03/2015) |
Sri Lanka exceptions (29/11/2010) |
Sri Lanka Exceptions (to 26/09/2011) |
Student Visas |
Sweden |
Sweden (05/12/2016) |
Sweden (25/07/2011) |
Sweden (27/08/2018) |
Sweden (28/02/2011) |
Sweden (28/08/2017) |
Sweden (29/11/2010) |
Switzerland |
Switzerland (05/12/2016) |
Switzerland (26/09/2011) |
Switzerland (28/08/2017) |
Switzerland (29/11/2010) |
T |
T |
T |
T |
T - Y |
Taiwan |
Taiwan (05/12/2016) |
Taiwan (25/07/2011) |
Taiwan (28/08/2017) |
Taiwan (29/11/2010) |
Temporary entry class visa |
Thailand |
Thailand (22/08/2016) |
Thailand (25/07/2011) |
Thailand (27/06/2016) |
Thailand (28/02/2011) |
Thailand (28/08/2017) |
Thailand (29/11/2010) |
Tianjin Municipality (14/05/2012) |
Tianjin Municipality (29/11/2010) |
Tianjin Municipality / 天津市 (10/12/2012) |
Tianjin Municipality / 天津市 (to 23/09/2013) |
Tibet Autonomous Region (29/11/2010) |
Tibet Autonomous Region (to 14/05/2012) |
Transit visa |
U |
U |
U |
U |
U |
U |
U cont. |
U contd. |
U1 Objectives |
U10 Special Categories |
U10.1 Student visas and permission to study for refugee or protection status claimants (02/12/2013) |
U10.1 Student visas and permission to study for refugee or protection status claimants (29/11/2010) |
U10.1 Student visas and permission to study for refugee or protection status claimants (30/03/2015) |
U10.1 Student visas and permission to study for refugee or protection status claimants (to 27/08/2017) |
U10.5 Student visas and permission to study for child victims of people trafficking |
U11 New Zealand Agency for International Development- (NZAID-) supported students (29/11/2010) |
U11 New Zealand Aid Programme-supported students (07/02/2011) |
U11 New Zealand Aid Programme-supported students (07/11/2011) |
U11 New Zealand Aid Programme-supported students (26/11/2012) |
U11 New Zealand Aid Programme-supported students (28/08/2017) |
U11 New Zealand scholarship students |
U11 New Zealand scholarship students (13/05/2019) |
U11.1 New Zealand Agency for International Development- (NZAID-) supported students undertaking employment (29/11/2010) |
U11.1 New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP)-supported students undertaking employment (02/12/2013) |
U11.1 New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP)-supported students undertaking employment (04/04/2011) |
U11.1 New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP)-supported students undertaking employment (07/02/2011) |
U11.1 New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP)-supported students undertaking employment (07/11/2011) |
U11.1 New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP)-supported students undertaking employment (28/08/2017) |
U11.1 Students holding a New Zealand scholarship undertaking employment |
U11.1 Students holding a New Zealand scholarship undertaking employment (13/05/2019) |
U12 Foreign government-supported students |
U12 Foreign government-supported students (26/11/2012) |
U12.1 Country providing support must have an education agreement with New Zealand |
U13 Students undertaking employment |
U13.1 Work conditions for all students |
U13.10 Work conditions for secondary school students |
U13.10 Work conditions for secondary school students (02/12/2013) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (01/01/2022) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (07/12/2015) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (09/10/2023) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (21/05/2018) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (21/11/2016) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (22/08/2016) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (26/06/2024) |
U13.15 Work conditions for students enrolled at a tertiary institution or private training establishment (28/08/2017) |
U13.15 Work conditions for tertiary students (02/12/2013) |
U13.15 Work conditions for tertiary students (21/01/2014) |
U13.15 Work conditions for tertiary students (25/08/2014) |
U13.5 Work conditions for practical experience requirements |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot (01/05/2019) |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot (07/04/2015) |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot (08/05/2017) |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot (14/02/2017) |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot (21/05/2018) |
U14 Pathway student visas pilot (26/11/2018) |
U14.10 Currency and conditions of pathway student visas |
U14.10 Currency and conditions of pathway student visas (04/02/2016) |
U14.10 Currency and conditions of pathway student visas (07/12/2015) |
U14.10 Currency and conditions of pathway student visas (21/11/2016) |
U14.15 Changing and complying with pathway student visa conditions |
U14.15 Changing and complying with pathway student visa conditions (04/02/2016) |
U14.15 Changing and complying with pathway student visa conditions (07/12/2015) |
U14.15 Changing and complying with pathway student visa conditions (08/05/2017) |
U14.15 Changing and complying with pathway student visa conditions (21/11/2016) |
U14.15 Changing and complying with pathway student visa conditions (26/11/2018) |
U14.20 Provider requirements |
U14.20 Provider requirements (01/01/2022) |
U14.20 Provider requirements (07/12/2015) |
U14.20 Provider requirements (08/05/2017) |
U14.20 Provider requirements (14/02/2017) |
U14.20 Provider requirements (22/08/2016) |
U14.20 Provider requirements (26/11/2018) |
U14.20 Provider requirements (28/08/2017) |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa (01/05/2019) |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa (04/02/2016) |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa (07/12/2015) |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa (14/02/2017) |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa (21/05/2018) |
U14.5 Requirements to be granted a pathway student visa (26/11/2018) |
U15 Multiple short-term English language programmes of study |
U16 Students affected by New Zealand Qualifications Authority Compliance notification |
U16.1 Application and evidence |
U16.5 Currency and conditions |
U2 The need to apply for a student visa |
U2.1 Persons requiring a student visa |
U2.1 Persons requiring a student visa (29/11/2010) |
U2.5 When a student visa is not required |
U2.5 When a student visa is not required (25/07/2011) |
U2.5 When a student visa is not required (29/11/2010) |
U2.5 When a student visa is not required (30/07/2012) |
U3 Student visa requirements |
U3.1 Summary |
U3.1 Summary (02/12/2013) |
U3.1 Summary (07/11/2011) |
U3.1 Summary (11/02/2021) |
U3.1 Summary (13/05/2019) |
U3.1 Summary (22/08/2016) |
U3.1 Summary (25/07/2011) |
U3.1 Summary (29/11/2010) |
U3.1 Summary (30/07/2012) |
U3.10 Course fees (29/11/2010) |
U3.10 Tuition fees |
U3.10 Tuition fees (02/12/2013) |
U3.10 Tuition fees (13/05/2019) |
U3.10 Tuition fees (26/11/2012) |
U3.10 Tuition fees (28/08/2017) |
U3.10 Tuition fees (30/07/2012) |
U3.10 Tuition fees (31/07/2022) |
U3.15 Accommodation requirements for fee-paying foreign students |
U3.15 Accommodation requirements for fee-paying foreign students (07/02/2011) |
U3.15 Accommodation requirements for fee-paying foreign students (22/08/2016) |
U3.15 Accommodation requirements for fee-paying foreign students (25/07/2011) |
U3.15 Guarantee of accommodation (29/11/2010) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (02/12/2013) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (07/09/2022) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (11/02/2021) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (20/12/2021) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (21/11/2011) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (22/08/2016) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (25/07/2011) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (26/03/2012) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
U3.20 Sufficient funds for maintenance while in New Zealand (31/07/2022) |
U3.25 Outward travel |
U3.30 Students aged 13 and under and students enrolled in Years 1 to 8 (08/04/2013) |
U3.30 Students aged 13 and under and students enrolled in Years 1 to 8 (29/11/2010) |
U3.30 Students aged under 10 |
U3.30 Students aged under 10 (22/08/2016) |
U3.35 Definition of a 'domestic student' (01/01/2022) |
U3.35 Definition of a 'domestic student' (19/02/2024) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (02/12/2013) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (07/02/2011) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (07/11/2011) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (11/04/2016) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (13/05/2019) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (25/07/2011) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (26/11/2012) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (28/08/2017) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (29/11/2010) |
U3.35 Definition of 'domestic student' (30/07/2012) |
U3.40 Students who wish to change their course of study and/or education provider (02/02/2011) |
U3.40 Students who wish to change their course of study and/or education provider (29/11/2010) |
U3.40 Students who wish to change their programme of study and/or education provider (02/12/2013) |
U3.40 Students who wish to change their study conditions |
U3.40 Students who wish to change their study conditions (28/08/2017) |
U3.45 Insurance requirements for fee-paying foreign students |
U3.45 Insurance requirements for fee-paying foreign students (13/05/2019) |
U3.45 Insurance requirements for fee-paying foreign students (21/11/2016) |
U3.45 Insurance requirements for fee-paying foreign students (22/08/2016) |
U3.45 Insurance requirements for fee-paying foreign students (30/07/2012) |
U3.5 Offer of a place |
U3.5 Offer of a place (02/12/2013) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (07/02/2011) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (07/11/2011) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (22/08/2016) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (24/03/2014) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (25/07/2011) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (29/11/2010) |
U3.5 Offer of a place (30/07/2012) |
U3.50 Payment of costs for Managed Isolation and Quarantine for students who are nominated individuals in COVID-19 Restricted Temporary Entry Immigration Instructions (11/02/2021) |
U3.50 Payment of costs for Managed Isolation and Quarantine for students who are nominated individuals in COVID-19 Restricted Temporary Entry Immigration Instructions (20/12/2021) |
U3.50 Payment of costs for Managed Isolation and Quarantine for students who are nominated individuals in COVID-19 Restricted Temporary Entry Immigration Instructions (to 29/08/2022) |
U3.7 Confirmation of enrolment |
U3.7 Confirmation of enrolment (07/11/2011) |
U4 Categories of foreign student |
U4.1 Full scholarship students (see U11) (07/02/2011) |
U4.1 Full scholarship students (see U11) (29/11/2010) |
U4.1 Fully supported students |
U4.1 Fully supported students (26/11/2012) |
U4.10 Fee-paying foreign students |
U4.10 Fee-paying foreign students (29/11/2010) |
U4.15 Exchange students |
U4.15 Exchange students (02/12/2013) |
U4.15 Exchange students (07/11/2011) |
U4.15 Exchange students (22/08/2016) |
U4.15 Exchange students (26/11/2012) |
U4.15 Exchange students (28/08/2017) |
U4.15 Exchange students (29/11/2010) |
U4.20 Vocational trainees |
U4.20 Vocational trainees (07/02/2011) |
U4.20 Vocational trainees (08/05/2017) |
U4.20 Vocational trainees (13/05/2019) |
U4.20 Vocational trainees (17/11/2014) |
U4.20 Vocational trainees (28/08/2017) |
U4.20 Vocational trainees (29/11/2010) |
U4.5 Dependant fee scholarship students |
U4.5 Dependant fee scholarship students (29/11/2010) |
U5 Courses of study available to foreign students (13/01/2014) |
U5 Programmes of study available to foreign students |
U5.1 Status of education providers and courses (25/07/2011) |
U5.1 Status of education providers and courses (29/11/2010) |
U5.1 Status of education providers and programmes |
U5.1 Status of education providers and programmes (08/05/2017) |
U5.1 Status of education providers and programmes (13/01/2014) |
U5.1 Status of education providers and programmes (22/08/2016) |
U5.1 Status of education providers and programmes (28/08/2017) |
U5.1 Status of education providers and programmes (30/07/2012) |
U5.10 Primary and secondary schools (private) |
U5.10 Primary and secondary schools (private) (02/12/2013) |
U5.10 Primary and secondary schools (private) (29/11/2010) |
U5.15 Private training establishments |
U5.15 Private training establishments (01/01/2022) |
U5.15 Private training establishments (02/12/2013) |
U5.15 Private training establishments (29/11/2010) |
U5.15 Private training establishments (30/07/2012) |
U5.20 Tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Wananga) |
U5.20 Tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Wananga) (07/02/2011) |
U5.20 Tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Wananga) (13/05/2019) |
U5.20 Tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Wananga) (29/11/2010) |
U5.20 Tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Wananga) (30/07/2012) |
U5.5 Primary and secondary schools (state and integrated) |
U5.5 Primary and secondary schools (state and integrated) (02/12/2013) |
U5.5 Primary and secondary schools (state and integrated) (07/02/2011) |
U5.5 Primary and secondary schools (state and integrated) (13/05/2019) |
U5.5 Primary and secondary schools (state and integrated) (29/11/2010) |
U5.5 Primary and secondary schools (state and integrated) (30/07/2012) |
U6 Obtaining student visas |
U6.1 Courses of study lasting longer than 3 months (07/11/2011) |
U6.1 Courses of study lasting longer than 3 months (29/11/2010) |
U6.1 Programmes of study lasting longer than 3 months |
U6.10 Membership of professional associations |
U6.15 Graduation |
U6.20 Variations to work visas and visitor visas to allow study (02/12/2013) |
U6.20 Variations to work visas and visitor visas to allow study (08/04/2013) |
U6.20 Variations to work visas and visitor visas to allow study (25/07/2011) |
U6.20 Variations to work visas and visitor visas to allow study (29/11/2010) |
U6.20 Variations to work visas and visitor visas to allow study (to 06 July 2015) |
U6.25 Further temporary visas |
U6.25 Further temporary visas (29/11/2010) |
U6.30 Currency of student visas |
U6.30 Currency of student visas (29/11/2010) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a course of study (29/11/2010) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a course of study (30/07/2012) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study (02/12/2013) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study (21/05/2018) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study (22/08/2016) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study (25/08/2014) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study (28/08/2017) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study (31/07/2022) |
U6.35 Visas for the length of a programme of study: Aviation students |
U6.40 Conditions of student visas |
U6.40 Conditions of student visas (02/12/2013) |
U6.40 Conditions of student visas (29/11/2010) |
U6.5 Distance education (correspondence) students |
U6.5 Distance education (correspondence) students (29/11/2010) |
U7 After the student visa is granted |
U7 Part-time study (26/11/2018) |
U7.1 Students transferring from scholarship to fee-paying foreign student status |
U7.1 Students transferring from scholarship to fee-paying foreign student status (07/02/2011) |
U7.1 Students transferring from scholarship to fee-paying foreign student status (29/11/2010) |
U7.1 Students transferring from scholarship to fee-paying foreign student status (30/07/2012) |
U7.10 Student visa holders liable for deportation |
U7.10 Student visa holders liable for deportation (02/12/2013) |
U7.10 Student visa holders liable for deportation (29/11/2010) |
U7.10 Student visa holders liable for deportation (30/07/2012) |
U7.15 Students undertaking employment (07/02/2011) |
U7.15 Students undertaking employment (07/11/2011) |
U7.15 Students undertaking employment (27/08/2012) |
U7.15 Students undertaking employment (29/11/2010) |
U7.15 Students undertaking employment (to 02/12/2013) |
U7.20 Part-time study |
U7.20 Part-time study (02/12/2013) |
U7.20 Part-time study (29/11/2010) |
U7.25 Temporary exemption from the requirement to live with a legal guardian in New Zealand |
U7.25 Temporary exemption from the requirement to live with a legal guardian in New Zealand (22/08/2016) |
U7.25 Temporary exemption from the requirement to live with a legal guardian in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
U7.25 Temporary exemption from the requirement to live with a legal guardian in New Zealand (31/07/2022) |
U7.5 Second and subsequent courses (29/11/2010) |
U7.5 Second and subsequent programmes of study |
U8 Dependants |
U8.1 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents (29/11/2010) |
U8.1 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residents (to 26/11/2012) |
U8.10 Partners and dependent children of diplomatic, consular or official staff |
U8.10 Partners and dependent children of diplomatic, consular or official staff (29/11/2010) |
U8.10 Partners and dependent children of diplomatic, consular or official staff (30/07/2012) |
U8.15 Dependent children of military visa holders |
U8.15 Dependent children of military visa holders (01/07/2013) |
U8.15 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders (29/11/2010) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/01/2022) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/04/2014) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/04/2016) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/04/2017) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/07/2013) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/07/2018) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (01/07/2021) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (02/12/2013) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (06/10/2024) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (08/05/2017) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (13/05/2019) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (18/04/2014) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (21/02/2022) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (25/09/2023) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (27/07/2020) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (28/08/2017) |
U8.20 Dependent children of holders of work visas (30/03/2015) |
U8.20 Dependent children of work visa holders |
U8.20 Dependent children of work visa holders (15/08/2024) |
U8.20 Dependent children of work visa holders (26/06/2024) |
U8.20 Dependent children of work visa holders (26/07/2024) |
U8.20 Dependent children of work visa holders (31/10/2024) |
U8.20 Partners and dependent children of holders of work visas (01/04/2013) |
U8.20 Partners and dependent children of holders of work visas (07/11/2011) |
U8.20 Partners and dependent children of holders of work visas (25/07/2011) |
U8.20 Partners and dependent children of holders of work visas (26/11/2012) |
U8.20 Partners and dependent children of holders of work visas (29/11/2010) |
U8.20 Partners and dependent children of holders of work visas (30/07/2012) |
U8.25 Dependent children of holders of student visas |
U8.25 Dependent children of holders of student visas (02/12/2013) |
U8.25 Dependent children of holders of student visas (07/11/2011) |
U8.5 People entering New Zealand for the purpose of marriage wishing to study |
U8.5 People entering New Zealand for the purpose of marriage wishing to study (29/11/2010) |
U9 Vocational trainees |
U9.1 Air New Zealand trainees (02/12/2013) |
U9.1 Air New Zealand trainees (29/11/2010) |
U9.1 Air New Zealand trainees (to 25/08/2014) |
U9.10 Religious trainees (02/12/2013) |
U9.10 Religious trainees (29/11/2010) |
U9.10 Religious trainees (to 06/07/2015) |
U9.15 New Zealand Aid Programme Short-Term Training Award (STTA) trainees (07/02/2011) |
U9.15 New Zealand Aid Programme Short-Term Training Scholarship (STTS) trainees (28/08/2017) |
U9.15 New Zealand Short Term Training Scholarship (STTS) trainees |
U9.15 NZAID Short-Term Training Award (STTA) trainees (29/11/2010) |
U9.5 Nautical students |
U9.5 Nautical students (29/11/2010) |
United Kingdom |
United Kingdom |
United Kingdom |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (10/12/2012) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (24/03/2014) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (25/07/2011) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
United Kingdom - Academic Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
United Kingdom - Awarding Institutions (1) (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom - Awarding Institutions (2) (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom – Other Trade Qualifications |
United Kingdom – Other Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
United Kingdom - Professional Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom - Technical and Vocational Qualifications |
United Kingdom - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (04/04/2011) |
United Kingdom - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
United Kingdom - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (29/11/2010) |
United Kingdom - Technical and Vocational Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications |
United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications (10/12/2012) |
United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications (27/01/2014) |
United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications (28/08/2017) |
United Kingdom - Trade and Craft Qualifications (30/03/2015) |
United Kingdom Exceptions (10/12/2012) |
United Kingdom exceptions (25/07/2011) |
United Kingdom Exceptions (26/09/2011) |
United Kingdom Exceptions (27/01/2014) |
United Kingdom exceptions (29/11/2010) |
United Kingdom Exceptions (to 27/08/2017) |
United Kingdom Technical and Vocational (27/01/2014) |
United States of America |
United States of America |
United States of America |
United States of America (09/06/2014) |
United States of America (10/12/2012) |
United States of America (14/05/2012) |
United States of America (22/08/2016) |
United States of America (23/09/2013) |
United States of America (23/09/2023) |
United States of America (25/07/2011) |
United States of America (27/06/2016) |
United States of America (28/02/2011) |
United States of America (29/11/2010) |
V |
V - Y |
V - Z |
V - Z |
V - Z |
V1 Objective |
V2 General requirements for visitors |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (01/01/2022) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (02/12/2013) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (07/11/2011) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (14/09/2020) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (16/05/2022) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (22/08/2016) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (28/08/2017) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (29/11/2010) |
V2.1 Visitor visa requirements (30/07/2012) |
V2.10 Single journey visas |
V2.15 Multiple journey visas |
V2.15 Multiple journey visas (25/07/2011) |
V2.15 Multiple journey visas (26/03/2012) |
V2.15 Multiple journey visas (29/11/2010) |
V2.20 Funds or sponsorship requirements |
V2.20 Funds or sponsorship requirements (21/11/2011) |
V2.20 Funds or sponsorship requirements (25/08/2014) |
V2.20 Funds or sponsorship requirements (29/11/2010) |
V2.25 Onward travel requirements |
V2.25 Onward travel requirements (29/11/2010) |
V2.30 Waiver of funds and/or sponsorship requirements and/or tickets for visitor visa applications (29/11/2010) |
V2.30 Waiver of funds and/or sponsorship requirements and/or tickets for visitor visa applications (to 25/08/2014) |
V2.35 Short-term study in schools |
V2.35 Short-term study in schools (22/08/2016) |
V2.35 Short-term study in schools (28/08/2017) |
V2.35 Short-term study in schools (29/11/2010) |
V2.35 Short-term study in schools (30/07/2012) |
V2.5 Length of permitted stay |
V2.5 Length of permitted stay (25/07/2011) |
V2.5 Length of permitted stay (29/11/2010) |
V3 Special categories of visitors |
V3.1 Group visas |
V3.1 Group visas (29/11/2010) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/04/2013) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/04/2014) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/04/2016) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/04/2017) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/07/2018) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/07/2021) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (01/10/2024) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (02/07/2021) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (06/10/2024) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (07/11/2011) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (13/05/2019) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (14/07/2021) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (15/08/2024) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (17/12/2012) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (21/05/2018) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (25/07/2011) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (26/06/2024) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (27/07/2020) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (28/08/2017) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (29/11/2010) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (30/03/2015) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (30/07/2012) |
V3.10 Partners and dependent children of student or work visa holders (31/10/2024) |
V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand |
V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand (01/04/2017) |
V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand (01/04/2023) |
V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand (02/12/2013) |
V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand (22/08/2016) |
V3.100 Guardians accompanying students to New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
V3.105 APEC Business Travel Cardholders |
V3.105 APEC Business Travel Cardholders (29/11/2010) |
V3.110 Parent and grandparent multiple entry visitor visa instructions |
V3.115 Work visa holders dismissed during a trial period |
V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category |
V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category (07/11/2011) |
V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category (17/11/2014) |
V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category (25/07/2011) |
V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category (29/11/2010) |
V3.120 Temporary Retirement Category (30/07/2012) |
V3.125 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders |
V3.125 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders (29/11/2010) |
V3.125 Partners and dependent children of military visa holders (30/04/2011) |
V3.130 Visiting academics |
V3.130 Visiting academics (04/04/2011) |
V3.130 Visiting academics (25/07/2011) |
V3.135 Visitor visas for child victims of people trafficking |
V3.140 Approved arts or music festival |
V3.140 Approved arts or music festival (30/04/2012) |
V3.145 High-end music acts (17/11/2014) |
V3.145 Short-term live entertainment acts |
V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders |
V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (04/04/2011) |
V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (08/05/2017) |
V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (17/11/2014) |
V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (26/03/2012) |
V3.15 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (29/11/2010) |
V3.150 International Tour Escorts |
V3.155 Persons departing New Zealand during COVID-19 (to 26/07/2024) |
V3.20 Dependent children of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders |
V3.20 Dependent children of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (29/11/2010) |
V3.25 Children entering New Zealand for adoption |
V3.25 Children entering New Zealand for adoption (29/11/2010) |
V3.30 Children adopted overseas before their New Zealand citizenship is confirmed |
V3.30 Children adopted overseas before their New Zealand citizenship is confirmed (29/11/2010) |
V3.35 Culturally arranged marriage |
V3.35 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of culturally arranged marriage (17/11/2014) |
V3.35 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of culturally arranged marriage (19/08/2013) |
V3.35 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of culturally arranged marriage (29/11/2010) |
V3.40 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of medical treatment or consultation |
V3.40 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of medical treatment or consultation (07/02/2011) |
V3.40 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of medical treatment or consultation (21/11/2011) |
V3.40 Entry to New Zealand for the purpose of medical treatment or consultation (29/11/2010) |
V3.45 Applicants wanting to obtain occupational registration in New Zealand |
V3.45 Applicants wanting to obtain occupational registration in New Zealand (06/07/2015) |
V3.45 Applicants wanting to obtain occupational registration in New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
V3.5 Business visitors |
V3.50 Persons associated with a Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty and other Antarctic travellers |
V3.55 Visiting Media Programme (VMP) |
V3.60 Pitcairn Islanders |
V3.65 Conference delegates |
V3.70 Crew members joining vessels or aircraft |
V3.70 Crew members joining vessels or aircraft (01/10/2019) |
V3.70 Crew members joining vessels or aircraft (26/03/2012) |
V3.70 Crew members joining vessels or aircraft (29/11/2010) |
V3.70 Crew members joining vessels or aircraft(01/07/2019) |
V3.75 Department of Conservation volunteers (29/11/2010) |
V3.75 Department of Conservation volunteers (to 25/08/2014) |
V3.80 Visitors arriving by yacht or private aircraft |
V3.81 Owners and crew of super yachts |
V3.85 Sports people, support staff, match and tournament officials and media and broadcasting personnel associated with sports events, tours or tournaments |
V3.85 Sports players, support staff, match and tournament officials and media and broadcasting personnel associated with sports events, tours or tournaments (29/11/2010) |
V3.90 Visitor visas for refugee or protection status claimants |
V3.90 Visitor visas for refugee or protection status claimants (26/11/2018) |
V3.90 Visitor visas for refugee or protection status claimants (29/11/2010) |
V3.90 Visitor visas for refugee or protection status claimants (30/03/2015) |
V3.95 German law students and graduates |
Visitor visas |
W |
W1 Objective |
W2 Applying for and obtaining a work visa |
W2.1 Who does not need to apply for a work visa |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (01/04/2017) |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (02/12/2013) |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (21/05/2018) |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (27/11/2014) |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (28/08/2017) |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (29/11/2010) |
W2.10 Generic work visa instructions (30/03/2015) |
W2.15 Funds requirements |
W2.15 Funds requirements (07/11/2011) |
W2.15 Funds requirements (29/11/2011) |
W2.2 Definitions |
W2.2 Definitions (03/02/2022) |
W2.2 Definitions (03/04/2020) |
W2.2 Definitions (04/04/2011) |
W2.2 Definitions (07/09/2022) |
W2.2 Definitions (07/11/2011) |
W2.2 Definitions (08/04/2013) |
W2.2 Definitions (14/09/2021) |
W2.2 Definitions (20/08/2020) |
W2.2 Definitions (20/08/2021) |
W2.2 Definitions (22/05/2017) |
W2.2 Definitions (24/05/2021) |
W2.2 Definitions (25/03/2020) |
W2.2 Definitions (25/08/2014) |
W2.2 Definitions (29/11/2010) |
W2.2 Definitions (30/04/2012) |
W2.20 Onward travel requirements |
W2.25 Conditions of work visas |
W2.25 Conditions of work visas (01/07/2015) |
W2.25 Conditions of work visas (14/05/2013) |
W2.25 Conditions of work visas (28/08/2017) |
W2.25 Conditions of work visas (29/11/2010) |
W2.30 Travel conditions on work visas |
W2.30 Work visas (24/03/2014) |
W2.30 Work visas (29/11/2010) |
W2.5 Work visa streams |
W2.5 Work visa streams (07/11/2011) |
W2.5 Work visa streams (29/11/2010) |
WA Accredited Employer Instructions |
WA1 Objective and Overview of Accredited Employer instructions |
WA1 Objective and Overview of Accredited Employer instructions (07/04/2024) |
WA1 Objective and Overview of Accredited Employer instructions (23/05/2022) |
WA1 Objective and Overview of Accredited Employer instructions (27/11/2023) |
WA2 Employer accreditation instructions |
WA2.1 Overview |
WA2.1 Overview (23/05/2022) |
WA2.1 Overview (25/02/2023) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (06/01/2024) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (07/04/2024) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (11/04/2024) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (20/11/2024) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (23/05/2022) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (27/01/2025) |
WA2.10 Requirements for all employers (29/10/2023) |
WA2.15 Requirements for Standard Accreditation |
WA2.20 Requirements for employers using triangular employment arrangements |
WA2.20 Requirements for employers using triangular employment arrangements (11/04/2024) |
WA2.20 Requirements for employers using triangular employment arrangements (23/05/2022) |
WA2.20 Requirements for employers using triangular employment arrangements (27/11/2023) |
WA2.25 Requirements for franchisee employers |
WA2.25 Requirements for franchisee employers (23/05/2022) |
WA2.30 Subsequent applications for employer accreditation |
WA2.30 Subsequent applications for employer accreditation (07/04/2024) |
WA2.30 Subsequent applications for employer accreditation (11/04/2024) |
WA2.30 Subsequent applications for employer accreditation (20/11/2024) |
WA2.30 Subsequent applications for employer accreditation (23/05/2022) |
WA2.30 Subsequent applications for employer accreditation (29/10/2023) |
WA2.35 Processing and verification requirements |
WA2.35 Processing and verification requirements (07/04/2024) |
WA2.35 Processing and verification requirements (23/05/2022) |
WA2.40 Considering an application for employer accreditation |
WA2.45 Currency and approval specifications of employer accreditation |
WA2.45 Currency and approval specifications of employer accreditation (16/06/2024) |
WA2.45 Currency and approval specifications of employer accreditation (23/05/2022) |
WA2.45 Currency and approval specifications of employer accreditation (25/02/2023) |
WA2.5 Applying for employer accreditation |
WA2.50 Verification activities after accreditation has been granted |
WA2.55 Suspending and revoking employer accreditation |
WA2.55 Suspending and revoking employer accreditation (07/04/2024) |
WA2.55 Suspending and revoking employer accreditation (23/05/2022) |
WA2.55 Suspending and revoking employer accreditation (29/10/2023) |
WA2.60 Definitions |
WA2.60 Definitions (23/05/2022) |
WA3 Job Check instructions |
WA3.1 Overview |
WA3.1 Overview (20/06/2022) |
WA3.10 Requirements for a Job Check |
WA3.10 Requirements for a Job Check (07/04/2024) |
WA3.10 Requirements for a Job Check (20/06/2022) |
WA3.10 Requirements for a Job Check (27/01/2025) |
WA3.10 Requirements for a Job Check (27/11/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (01/01/2024) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (05/10/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (08/08/2024) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (11/04/2024) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (17/11/2022) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (20/06/2022) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (20/11/2024) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (24/04/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (26/04/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (27/02/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (27/08/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (28/02/2024) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (29/10/2023) |
WA3.15 Acceptable employment (31/10/2022) |
WA3.16 Determining the occupation and skill level of the job |
WA3.16 Determining the occupation and skill level of the job (07/04/2024) |
WA3.16 Determining the occupation and skill level of the job (11/04/2024) |
WA3.20 Labour market test |
WA3.20 Labour market test (05/12/2022) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (07/04/2024) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (07/10/2024) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (13/05/2024) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (20/06/2022) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (20/11/2024) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (27/02/2023) |
WA3.20 Labour market test (27/11/2023) |
WA3.25 Employers holding Standard Accreditation |
WA3.30 Calculating remuneration |
WA3.30 Calculating remuneration (20/06/2022) |
WA3.35 Determining the location of the job |
WA3.35 Determining the location of the job (20/06/2022) |
WA3.40 Processing and verification requirements
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WA3.45 Considering a Job Check application
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WA3.5 Applying for a Job Check |
WA3.5 Applying for a Job Check (07/04/2024) |
WA3.5 Applying for a Job Check (17/11/2022) |
WA3.5 Applying for a Job Check (20/06/2022) |
WA3.5 Applying for a Job Check (20/11/2024) |
WA3.50 Currency and approval specifications of a Job Check |
WA3.50 Currency and approval specifications of a Job Check (05/12/2022) |
WA3.50 Currency and approval specifications of a Job Check (07/04/2024) |
WA3.50 Currency and approval specifications of a Job Check (20/06/2022) |
WA3.50 Currency and approval specifications of a Job Check (27/11/2023) |
WA3.55 Reconsideration process for Job Check applications |
WA4 Accredited Employer work visa instructions |
WA4.1 Overview |
WA4.1 Overview (04/07/2022) |
WA4.1 Overview (27/11/2023) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employed work visa (10/10/2022) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (01/01/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (02/03/2023) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (02/08/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (04/07/2022) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (05/12/2022) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (07/04/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (08/08/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (08/09/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (17/11/2022) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (18/10/2022) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (20/11/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (22/09/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (26/04/2023) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (26/06/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (27/02/2023) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (27/11/2023) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (28/02/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (29/07/2024) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (29/10/2023) |
WA4.10 Determining an Accredited Employer work visa (31/10/2022) |
WA4.11 Maximum Continuous Stay |
WA4.11 Maximum Continuous Stay (10/03/2025) |
WA4.12 English Language Requirements |
WA4.12 English Language Requirements (02/08/2024) |
WA4.12 English Language Requirements (03/11/2024) |
WA4.12 English Language Requirements (07/04/2024) |
WA4.12 English Language Requirements (26/06/2024) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (04/07/2022) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (07/04/2024) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (26/04/2023) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (27/11/2023) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (28/02/2024) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (29/07/2024) |
WA4.15 Currency and conditions of Accredited Employer work visas (31/10/2022) |
WA4.5 Applying for an Accredited Employer work visa |
Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology) |
Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology) |
Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology) |
Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology) (29/09/2023) |
WD Post-Study work instructions |
WD Study to work instructions (29/11/2010) |
WD Study to work instructions (to 25/11/2018) |
WD1 Graduate Work Experience Visa (02/04/2012) |
WD1 Graduate Work Experience Visa (07/11/2011) |
WD1 Graduate Work Experience Visa (25/07/2011) |
WD1 Graduate Work Experience Visa (26/11/2012) |
WD1 Objective |
WD1 Post-study work visa – employer assisted (02/12/2013) |
WD1 Post-study work visa – employer assisted (07/12/2015) |
WD1 Post-study work visa – employer assisted (24/03/2014) |
WD1 Post-study work visa – employer assisted (to 25/11/2018) |
WD1 Work on completion of a course of study, with an offer of employment (07/02/2011) |
WD1 Work on completion of a course of study, with an offer of employment (29/11/2010) |
WD1.10 Qualification requirements (02/04/2012) |
WD1.10 Qualification requirements (02/12/2013) |
WD1.10 Qualification requirements (30/03/2015) |
WD1.10 Qualification requirements (30/07/2012) |
WD1.10 Qualification requirements (to 25/11/2018) |
WD1.5 Relevance of qualification(s) to employment (to 25/11/2018) |
WD2 Graduate job search work visa (02/04/2012) |
WD2 Graduate job search work visa (07/02/2011) |
WD2 Graduate job search work visa (07/11/2011) |
WD2 Graduate job search work visa (25/07/2011) |
WD2 Graduate job search work visa (26/11/2012) |
WD2 Graduate job search work visa (29/11/2010) |
WD2 Lodging an application under Post-Study work visa instructions |
WD2 Lodging an application under Post-Study work visa instructions (26/11/2018) |
WD2 Lodging an application under Post-Study work visa instructions (31/07/2022) |
WD2 Post-study work visa – open (02/12/2013) |
WD2 Post-study work visa – open (06/07/2015) |
WD2 Post-study work visa – open (07/12/2015) |
WD2 Post-study work visa – open (to 25/11/2018) |
WD3 Requirements for Post-Study work visa |
WD3.1 Determining a Post-Study work visa |
WD3.1 Determining a Post-Study work visa (07/09/2022) |
WD3.1 Determining and granting a Post-Study work visa (11/05/2022) |
WD3.1 Determining and granting a Post-Study work visa (13/05/2019) |
WD3.1 Determining and granting a Post-Study work visa (16/11/2020) |
WD3.1 Determining and granting a Post-Study work visa (26/11/2018) |
WD3.1 Determining and granting a Post-Study work visa (31/07/2022) |
WD3.5 Currency and conditions of Post-study work visas |
WD3.5 Currency and conditions of Post-study work visas (16/11/2020) |
WD3.5 Transitional requirements (16/11/2020) |
WD3.5 Transitional requirements (26/11/2018) |
WD4 Requirements for 2022 transitional Post-Study work visas |
WD4.1 Determining and granting a 2022 transitional Post-Study work visa |
WD4.1 Determining and granting a 2022 transitional Post-Study work visa (07/09/2022) |
WD4.5 2018 Transitional requirements |
WE Student and trainee work instructions |
WE1 Who is eligible for a student and trainee work visa |
WE1 Who is eligible for a student and trainee work visa (02/12/2013) |
WE1 Who is eligible for a student and trainee work visa (07/11/2011) |
WE1 Who is eligible for a student and trainee work visa (29/11/2010) |
WE1 Who is eligible for a student and trainee work visa (30/07/2013) |
WE1.1 Requirements for the provision of religious training |
WE2 Currency of student and trainee visas |
WE2 Currency of student and trainee visas (29/11/2010) |
WE3 Conditions of student and trainee work visas |
WE3 Conditions of student and trainee work visas (29/11/2010) |
WF Family stream work instructions |
WF1 General rules |
WF2 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders |
WF2 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (04/04/2011) |
WF2 Partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (29/11/2010) |
WF2.1 Instructions on duration of visa for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders |
WF2.1 Instructions on duration of visa for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (08/05/2017) |
WF2.1 Instructions on duration of visa for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (26/11/2012) |
WF2.1 Instructions on duration of visa for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders (29/11/2010) |
WF2.10 Evidential requirements for partners of New Zealand citizens or residence class visa holders |
WF2.15 Principal applicants of residence applications under Partnership Category whose application has been deferred (to 08/05/2017) |
WF2.20 Non-principal applicant partners included in residence applications under Government Residence instructions whose grant of residence has been deferred |
WF2.5 New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder partner must also be 'an eligible partner' under residence instructions |
WF2.5 New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder partner must also be 'an eligible partner' under residence instructions (29/11/2010) |
WF3 Special work visas for partners of holders of work visas... (04/07/2022) |
WF3 Special work visas for partners of holders of work visas... (29/11/2010) |
WF3 Special work visas for partners of work visa holders |
WF3 Work visas for partners of work visa holders |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (01/07/2021) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (04/04/2011) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (04/07/2022) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (11/08/2023) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (15/08/2024) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (24/03/2014) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (25/07/2011) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/06/2024) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/11/2012) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (27/07/2020) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (28/02/2024) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (28/08/2017) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (29/11/2010) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (30/07/2012) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (31/05/2023) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa (01/10/2024) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa (02/12/2024) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa (06/10/2024) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa (28/02/2025) |
WF3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa (31/10/2024) |
WF3.5 Making an application |
WF3.5 Making an application (04/04/2011) |
WF3.5 Making an application (07/12/2015) |
WF3.5 Making an application (29/11/2010) |
WF4 Work visas for partners of holders of student visas |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (01/07/2013) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (07/09/2022) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (25/07/2011) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/03/2012) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/11/2012) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/11/2018) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (29/11/2010) |
WF4.1 Who is eligible for a work visa |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are funded by the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID) (29/11/2010) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme (07/02/2011) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme (07/11/2011) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme (17/11/2014) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme (17/12/2015) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme (26/03/2012) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme (28/08/2017) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand scholarship programme administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13/05/2019) |
WF4.5 Partners of holders of student visas who are supported by the New Zealand scholarship programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
WF5 Work visas for partners of holders of military visas |
WH Horticulture and viticulture seasonal work |
WH1 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Instructions |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions - (20/10/2022) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (01/01/2021) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (02/01/2022) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (03/10/2019) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (04/02/2016) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (07/12/2015) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (13/03/2022) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (17/12/2018) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview - RSE Instructions (17/12/2020) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (19/02/2018) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (21/09/2023) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (24/01/2017) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (25/08/2014) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview - RSE instructions (28/05/2021) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview - RSE instructions (28/09/2021) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WH1.1 Objectives and overview – RSE Instructions (31/07/2022) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (01/04/2017) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (01/10/2023) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (02/09/2024) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (03/04/2014) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (03/10/2019) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (07/07/2020) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (07/12/2015) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (08/12/2014) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (11/04/2024) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (14/07/2021) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (17/12/2020) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (22/11/2021) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (25/08/2014) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (28/09/2021) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (29/11/2010) |
WH1.10 Agreement to Recruit (ATR) (31/07/2022) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (01/01/2022) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (04/01/2022) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (07/07/2020) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (11/04/2024) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (14/07/2021) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (17/12/2020) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (19/06/2017) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (22/11/2021) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (25/08/2014) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (27/08/2012) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (28/05/2021) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (28/09/2021) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (31/07/2022) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (31/07/2022) |
WH1.15 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Limited Visa Instructions (31/07/2022) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (01/01/2022) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE instructions (01/04/2023) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (01/10/2023) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (01/10/2023) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (01/10/2023) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE instructions (14/07/2021) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE instructions (28/05/2021) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (28/09/2021) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employment agreements under RSE Instructions (31/07/2022) |
WH1.20 Requirements for employments agreements under RSE instructions (01/03/2023) |
WH1.25 Requirements for acceptable medical insurance under RSE Instructions |
WH1.25 Requirements for acceptable medical insurance under RSE Instructions (08/05/2017) |
WH1.25 Requirements for acceptable medical insurance under RSE Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (01/03/2023) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (01/07/2013) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (01/10/2023) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (01/12/2020) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (04/01/2022) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (07/09/2020) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (07/12/2015) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (11/04/2024) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (13/05/2019) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (14/07/2021) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (15/09/2023) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (17/12/2020) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (19/02/2018) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (25/08/2014) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (28/05/2021) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (28/09/2021) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) (29/11/2010) |
WH1.5 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)(01/04/2017) |
WH2 Working Holidaymaker Extension |
WH2 Working Holidaymaker Extension (29/11/2010) |
WH2.1 Working holidaymaker extension requirements and conditions |
WH2.1 Working holidaymaker extension requirements and conditions (07/12/2015) |
WH2.1 Working holidaymaker extension requirements and conditions (29/11/2010) |
WH2.1 Working holidaymaker extension requirements and conditions (30/07/2011) |
WH3 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) |
WH3.1 Objectives |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (01/10/2020) |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (01/12/2020) |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (04/04/2022) |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (09/06/2021) |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (13/03/2022) |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (18/04/2011) |
WH3.10 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visa instructions (29/11/2010) |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle (01/03/2023) |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle (01/04/2017) |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle (01/12/2020) |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle (08/05/2017) |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle (27/12/2015) |
WH3.5 Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) - Approval in Principle (29/11/2010) |
WI International/Humanitarian work instructions |
WI1 General rules |
WI10 Interpreters from Japan |
WI10 Interpreters from Japan (29/11/2010) |
WI11 Thai chefs |
WI11 Thai chefs (29/11/2010) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (07/12/2015) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (08/04/2013) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (13/05/2019) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (21/05/2018) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (21/11/2016) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (26/03/2012) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (26/06/2024) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WI12 China Special Work Instructions (30/07/2012) |
WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions |
WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions (01/11/2015) |
WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions (07/12/2015) |
WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions (26/03/2011) |
WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WI13 China Skilled Workers Instructions (30/07/2012) |
WI14 Philippines Special Work Instructions |
WI14.1 Objective |
WI14.1 Objective (29/11/2010) |
WI14.10 Philippines Farm Managers |
WI14.10 Philippines Farm Managers (26/03/2012) |
WI14.10 Philippines Farm Managers (29/11/2010) |
WI14.15 Philippines Engineering Professionals |
WI14.15 Philippines Engineering Professionals (25/07/2011) |
WI14.15 Philippines Engineering Professionals (26/03/2012) |
WI14.15 Philippines Engineering Professionals (29/11/2010) |
WI14.20 Generic Requirements |
WI14.20 Generic Requirements (26/03/2012) |
WI14.20 Generic Requirements (29/11/2010) |
WI14.5 Philippines Nurses |
WI14.5 Philippines Nurses (02/12/2013) |
WI14.5 Philippines Nurses (06/07/2015) |
WI14.5 Philippines Nurses (26/03/2012) |
WI14.5 Philippines Nurses (29/11/2010) |
WI15 Vietnam Special Work Instructions |
WI15.1 Objective |
WI15.1 Objective (29/11/2010) |
WI15.10 Vietnamese Engineering Professionals |
WI15.10 Vietnamese Engineering Professionals (25/07/2011) |
WI15.10 Vietnamese Engineering Professionals (29/11/2010) |
WI15.15 Generic Requirements |
WI15.15 Generic Requirements (26/03/2012) |
WI15.15 Generic Requirements (29/11/2010) |
WI15.5 Vietnamese Chefs |
WI15.5 Vietnamese Chefs (29/11/2010) |
WI16 Special work visa for victims of people trafficking |
WI16.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa |
WI16.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (25/07/2011) |
WI16.10 Determination of applications |
WI16.5 Making an application |
WI17 Indonesia Special Work Instructions |
WI17.1 Objective |
WI17.10 Indonesian Chefs |
WI17.15 Indonesian Halal Slaughterers |
WI17.20 Indonesian Bahasa Teachers’ Aides |
WI17.5 Generic Requirements |
WI17.5 Generic Requirements (26/11/2012) |
WI18 Primary Sector Trainees |
WI18.1 Objective |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements (01/07/2019) |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements (07/12/2015) |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements (08/12/2014) |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements (22/08/2016) |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements (27/11/2014) |
WI18.10 Evidential requirements (28/08/2017) |
WI18.15 Qualifying countries |
WI18.15 Qualifying countries (27/11/2014) |
WI18.20 Conditions of work visa |
WI18.20 Conditions of work visa (27/11/2014) |
WI18.5 Requirements |
WI18.5 Requirements (01/04/2017) |
WI18.5 Requirements (08/12/2014) |
WI18.5 Requirements (20/12/2015) |
WI18.5 Requirements (27/11/2014) |
WI19 Republic of Korea Special Work Instructions |
WI19.1 Objective |
WI19.10 Occupations list |
WI19.5 Generic Requirements |
WI19.5 Generic Requirements (20/12/2015) |
WI2 Working holiday schemes |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (01/07/2019) |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (07/12/2015) |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (08/05/2017) |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (17/11/2014) |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (18/04/2014) |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (29/11/2010) |
WI2.1 Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants (30/03/2015) |
WI2.10 Belgium Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.10 Belgium Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.100 Malta Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.100 Malta Working Holiday Scheme (06/07/2022) |
WI2.100 Malta Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.100 Malta Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.105 Mexico Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.105 Mexico Working Holiday Scheme (22/03/2022) |
WI2.105 Mexico Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.105 Mexico Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.110 Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.110 Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.110 Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.110 Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme (30/07/2012) |
WI2.115 Norway Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.115 Norway Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (01/07/2013) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (07/12/2015) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (08/04/2013) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (11/08/2022) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (21/11/2016) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (22/11/2022) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (25/07/2010) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.120 Peru Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.122 Philippines Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.122 Philippines Working Holiday Scheme (01/11/2022) |
WI2.122 Philippines Working Holiday Scheme (05/02/2014) |
WI2.122 Philippines Working Holiday Scheme (21/11/2016) |
WI2.122 Philippines Working Holiday Scheme (31/03/2022) |
WI2.122 Philippines Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.125 Poland Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.125 Poland Working Holiday Scheme (07/11/2011) |
WI2.125 Poland Working Holiday Scheme (11/05/2022) |
WI2.125 Poland Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.125 Poland Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.127 Portugal Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.127 Portugal Working Holiday Scheme (17/03/2022) |
WI2.127 Portugal Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.130 Singapore Work Exchange Programme |
WI2.130 Singapore Work Exchange Programme (05/05/2022) |
WI2.130 Singapore Work Exchange Programme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.130 Singapore Work Exchange Programme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.133 Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.133 Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme (03/05/2022) |
WI2.133 Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme (17/04/2012) |
WI2.133 Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.133 Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.135 Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.135 Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme (07/04/2022) |
WI2.135 Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.135 Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.140 Spain Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.140 Spain Working Holiday Scheme (21/04/2022) |
WI2.140 Spain Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.140 Spain Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2022) |
WI2.140 Spain Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.145 Sweden Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.145 Sweden Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.15 Brazil Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.15 Brazil Working Holiday Scheme (18/08/2022) |
WI2.15 Brazil Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.15 Brazil Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.150 Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.150 Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.150 Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme (25/05/2022) |
WI2.150 Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.150 Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (06/07/2015) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (08/04/2013) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (08/09/2022) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (14/07/2022) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (21/11/2016) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.155 Thailand Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (08/04/2013) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (21/07/2022) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (21/11/2016) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (24/11/2022) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (25/07/2011) |
WI2.157 Turkey Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (06/03/2023) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (17/11/2014) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (19/02/2018) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (21/04/2022) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (22/08/2016) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (28/08/2017) |
WI2.160 United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.165 United States of America Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.165 United States of America Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme (17/11/2014) |
WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme (25/07/2011) |
WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.170 Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (04/08/2022) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (08/05/2017) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (21/11/2016) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (25/10/2022) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (26/06/2024) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (30/07/2012) |
WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (04/04/2011) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (17/11/2014) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (21/04/2022) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (28/08/2017) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (30/03/2015) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (17/11/2014) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (25/07/2011) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (27/11/2014) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (31/05/2022) |
WI2.25 Chile Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (08/04/2013) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (08/12/2014) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (09/10/2022) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (11/10/2022) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (19/05/2022) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (21/05/2018) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (21/11/2016) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (26/03/2012) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.30 China Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.33 Croatia Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.33 Croatia Working Holiday Scheme (10/08/2022) |
WI2.33 Croatia Working Holiday Scheme (11/08/2014) |
WI2.33 Croatia Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (02/06/2022) |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (07/11/2011) |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (31/05/2022) |
WI2.35 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.40 Denmark Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.40 Denmark Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.45 Estonia Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.45 Estonia Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.45 Estonia Working Holiday Scheme (30/03/2022) |
WI2.45 Estonia Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.5 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.5 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.5 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme (25/07/2011) |
WI2.5 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme (26/05/2022) |
WI2.5 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.5 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.50 Finland Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.50 Finland Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.50 Finland Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.55 France Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.55 France Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.60 Germany Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.60 Germany Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.60 Germany Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.65 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.65 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme (05/04/2022) |
WI2.65 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.65 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.66 Hungary Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.66 Hungary Working Holiday Scheme (08/04/2013) |
WI2.66 Hungary Working Holiday Scheme (20/04/2022) |
WI2.66 Hungary Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.7 Austria Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.7 Austria Working Holiday Scheme (04/05/2022) |
WI2.7 Austria Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2012) |
WI2.7 Austria Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.7 Austria Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.70 Ireland Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.70 Ireland Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.72 Israel Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.72 Israel Working Holiday Scheme (07/06/2022) |
WI2.72 Israel Working Holiday Scheme (07/11/2011) |
WI2.72 Israel Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.75 Italy Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.75 Italy Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.80 Japan Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.80 Japan Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.80 Japan Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme (10/05/2022) |
WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2014) |
WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.85 Korea Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.90 Latvia Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.90 Latvia Working Holiday Scheme (24/05/2022) |
WI2.90 Latvia Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.90 Latvia Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.93 Lithuania Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.93 Lithuania Working Holiday Scheme (07/07/2022) |
WI2.93 Lithuania Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.94 Luxembourg Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.94 Luxembourg Working Holiday Scheme (17/05/2022) |
WI2.94 Luxembourg Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI2.95 Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme |
WI2.95 Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme (16/03/2022) |
WI2.95 Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme (29/11/2010) |
WI2.95 Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022) |
WI20 Migrant Exploitation Protection work visa (MEPV) instructions |
WI20 Migrant Exploitation Protection work visa (MEPV) instructions (01/07/2021) |
WI20 Migrant Exploitation Protection work visa (MEPV) instructions (17/10/2024) |
WI20 Migrant Exploitation Protection work visa (MEPV) instructions (24/10/2023) |
WI20 Migrant Exploitation Protection work visa (MEPV) instructions (27/08/2023) |
WI3 Personnel working in New Zealand as part of a programme of a Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty |
WI3 Personnel working in New Zealand as part of the Antarctic Treaty (29/11/2010) |
WI3.1 Health and character requirements for personnel working in New Zealand as part of a programme of a Contracting Party to the Antarctic Treaty |
WI3.1 Health and character requirements for personnel working in New Zealand as part of the Antarctic Treaty (29/11/2010) |
WI4 Domestic staff of diplomatic, consular and official staff |
WI4 Domestic staff of diplomatic, consular and official staff (29/11/2010) |
WI4.1 Evidential requirements for domestic staff of diplomatic, consular and official staff |
WI4.1 Evidential requirements for domestic staff of diplomatic, consular and official staff (29/11/2010) |
WI5 Domestic staff of seconded senior executives |
WI5.1 Evidential requirements for domestic staff of seconded senior executives |
WI6 Special work visas for refugee or protection status claimants |
WI6.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa |
WI6.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (26/03/2012) |
WI6.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (29/11/2010) |
WI6.10 Making an application |
WI6.10 Making an application (29/11/2010) |
WI6.10 Making an application (30/03/2015) |
WI6.5 Who is not normally eligible for a special work visa |
WI6.5 Who is not normally eligible for a special work visa (07/12/2015) |
WI6.5 Who is not normally eligible for a special work visa (26/03/2012) |
WI6.5 Who is not normally eligible for a special work visa (26/11/2018) |
WI6.5 Who is not normally eligible for a special work visa (29/11/2010) |
WI6.5 Who is not normally eligible for a special work visa (30/03/2015) |
WI7 Special work visas for victims of family violence |
WI7.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa |
WI7.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (23/12/2019) |
WI7.1 Who is eligible for a special work visa (29/11/2010) |
WI7.10 Persons competent to make a statutory declaration that domestic violence has occurred (29/11/2010) |
WI7.10 Persons competent to make a statutory declaration that family violence has occurred |
WI7.15 Evidence that the principal applicant has been in a partnership with a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder |
WI7.15 Evidence that the principal applicant has been in a partnership with a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder (06/07/2015) |
WI7.15 Evidence that the principal applicant has been in a partnership with a New Zealand citizen or residence class visa holder (29/11/2010) |
WI7.20 Evidence of living in a domestic relationship with the perpetrator of domestic violence (29/11/2010) |
WI7.20 Evidence of living in a domestic relationship with the perpetrator of domestic violence (30/03/2015) |
WI7.20 Evidence of living in a family relationship with the perpetrator of family violence |
WI7.25 Making an application |
WI7.25 Making an application (29/11/2010) |
WI7.30 Determination of applications |
WI7.35 Currency and conditions |
WI7.5 Evidence of domestic violence (29/11/2010) |
WI7.5 Evidence of family violence |
WI7.5 Evidence of family violence (23/12/2019) |
WI8 Special work visas for partners of holders of military visas (04/04/2011) |
WI8 Special work visas for partners of holders of military visas (17/11/2014) |
WI8 Special work visas for partners of holders of military visas (29/11/2010) |
WI9 Pitcairn Islanders |
WJ Foreign crew of fishing vessels |
WJ1 Overview |
WJ1 Overview (17/12/2012) |
WJ1.10 AIP Process |
WJ1.10 AIP Process (17/12/2012) |
WJ1.15 Exemptions from the requirement to be a New Zealand ship |
WJ1.5 Objective |
WJ1.5 Objective (08/05/2017) |
WJ1.5 Objective (17/12/2012) |
WJ1.5 Objective (31/10/2022) |
WJ1.7 Cap for foreign fishing crew: approvals in principle (AIP) and foreign fishing crew work visas (02/12/2024) |
WJ1.7 Cap for foreign fishing crew: approvals in principle (AIP) and foreign fishing crew work visas (31/10/2022) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (01/04/2017) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (06/07/2015) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (08/05/2017) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (11/04/2024) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (17/12/2012) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (28/08/2017) |
WJ2 Requests for Approval in Principle (31/10/2022) |
WJ2.1 Genuine attempts to fill crew positions |
WJ2.1 Genuine attempts to fill crew positions (17/12/2012) |
WJ2.10 Fit and proper person test |
WJ2.10 Fit and proper person test (08/05/2017) |
WJ2.10 Fit and proper person test (17/12/2012) |
WJ2.10 Fit and proper person test (28/08/2017) |
WJ2.3 Cap for foreign fishing crew approvals in principle (02/12/2024) |
WJ2.5 Sound financial position evidential requirements |
WJ2.5 Sound financial position evidential requirements (17/12/2012) |
WJ3 Granting of an Approval in Principle |
WJ3 Granting of an Approval in Principle (17/12/2012) |
WJ3.1 Significant non-compliance of Approval in Principle conditions |
WJ3.1 Significant non-compliance of Approval in Principle conditions (17/12/2012) |
WJ4 Definitions |
WJ4.1 Authorised agent (to 08/05/2017) |
WJ4.10 Fisheries Act 1996 (to 08/05/2017) |
WJ4.15 Foreign crew |
WJ4.20 Manning agent |
WJ4.25 New Zealand Charter Partner (to 08/05/2017) |
WJ4.30 Foreign Charter Partner (to 08/05/2017) |
WJ4.5 Employer (to 08/05/2017) |
WJ5 Employer responsibilities and obligations |
WJ5 Employer responsibilities and obligations (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.1 Recruitment of crew |
WJ5.10 Sponsorship |
WJ5.10 Sponsorship (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.15 Arrival of crew in New Zealand |
WJ5.15 Arrival of crew in New Zealand (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.20 Foreign crew education |
WJ5.20 Foreign crew education (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.25 Desertion |
WJ5.25 Desertion (08/04/2013) |
WJ5.25 Desertion (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.30 Complaints by crew |
WJ5.30 Complaints by crew (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.35 Responsibility to keep and make available accurate employment records |
WJ5.40 Audits |
WJ5.40 Audits (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew (04/07/2022) |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew (07/12/2015) |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew (08/05/2017) |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew (17/11/2014) |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew (17/12/2012) |
WJ5.45 Conditions of employment for crew (31/10/2022) |
WJ5.5 Manning agents |
WJ5.50 Departure procedure |
WJ5.50 Departure procedure (08/04/2013) |
WJ5.50 Departure procedure (17/12/2012) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (01/04/2017) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (03/07/2023) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (08/04/2013) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (08/05/2017) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (11/04/2024) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (17/12/2012) |
WJ6 Applications for work visas for foreign crew of fishing vessels (31/10/2022) |
WJ6.1 Application requirements |
WJ6.1 Application requirements (17/12/2012) |
WJ6.10 Work experience |
WJ6.15 Conditions of the work visa |
WJ6.15 Conditions of the work visa (17/12/2012) |
WJ6.5 Additional requirements for non-Approval in Principle applicants |
WJ6.5 Additional requirements for non-Approval in Principle applicants (08/05/2017) |
WJ6.5 Additional requirements for non-Approval in Principle applicants (17/12/2012) |
WJ6.5 Additional requirements for non-Approval in Principle applicants (28/08/2017) |
WJ6.5 Additional requirements for non-Approval in Principle applicants (31/10/2022) |
WK Essential Skills work instructions (to 04/07/2022) |
WK1 Essential Skills Objective and Overview (to 04/07/2022) |
WK1.1 Objective (to 04/07/2022) |
WK1.5 Overview (01/07/2021) |
WK1.5 Overview (27/07/2020) |
WK1.5 Overview (28/08/2017) |
WK1.5 Overview (to 04/07/2022) |
WK2 Lodging an application under Essential Skills instructions (to 04/07/2022) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (07/10/2020) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (13/05/2019) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (21/05/2018) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (26/11/2018) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (27/07/2020) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (28/08/2017) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (30/10/2019) |
WK2.1 Lodging an Essential Skills work visa application (to 04/07/2022) |
WK2.5 Lodging a request for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers (27/07/2020) |
WK2.5 Lodging a request for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers (28/08/2017) |
WK2.5 Lodging a request for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers (to 04/07/2022) |
WK3 Determining an Essential Skills work visa application (to 04/07/2022) |
WK3.1 Assessing an Essential Skills application or a request for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers (27/07/2020) |
WK3.1 Assessing an Essential Skills application or a request for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers (28/08/2017) |
WK3.1 Assessing an Essential Skills application or a request for approval in principle to recruit overseas workers (to 04/07/2022) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (07/10/2020) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (17/12/2018) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (27/05/2019) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (27/07/2020) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (28/08/2017) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (30/10/2019) |
WK3.10 Determining the availability of New Zealand citizens or residents (to 04/07/2022) |
WK3.15 Requirements for employers (01/07/2021) |
WK3.15 Requirements for employers (21/05/2018) |
WK3.15 Requirements for employers (27/07/2020) |
WK3.15 Requirements for employers (to 04/07/2022) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (01/09/2020) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (10/06/2021) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (14/12/2020) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (17/12/2020) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (21/05/2018) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (27/07/2020) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (28/08/2017) |
WK3.20 Requirements for applicants (to 04/07/2022) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (15/01/2018) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (24/02/2020) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (24/05/2021) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (26/11/2018) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (27/07/2020) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (28/08/2017) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (30/10/2019) |
WK3.5 Acceptable employment (to 04/07/2022) |
WK4 Currency and Conditions of Essential Skills work visas (to 04/07/2022) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (01/09/2020) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (10/06/2021) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (10/07/2020) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (14/12/2020) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (17/12/2020) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (27/07/2020) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (28/08/2017) |
WK4.1 Currency of Essential Skills work visas (to 04/07/2022) |
WK4.5 Conditions of Essential Skills Work Visas (21/05/2018) |
WK4.5 Conditions of Essential Skills Work Visas (28/08/2017) |
WK4.5 Conditions of Essential Skills Work Visas (to 04/07/2022) |
WK5 Labour hire employer accreditation (to 04/07/2022) |
WK5.1 Labour hire employer accreditation (28/08/2017) |
WK5.1 Labour hire employer accreditation (to 04/07/2022) |
WL Silver Fern Work instructions |
WL1 Objectives |
WL2 Silver Fern Job Search (to 06/10/2019) |
WL2.1 Annual limit |
WL2.1 Annual limit (29/11/2010) |
WL2.10 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Job Search visa |
WL2.10 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Job Search visa (29/11/2010) |
WL2.15 Silver Fern Job Search qualification requirements |
WL2.15 Silver Fern Job Search qualification requirements (07/11/2011) |
WL2.15 Silver Fern Job Search qualification requirements (28/08/2017) |
WL2.15 Silver Fern Job Search qualification requirements (29/11/2010) |
WL2.20 Evidence |
WL2.20 Evidence (29/11/2010) |
WL2.20 Evidence (30/07/2012) |
WL2.25 Currency and conditions of Silver Fern Job Search visas |
WL2.5 Lodging an application |
WL2.5 Lodging an application (07/12/2015) |
WL2.5 Lodging an application (29/11/2010) |
WL3 Silver Fern Practical Experience |
WL3.1 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa |
WL3.1 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa (01/04/2017) |
WL3.1 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa (26/11/2012) |
WL3.1 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa (28/08/2017) |
WL3.1 Determining an application for a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa (29/11/2010) |
WL3.5 Currency and conditions of a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa |
WL3.5 Currency and conditions of a Silver Fern Practical Experience visa (29/11/2010) |
WM Ministers of religion, missionaries, and members of religious orders (29/11/2010) |
WM Religious Worker instructions |
WM1 Ministers of religion, missionaries, and members of religious orders (04/04/2011) |
WM1 Ministers of religion, missionaries, and members of religious orders (25/07/2011) |
WM1 Ministers of religion, missionaries, and members of religious orders (29/11/2010) |
WM1 Objective |
WM2 Definition of ‘religious work’ |
WM2 Definition of ‘religious work’ (01/04/2017) |
WM2 Definition of ‘religious work’ (06/07/2015) |
WM2 Definition of ‘religious work’ (07/11/2011) |
WM2 Definition of ‘religious work’ (08/04/2013) |
WM2 Short-term engagements (29/11/2010) |
WM3 Long-term engagements (29/11/2010) |
WM3 Who is eligible for a work visa under Religious Worker instructions? |
WM3 Who is eligible for a work visa under Religious Worker instructions? (07/11/2011) |
WM3 Who is eligible for a work visa under Religious Worker instructions? (30/03/2015) |
WM4 Making an application under Religious Worker instructions |
WM4 Making an application under Religious Worker instructions (06/07/2015) |
WM4 Making an application under Religious Worker instructions (07/11/2011) |
WM4.1 Further work visa under Religious Worker instructions |
WM4.1 Further work visa under Religious Worker instructions (06/07/2015) |
WM4.1 Further work visa under Religious Worker instructions (07/11/2011) |
WM5 Conditions and currency of Religious Worker visas |
WM5.1 Minimum income requirement for dependent children of Religious Worker work visa holders |
WM5.1 Minimum income requirement for dependent children of Religious Worker work visa holders (07/11/2011) |
Work visas |
WR Work to Residence Instructions |
WR1 Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions |
WR1.1 Objective |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment (01/04/2017) |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment (01/07/2021) |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment (07/10/2019) |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment (20/10/2021) |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment (28/09/2020) |
WR1.10 Requirements for offers of employment (29/11/2010) |
WR1.15 Definition of 'exceptional talent in a declared field of art, culture or sport' (to 22/08/2016) |
WR1.20 Definition of an 'accredited employer' |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (01/04/2017) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (07/10/2019) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (07/11/2011) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (07/12/2015) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (08/05/2017) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (13/05/2019) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (19/02/2018) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (26/11/2018) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (28/08/2017) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (29/11/2010) |
WR1.25 Requirements for accreditation (REVOKED 11/04/2024) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (01/11/2021) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (07/10/2019) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (07/11/2014) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (08/04/2013) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (20/10/2021) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (30/07/2012) |
WR1.30 Making an application under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions) (28/09/2020) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions (01/11/2021) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (01/07/2021) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (02/07/2021) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (13/05/2019) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (20/10/2021) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (22/08/2016) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (28/09/2020) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (29/11/2010) |
WR1.5 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Accredited Employers) Work Instructions? (30/07/2011) |
WR2 Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) work instructions |
WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions? |
WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions? (28/09/2020) |
WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions? (29/11/2010) |
WR2.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions? (30/07/2011) |
WR2.10 Definition of 'New Zealand organisation of national repute' |
WR2.15 Support by New Zealand organisation of national repute and sponsorship by an acceptable sponsor |
WR2.20 Determining applications for work visas under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions |
WR2.25 Making an application for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions |
WR2.25 Making an application for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions (17/11/2014) |
WR2.25 Making an application for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WR2.25 Making an application for a work visa under the Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) Work Instructions (30/07/2012) |
WR2.5 Definition of 'exceptional talent in a declared field of art, culture or sport' |
WR2.5 Definition of 'exceptional talent in a declared field of art, culture or sport' (29/11/2010) |
WR3 Long Term Skill Shortage List work instructions |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? (01/11/2021) |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? (02/07/2021) |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? (24/11/2016) |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? (28/09/2020) |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? (29/11/2010) |
WR3.1 Who is eligible for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions? (30/07/2011) |
WR3.10 Inclusion of occupations on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) |
WR3.10 Inclusion of occupations on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) (29/11/2010) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (01/11/2021) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (08/04/2013) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (17/11/2014) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (26/11/2012) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (28/08/2017) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (28/09/2020) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WR3.15 Making an application for a work visa under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Instructions (30/07/2012) |
WR3.5 Requirements for offers of employment |
WR3.5 Requirements for offers of employment (01/04/2017) |
WR3.5 Requirements for offers of employment (29/11/2010) |
WR4 Entrepreneur Work Visa Category (24/03/2014) |
WR4 Entrepreneur Work Visa Category (to 21/11/2016) |
WR4 Long-term business visa (29/11/2010) |
WR5 Skilled Migrant Category Job Search Instructions |
WR5 Skilled Migrant Category Job Search Instructions (25/07/2011) |
WR5 Work to Residence (Skilled Migrant Category) Instructions (04/04/2011) |
WR5 Work to Residence (Skilled Migrant Category) Instructions (29/11/2010) |
WR5.5 Currency of Work to Residence visas |
WR5.5 Currency of Work to Residence visas (29/11/2010) |
WR6 Work Visa instructions for onshore Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) applicants whose applications were made on or after 21 December 2005 and before 10 April 2007 (to 21/11/2016) |
WR6.1 Requirements for the grant of a work visa (to 21/11/2016) |
WR6.5 Conditions and duration of the work visa (29/11/2010) |
WR6.5 Conditions and duration of the work visa (to 21/11/2006) |
WR7 South Island Contribution work instructions |
WR7.1 Objective |
WR7.10 Requirements to be granted a South Island Contribution work visa |
WR7.10 Requirements to be granted a South Island Contribution work visa (22/05/2017) |
WR7.15 Duration and conditions of work visas granted under South Island Contribution work instructions |
WR7.20 Visas for partners and dependent children |
WR7.25 Applications for a subsequent South Island Contribution work visa |
WR7.25 Applications for a subsequent South Island Contribution work visa (22/05/2017) |
WR7.30 South Island Contribution work visas for Filipino dairy workers who have provided false documents |
WR7.5 Applying for a South Island Contribution work visa |
WS Specific Purpose or Event Instructions |
WS1 Objective |
WS1 Objective (29/11/2010) |
WS1.5 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event Visa (to 08/05/2017) |
WS2 Requirements for the grant of a Specific Purpose or Event visa |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (06/07/2015) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (07/11/2011) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (11/04/2016) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (22/08/2016) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (24/03/2014) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (29/11/2010) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (30/04/2012) |
WS2 Specific purpose or events (30/07/2012) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event Work visa (08/05/2017) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (15/08/2024) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (15/12/2022) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (19/09/2022) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (21/05/2018) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (23/09/2023) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (24/02/2023) |
WS2.1 Who is eligible for a Specific Purpose or Event work visa (27/08/2023) |
WS2.10 Currency and conditions of specific purpose or event visa |
WS2.10 Currency and conditions of specific purpose or event visa (08/05/2017) |
WS2.5 Definitions |
WS3 Evidence required |
WS3 Evidence required (01/04/2017) |
WS3 Evidence required (08/04/2013) |
WS3 Evidence required (11/04/2016) |
WS3 Evidence required (26/11/2012) |
WS3 Evidence required (29/11/2010) |
WS3 Performing Artists, Entertainers and Entertainment Industry workers |
WS3.1 Evidential and other requirements for entertainers, performing artists and ... (07/02/2011) |
WS3.1 Evidential and other requirements for entertainers, performing artists and ... (to 30/04/2012) |
WS3.1 Evidential and other requirements for entertainers, performing artists and... (29/11/2010) |
WS3.1 Requirements |
WS3.1 Requirements (08/05/2017) |
WS3.10 Obtaining the agreement of the relevant New Zealand performers’ union or professional association |
WS3.15 Entertainment industry accreditation |
WS3.5 Referral to the relevant New Zealand performers’ union or professional association |
WS4 Currency of specific purpose or event visa (11/04/2016) |
WS4 Currency of specific purpose or event visa (26/03/2012) |
WS4 Currency of specific purpose or event visa (29/11/2010) |
WS4 Currency of specific purpose or event visa (to 08/05/2017) |
WS5 Conditions of specific purpose or event work visas (to 08/05/2017) |
WS6 Performing Artists, Entertainers and Entertainment Industry workers (to 08/05/2017) |
WS6.1 Requirements (to 08/05/2017) |
WS6.10 Obtaining the agreement of the relevant New Zealand performers’ union or professional association (to 08/05/2017) |
WS6.15 Entertainment industry accreditation (30/04/2012) |
WS6.15 Entertainment industry accreditation (to 08/05/2017) |
WS6.5 Referral to the relevant New Zealand performers’ union or professional association (to 08/05/2017) |
X |
Xinjiang Autonomous Region (29/11/2010) |
Xinjiang Uygar Autonomous Region (14/05/2012) |
Xinjiang Uygar Autonomous Region (to 10/12/2012) |
Y |
Y1 Objective |
Y2 Arrivals and departures |
Y2.1 Passenger responsibilities on arrival |
Y2.1 Passenger responsibilities on arrival (07/11/2011) |
Y2.1 Passenger responsibilities on arrival (18/04/2014) |
Y2.1 Passenger responsibilities on arrival (29/11/2010) |
Y2.10 Who is exempt from passport requirement |
Y2.15 Who is exempt from need for arrival and departure cards (29/11/2010) |
Y2.15 Who is exempt from presenting a New Zealand Traveller Declaration |
Y2.15 Who is exempt from presenting an arrival card (26/11/2018) |
Y2.20 Advance Passenger Processing |
Y2.20 Advance Passenger Processing (29/11/2010) |
Y2.25 Carrier responsibilities prior to departure |
Y2.25 Carrier responsibilities prior to departure (29/11/2010) |
Y2.30 Carrier responsibilities on departure from New Zealand |
Y2.30 Carrier responsibilities on departure from New Zealand (29/11/2010) |
Y2.35 Requirement to provide further information |
Y2.35 Requirement to provide further information (29/11/2010) |
Y2.40 Memorandum of understanding with airline carriers |
Y2.45 Persons returning to New Zealand through emergency |
Y2.45 Persons returning to New Zealand through emergency (29/11/2010) |
Y2.5 Passenger responsibilities on departure |
Y2.5 Passenger responsibilities on departure (07/11/2011) |
Y2.5 Passenger responsibilities on departure (18/04/2014) |
Y2.5 Passenger responsibilities on departure (29/11/2010) |
Y3 Entry permission |
Y3.1 Categories of people who will normally be refused entry permission (29/11/2010) |
Y3.1 Definition and meaning of entry permission |
Y3.10 Persons who are or are likely to be a threat or risk to security, public order, the public interest or are members of a terrorist entity. (29/11/2010) |
Y3.10 Who must be granted entry permission |
Y3.15 New Zealand citizens |
Y3.15 Persons found in possession of illegal drugs (29/11/2010) |
Y3.20 People with expired resident visa (including expired returning resident’s visas (RRVs) issued under the Immigration Act 1987) |
Y3.20 Persons to whom sections 15 or 16 apply but who are not refused entry (29/11/2010) |
Y3.25 People unable to meet the requirements for a visa or entry permission (29/11/2010) |
Y3.25 Powers of entry and search by immigration officers, members of the Police, and Customs officers |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID:19 (12/07/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (01/12/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (01/12/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (01/12/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (01/12/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (04/09/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (08/11/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (08/12/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (09/10/2020) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (10/03/2022) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (12/03/2022) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (12/04/2022) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (14/06/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (16/01/2022) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (17/12/2020) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (19/03/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (19/04/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (21/01/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (22/08/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (27/08/2021) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (30/06/2020) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: COVID-19 (to 31/07/2022) |
Y3.30 People who may be granted entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) (18/06/2020) |
Y3.35 Revocation of deemed entry permission (09/10/2020) |
Y3.35 Revocation of deemed entry permission (30/06/2020) |
Y3.35 Revocation of deemed entry permission (to 26/07/2024) |
Y3.5 Applying for entry permission |
Y3.5 Applying for entry permission (01/12/2021) |
Y3.5 Applying for entry permission (02/02/2015) |
Y3.5 People convicted of criminal offences, subject to a removal order imposed under the Immigration Act 1987 or deported from any country (29/11/2010) |
Y4 People refused entry permission |
Y4.1 People who must be refused entry permission unless special direction given: excluded persons subject to section 15 or 16 of the Immigration Act 2009 |
Y4.1 Visas granted as a result of administrative error (29/11/2010) |
Y4.10 Restrictions on the grant of a visa or entry permission to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council |
Y4.10 Restrictions on the grant of a visa or entry permission to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (02/02/2015) |
Y4.10 Restrictions on the grant of a visa or entry permission to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (06/07/2015) |
Y4.10 Restrictions on the grant of a visa or entry permission to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (1/12/2021) |
Y4.10 Restrictions on the grant of a visa or entry permission to certain groups as designated by the United Nations Security Council (28/06/2018) |
Y4.15 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: circumstances and compliance concerns |
Y4.15 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: circumstances and compliance concerns (01/12/2021) |
Y4.15 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: circumstances and compliance concerns (02/02/2015) |
Y4.15 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: circumstances and compliance concerns (21/03/2022) |
Y4.20 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: stowaways |
Y4.20 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: stowaways (02/02/2015) |
Y4.25 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: unable to meet relevant immigration instructions |
Y4.25 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: unable to meet relevant immigration instructions (02/02/2015) |
Y4.30 People who must be refused entry permission: holders of transit visas |
Y4.35 People who may be refused entry permission: concealment of relevant information, including changed circumstances |
Y4.40 People who may be refused entry permission: not supplying biometric information |
Y4.40 People who may be refused entry permission: not supplying biometric information (02/02/2015) |
Y4.45 Making a decision to grant entry permission as an exception to instructions (rescinded as of 1/12/2021) |
Y4.5 Entry permission granted in error (29/11/2010) |
Y4.5 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: general character concerns |
Y4.5 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: general character concerns (02/02/2015) |
Y4.5 People who must be refused entry permission unless granted as an exception to instructions: general character concerns (26/11/2018) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: (COVID-19) (30/06/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: (COVID-19) (to 31/07/2022) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: COVID-19 (30/07/2021) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (03/03/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (10/03/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (16/02/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (18/06/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (19/03/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (24/02/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (28/02/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (30/03/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (31/03/2020) |
Y4.50 People who must be refused entry permission: novel coronavirus outbreak 2019-nCoV (02/02/2020) |
Y5 Administrative error |
Y5.1 Definition of 'transit passenger' (29/11/2010) |
Y5.1 Revocation of entry permission for administrative error |
Y5.10 Contact with immigration officers (29/11/2010) |
Y5.10 Effect of refusal to grant entry permission and revocation of entry permission |
Y5.15 Reasons for decisions to be given if visa or entry permission is refused or revoked to certain persons |
Y5.20 Effect of international conventions on refusing entry permission or revoking entry permission on the basis of administrative error |
Y5.25 Refugee status or protection claimants |
Y5.5 Bona fide transit passengers (29/11/2010) |
Y5.5 Making a decision to refuse to grant entry permission or revoke entry permission on the basis of administrative error |
Y6 Visas in error |
Y6.1 Cancellation of visa for administrative error |
Y6.1 Claims for refugee or protection status at port of entry (29/11/2010) |
Y6.10 Referrals from Customs officers: not needed if new visa immediately granted |
Y6.5 Detention of refugee or protection claimants (29/11/2010) |
Y6.5 Making a decision to cancel a visa on the basis of administrative error |
Y7 Transit passengers |
Y7.1 Definition of 'transit passenger' |
Y7.10 Contact with immigration officers |
Y7.5 Bona fide transit passengers |
Y8 Refugee and protection claimants |
Y8.1 Claims for refugee or protection status at port of entry |
Y8.1 Claims for refugee or protection status at port of entry (02/02/2015) |
Y8.5 Decision on restriction on the freedom of movement of refugee or protection claimants |
Y8.5 Detention of refugee or protection claimants (02/02/2015) |
Yunnan Province (14/05/2012) |
Yunnan Province (29/11/2010) |
Yunnan Province / 云南省 (10/12/2012) |
Yunnan Province / 云南省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Z |
Zhejiang Province (14/05/2012) |
Zhejiang Province (29/11/2010) |
Zhejiang Province / 浙江省 (10/12/2012) |
Zhejiang Province / 浙江省 (to 23/09/2013) |
Zimbabwe (25/07/2011) |
Zimbabwe (26/09/2011) |
Zimbabwe (29/11/2010) |
Zimbabwe (to 27/06/2016) |
Zimbabwe exceptions (25/07/2011) |
Zimbabwe exceptions (29/11/2010) |
Zimbabwe Exceptions (to 26/09/2011) |