Planned upgrades for 2026
Find out about upgrades to our online visa application systems in 2026.
Planned upgrades time and dates
Between 23:00 Tuesday 31 March and 01:30 Wednesday 1 April (NZDT)
During this time, you cannot start or continue some visa applications and application forms.
- Phase 2, 2021 Resident Visa
- Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) accreditations
- Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) job checks
- Accredited Employer Work Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa
- Second or Subsequent Resident Visa
- Variation of travel conditions on a resident visa
- Transit Visa
- student visas
- Most visitor visas