Planned upgrades for 2026
Find out about upgrades to our online visa application systems in 2026.
Planned upgrade date and time
Between 06:30 and 08:00 Friday, 14 August (NZST)
During this time, you cannot start or continue some visa applications and application forms:
- Group Visitor Visa
- Work visas (excluding AEWV)
- Partner or child of a New Zealander visas
- Straight to Residence Visa
- Work to Residence Visa
- Transport Work to Residence Visa
- Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
Between 04:00 and 11:00 Sunday, 16 August (NZST)
During this time, you cannot start or continue some visa applications and application forms:
- Student visas
- Group Visitor Visa
- Work visas
- Partner or child of New Zealander visas
- Straight to Residence Visa
- Work to Residence Visa
- Transport Work to Residence Visa
- Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
- Visitor Visa
- Accredited Employer Work Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa
- Subsequent Resident Visa
- Variation of Travel Conditions Resident Visa
- Transit Visa
- Variation of Conditions (VOC) - Visitor Visa
- Reconsiderations