Planned upgrades for 2026
Find out about upgrades to our online visa application systems in 2026.
Planned upgrade date and time
Between 12:00 and 23:59 Sunday 31 May (NZST)
You will be unable to access these applications:
- Phase 2, 2021 Resident Visas
- 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
- Transit Visa
- Variation of travel conditions on a resident visa
- Most visitor visas
- International student visas
Between 22:00 and 23:59 Sunday 31 May (NZST)
You will be unable to start or continue these application forms:
- Group Visitor Visas
- Work visas
- Partner and child visas
- Straight to Residence Visa
- Work to Residence Visa
- Transport Work to Residence Visa
- Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
- Dependent Child Student Visa