Find visitor visas and information about visiting Aotearoa New Zealand on holiday or for business.
Find study visas to study in Aotearoa New Zealand. Education providers can learn about getting approved.
Find information about work visas and working in New Zealand. Employers can learn about hiring people from overseas and getting accredited.
Find visas to live in Aotearoa New Zealand permanently and learn what life here is like.
Learn about Immigration New Zealand, our role, how we work and how to contact us.
Learn about choosing a visa to apply for and how to make your application. Find out about the evidence you might need to provide with your application, how to prevent delays and how to sponsor someone's visa application.
An overview of the steps to choosing a New Zealand visa, preparing an application and visa processing. Use the online tool to compare visa options and requirements to help you decide which visa to apply for.
Being fully prepared and planning ahead will help make sure your application does not need to be sent back to you for more information. Read the detailed information for the visa you want to apply for.
Find out which visas can only be applied for online and which ones must be made on paper.
Find out about the fees, decision times and whether a refund might be available.
You can apply for most visas online. You can upload supporting documents, photographs and also pay for your application online. Learn how to set up a RealMe account so you can apply online securely.
Immigration advice for your visa application must come from a licensed immigration adviser (LIA), or a person who is exempt from being licensed.
Find out about the evidence and documents you might need to send us to support your visa application.
Find out who can sponsor a visa applicant, the sponsorship process and what the responsibilities of a sponsor are.
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